Level 3 Biology
Level 3 Biology
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NUMBER OF CREDITS: 19
Entry Recommendation:
NCEA Level 2 Biology or Level 2 Environmental Biology or Level 2 Chemistry or in consultation with the Head of Faculty.
Course Outline:
Students will carry out an in-depth individual practical investigation and will research current biological issues. Plant growth responses and animal behaviour provide opportunities for experimental work and field trips. Analysis of archaeological data provides the basis for the topic on human evolution. Students will consider the biological, social and ethical implications of gene technology and environmental change.
Skills developed in the course:
Experimental design with data analysis and evaluation
Application of concepts to everyday situations
Understand the relationship between organisms and their environment
Communication of scientific ideas
Ability to evaluate access and select information using a range of sources
Laboratory practical skills
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
AS91604 - Demonstrate an understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment - 3 Credits - Reading and Writing - Applied research - Assessment Period - Term 1, Week 9
AS91601 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context - 4 Credits - Numeracy - Practical - Assessment Period - Term 2, Week 3
AS91607 - Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications - 3 Credits - Reading - Applied Research - Assessment Period - Term 1, Week 5
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
AS91603 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment - 5 Credits - Reading and Writing - Examination - Assessment Period - end of year examination
AS91606 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution - 4 Credits - Reading and Writing - Examination - Assessment Period - end of year examination
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