LEVEL 3 BIOLOGY – L3BIO

Learning Area: Science

Qualification: NCEA Level 3

Level 3 Biology explores the interactions and behaviours of organisms in response to both their external and internal environments. This involves studying how humans maintain a stable internal environment and developing an informed response to a socio-scientific issue.. There is also a field trip to Orana Park to study the behaviour of animals and look at how plants respond to their environment. Level 3 Biology opens up many career opportunities in Health Science, Sports Science, Veterinary Science, Environmental Science and Sustainability, Nursing and Aged Care or Food Science. It complies with University Entrance subject requirements. 

Course Components:

A.S 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment (3 credits) 

A.S 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue (3 credits)

A.S 3.1 -  Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance (4 credits)

A.S 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the response of plants and animals to their external environment (5 credits)

A.S 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation (4 credits) 

External Credits:                              9

Internal Credits:                               10

UE Literacy:                                     Y (6 reading credits, 9 both)

Entry Recommendations:                At least 12 Level 2 NCEA Biology credits, including 1 External Standard