3 Biology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Green.
Where did we come from and where are we going? These are the questions we will answer in this course. We will start by looking at the biological evidence for human evolution followed by the cultural advancements that took us to where we are today. We will then look at biotechnology and where that may take us in the future. If you want to know more about the history of yourself then this is the course for you.
External standards: We will be investigating processes that lead to speciation, through mutations, geneflow, natural selection, patterns of evolution and the evidence for this. Next we will move into Human evolution and the significant events that lead us to who we are today both biologically and culturally.
Internal standards: We will be taking a look into how our internal body copes with fluctuations through homeostasis. Putting our practical skills to the test with either an investigation into how external factors affect daphnia or plant growth. Along with the impact of controversial biology both socially and from a scientific point of view.
Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery
- sciPAD Internal Biology Workbook Level 3 Year 13 9780992250690
- sciPAD External Biology Workbook Level 3 Year 13 9780992260491
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: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Learners must achieve this assessment in order t count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.