Manurewa High School Manurewa High School

Level 3 Biology

03BIO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Singh.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Biology 


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.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Basic Stationeries(pen, pencil, eraser and ruler)

Laptop

1B8 Book