300BIO

Level 3 Biology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms Masima.

The Level 3 Biology program aims to build your knowledge on the nature of living things and to understand the connection of evolution to life processes and ecology, and the impact that humans have on all forms of life. You will learn to explore the interconnectedness of all living things and the environment, make more informed decision about significant biological issues, and be made aware of ecological issues that are of significance to New Zealand. 

You will develop your ability to analyze information, problem-solve, and apply knowledge to new situations and you will improve your intellectual, creative, and critical thinking. Experimental work and field trips will be infiltrated throughout the course to support understanding of scientific ideas as well as further develop practical skills.

This course offers five  Achievement Standards worth a maximum total of 19 credits. There are three internal standards and two external standards. Students will explore these Achievement Standards and learn the aspects of the following:

  • Practical investigation in a Biological context.
  • How an animal maintains a stable internal environment.
  • Responses of Plants and Animals to their extend environment.
  • Develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue.
  • Trends in Human Evolution.

Course Overview

Semester 1
Two internal standards:
1. AS91601: Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
2. AS91604: Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment

External standard:
1. AS91603: Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their extended environment.

Semester 2
One internal standard:
1. AS91602: Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue.

External standard:
1. AS91606: Demonstrate understanding of Trends in Human Evolution

Recommended Prior Learning

Completion of Level 2 Biology.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91601 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2020-08-31, Week: 2020-08-31

A.S. 91602 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2020-08-31, Week: 2020-08-31

A.S. 91603 v3
NZQA Info
Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r,5w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91604 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2020-08-31, Week: 2020-08-31

A.S. 91606 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 15
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

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