Level 3 Biology
300BIO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr U. Vea
Lessons will be split between two learning styles: university-style lectures and hands-on activities to broaden the understanding of key concepts.
There is one trip planned for semester one: a visit to the University of Auckland medical school.
Recommended Prior Learning 201BIO
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91601 v2 Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
Y |
| A.S. 91602 v2 Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r,3w * |
|
| A.S. 91604 v2 Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r * |
|
| A.S. 91605 v2 Biology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91606 v2 Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91607 v2 Biology 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r * |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
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