Central Hawkes Bay College
L3 Biology (L3BIO)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Shepherd.
The course builds on knowledge, skills and attitudes gained in L2 Biology, preparing students for tertiary education and careers requiring a high level of specialist Biological understanding. Topics include Animal and Plant responses, Human Evolution, Homeostatic Control, Biotechnological manipulation research, Practical Biology and Socio-scientific Issues. This course is not suitable for students who are taking Gateway.
Recommended Prior Learning
Automatic entry will be given to students who have gained 16 credits from L2BIO.
This must include at least 2 of AS91156, AS91157, AS91159.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$25 for Write in Workbooks
2 x 1B5 Exercise books
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Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
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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: 22
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.
Pathway Tags
Biologist, Botanist, Zoologist, Nursing, Medicine, Health Science, Environmental Science, Physiotherapist, Forestry, Psychology, Food Technologist, Marine Biologist, Ecologist, Biotechnology, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Anaesthetic Technician, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Zookeeper, Marine Biologist, Arborist, Medical Physicist, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Microbiologist, Beauty Therapist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Biotechnologist, Biosecurity Officer, Phlebotomist, Brewer, Mechanical Engineer, Fishing Skipper, Cardiac Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Midwife, Dental Assistant, Science Technician, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Dental Technician, Community Karitane, Pharmacist, Crop Farmer/Manager, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Medical Radiation Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Dispensing Optician, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Dog Trainer, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Ranger, Food Technologist, Professional Sportsperson, Forest Manager, Forestry Scientist, Pest Control Technician, Landscaper, Gardener, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Veterinarian, Massage Therapist, Ship's Master, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Nursery Grower/Worker, Occupational Therapist, Optometrist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Quarantine Officer, Radiation Oncologist, Speech-Language Therapist, Sterilising Technician, Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator, Pet Groomer, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Support Worker, Ophthalmologist, Viticulturist,
Disclaimer
The Standards offered are correct at time of writing
Course content may change by the start of the year
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