03BIO

Level 3 Biology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Singh.


Level 3 Biology continues to build on the ideas learnt in Level 2 Biology. You will increase your knowledge in the areas of Ecology, Genetics, and Evolution (including Human Evolution). Level 3 Biology includes a practical investigation on plant or animal behavior which will further develop your practical skills. Level 3 Biology is an approved subject and an essential step toward studying Biology at the tertiary level.

Course Overview

Term 1
AS91601 : Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance.
AS91602 : Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue.

Term 2
AS91604 : Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment.
AS91606 : Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution

Term 3
AS91607 : Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications .
Optional: AS91603 : Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment

Term 4
Revision for Exams.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Biology 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Basic Stationeries(pen, pencil, eraser and ruler)
Laptop
1B8 Book

Pathway

Selecting Level 3 Biology as your course opens up a multitude of rewarding career pathways in the field of life sciences. With a strong foundation in biology, you can pursue careers in healthcare as a medical professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or medical researcher. Alternatively, you can venture into research and academia, becoming a biologist, geneticist, or environmental scientist, working on groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. Moreover, your knowledge in biology could also lead you to roles in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, contributing to advancements in medicine and technology.

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: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 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
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
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
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
A.S. 91607 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

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.