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Year 13 Biology (13BIO)

13BIO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Clearwater.

Pre-requisites

12 credits at Level 2 Biology, at least 8 credits of which must be external and HOD approval.


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.


Learning Areas:

Sciences




			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										

$27 for Workbooks (purchased at OfficeMax)


Disclaimer

Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.