NCEA Level 3 Biology

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: An optional 3 day trip to NZ Marine Studies Centre in Dunedin.  This trip is a 4 credit extension to the school based Biology course and provides an outstanding opportunity for students to extend their research and practical skills in a tertiary setting.

A course of 18-22 credits will be selected form the standards listed below.