Ashburton College Ashburton College

NCEA Level 3 Biology

13BIO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: J. Sharpe.

Recommended Prior Learning

At least 14 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.

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 18-19 credits will be selected form the standards listed below.

Faculties:

Science




			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
- 1B5 exercise book or refill paper/ring binder/subject dividers

- scientific calculator

										

								


				






    

        
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.