13BIO

Biology L3

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: J. Kurian.

Note: Final course content is subject to the discretion of the Teacher in Charge of Biology. AS91604 is an optional internal. Most students sit at least two externals.

 

Course Highlights: The Year 13 Biology course serves as a good general grounding in the Biological Sciences including preparation for further study at a tertiary level. For students not intending to further their Biology studies past this level, the course will help them make informed decisions around contemporary Biological issues. 

 

Vocational Pathway: This course can lead to careers in: Manufacturing and Technology, Primary Industries, Social and Community Services. 

 

This course can lead to: Continuing with tertiary studies in the Biological Sciences in preparation for a wide range of career options.

 

For more information, please see Head of Science, Mr Kurian.


Recommended Prior Learning

Pre-Requisites: Completion of Biology Level 2 recommended with passes in at least two of the external examinations at this level, or in consultation with the TIC of Biology.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Course Costs: Course manual $25 approx. Material costs $10 and field trip costs may also apply.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91602 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91604 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91605 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91606 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91607 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 17
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 17

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.