3BIO

3 Biology

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: 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 research innovative methods for pest control, and explore how our bodies maintain a stable environment. We will focus on looking at the evidence for evolution and the connections between different species. A practical project will perfect your scientific investigation skills. We will consider the biological evidence for human evolution followed by the cultural advancements that took us to where we are today. If you want to know more about the history of yourself, and of the animals and plants around you, then this is the course for you.


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • Speciation, mutations, gene flow, natural selection and patterns of evolution

  • Significant events in human evolution

  • How our internal body copes with fluctuations through homeostasis  

  • Practical investigation skills

  • Researching the impact of controversial biology on society.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - learners should have a background knowledge in Biology, especially of genetic ideas. The completion of any Science at Level 2 will prepare them adequately for the practical investigative internal standard. A good level of literacy is required as the content involves considerable reading and longer written answers. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - professions and future studies that Biology can lead to include health sciences, environmental and ecological studies, animal and plant biology, immunology, biochemistry, genetics, veterinary science, and further research. 

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Biology

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

The sciPAD Workbooks are a compulsory requirement for this course and will be charged to learner accounts. This will be approximately $30.

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
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 8
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


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


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
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. 91605 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 14
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

Learners must achieve this assessment in order to count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.