Biology - NCEA Level 3
Entry Requirements: 14 credits at Level 2 Biology, or at Head of Learning's discretion.
Course Outline:
This course examines the key biological ideas that explain the place of humans in the past (human evolution), present (animal behaviour and plant responses) and future (biotechnology). The course is divided into four sections:
- Responses of plants and animals to their external environment.
- Trends in human evolution.
- Human manipulation of genetic transfer and its biological implications.
- Integration of biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue.
Assessment:
- Internal credits - up to 9
- External credits - up to 13
- Total credits - up to 22
Approved subject for University Entrance: This subject is considered an Approved Subject for University Entrance
Level 1 Literacy: Up to 22 Level 1 Literacy credits are available
University Entrance Literacy: Up to 22 University Entrance Literacy credits
Comments: Scholarship is offered to students who take this course.
Costs: $65.00, Zoo Visit (optional)
Contact: Rosie Gibson
