NCEA Level 3 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: S. Amos.
Content/Skills:
- Understanding of diversity, structure, function and interrelationships of living organisms, and their interactions with the abiotic environment;
- Understanding of genetics, evolution and human evolution;
- Understanding of interactions between humans and their environment, and how these are influenced by developments in biological knowledge and technology; and
- Scientific investigative skills and attitudes.
This course is a University Entrance approved subject.
Field trips: Orana Park
A course of 18-22 credits will be selected form the standards listed below.
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 12 Credits from Level 2 Biology or consultation with Head of Science Faculty. Students not gaining Merit grades or better in Level 2 are likely to struggle with the Level 3 course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
- 1B5 exercise book or refill paper/ring binder/subject dividers
- scientific calculator
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26
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.
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Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.