L3 Biology
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Luseane Lousi, Janine Carr.
- Delve into advanced biological concepts with our Level 3 Biology course at Onehunga High School!
- This course offers an in-depth understanding of how plants and animals respond to their external environments, how animals maintain stable internal conditions, and explores the fascinating trends in human evolution.
- Students will also learn to integrate biological knowledge to form informed responses to socio-scientific issues, preparing you to engage with contemporary biological challenges critically and thoughtfully.
- Pre-requisites for this course include 8 credits in Level 2 Biology or approval from the Head of Department.
- Earn approximately 18 credits while expanding your expertise and passion for biology.
- Join us to uncover the intricate mechanisms of life and apply your knowledge to real-world issues!
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.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
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Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment
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Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
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Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
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Biology 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
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.
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