13 Biology (13BIO)

13 Biology

This course will start by looking at plants and their interactions with the environment through a practical investigation.

You will then choose between learning about gene editing for pest control or the de-extinction of a species 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.

There is a trip to zoo school run at Orana park to compliment the two externals. 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 or de-extinction and gene editing taking into account the effect on society