Biology (Y13)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Jan Szydlowski.
Students will explore interactions and behaviours of organisms in response to both their external and internal environments. We study the evolutionary mechanisms that contribute to biodiversity and the ways humans use biological knowledge for our benefit. We also examine and evaluate current scientific evidence for our own evolution. Students will learn how to write coherently and accurately about biological ideas and processes. As well as, how to carry out your practical investigation, analyse data and relate ideas to a wide range of biological contexts. This course opens many career opportunities and is at the heart of many health, social, economic and environmental 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 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
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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: 19
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.