Year 13 Biology

Welcome to Level 3 Biology. Students’ will be working towards achieving both internal and external NCEA achievements for this course. This programme builds on the knowledge and understanding you developed in Level 2. You will develop an understanding of how biological theories and ideas have evolved over time and as technology has improved. You will learn to communicate using the language of biology when discussing or evaluating biological issues.

 This year you will learn about:

• The relationship between organisms and the environment.
• Exploring the evolutionary processes that have resulted in the diversity of life on Earth and appreciate the place and impact of humans within these processes.
• Integrating biological knowledge to make informed judgments about the social, ethical, and biological implications to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue.
• Carrying out an investigation that includes developing your understanding of the relationship between the investigation and scientific theory.
• The impact of genetic manipulation

High level of achievement in L3 Biology is essential to gain entry to Science and Health Sciences courses at different tertiary institutions in NZ and overseas.