13 Biology (13BIO)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Alice Nash.
13 Biology
This course will start by looking at plants and their interactions with the environment through a practical investigation. You will then learn about gene editing for pest control and how social factors can also affect the outcome. Have you ever wondered how a new species evolves? You will look at this to build up your knowledge before diving into our past and looking at our earliest ancestors to see how we evolved. This course requires 12 Biology and leads on to tertiary science and health pathways.
Course Components
- How speciation complements human evolution and the story of evolution
- Develop research skills with a practical investigation
- Research pest control and gene editing taking into account the effect on society
Course Overview
Term 1
Practical investigation internal and Socio-scientific issue internal
Term 2
Socio-scientific issue internal assessment. Learning for Speciation external exam.
Term 3
Learning about our ancestors' cultural and biological evolution for Human Evolution external.
Term 4
Revision and external exams.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
There is a substantial writing component to this course
Level 2 Biology, 12 credits including 1 external
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Exercise book for notes and folder for handouts
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsExternal - 8 credits
Internal - 7 credits
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
NZQA Info
Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
NZQA Info
Biology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation
NZQA Info
Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15
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.