Year 13 Biology (13BIO)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Clearwater.
This course involves a high level of literacy and report writing skills.
Course covers:
- Evolutionary processes (including Human Evolution)
- Organisms and their environment, including plant responses and animal behaviour
- Manipulation of genetic information
- Research a current issue in Biology
Year 13 Biology is a recommended course for students wishing to study a wide range of science-related courses at University level, such as Health Science, Biomedical Science, Veterinary Science, Nursing, and general Science degrees. It is also a great course for people who are interested in the relationships between organisms and the environment, as well as different biology-related issues facing us in the world today.
Pre-requisites
12 credits at Level 2 Biology, at least 8 credits of which must be external and HOD approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$27 for Workbooks (purchased at OfficeMax)
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
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Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
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Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment
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Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
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Biology 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
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.
Disclaimer
Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.