Central Hawkes Bay College Central Hawkes Bay College

L3 Biology (L3BIO)

L3BIO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Shepherd.

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.



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.


Learning Areas:

Science


Career Pathways

Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, 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, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Midwife, Dental Assistant, Science Technician, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Dental Technician, Community Karitāne, Pharmacist, Crop Farmer/Manager, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Medical Imaging 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


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$25 for Write in Workbooks
2 x 1B5 Exercise books
Calculator


Disclaimer


The Standards offered are correct at time of writing

Course content may change by the start of the year