Year 13 Biology 32
13BIO32 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: C. Wati
Content:
This course ties together the two overall themes of ecology and evolution. It includes the study of the adaptive value of plant and animal behaviours in the natural habitat, which involves a trip to the Auckland Zoo. This is followed by a study of the evolution of plants and animals and human evolution in the context of adaptation to the ecosystem. Other topics include investigating how the body maintains a stable environment and how to respond to socio-scientific issues.
Skills:
• Problem solving skills
• Literacy skills
• General research skills
• Writing skills
• Independent thinking skills
Two internals and 3 externals.
Contributions and Equipment
Specific requirements for this class are:
1E8 Exercise Book (Inv & Research) or 30 page Clearfile
A4 Lined Refill Pad
Calculator
L3 Biology SciPad Workbook - (optional) available from Officemax
Recommended Prior Learning
10 credits NCEA Level 2 Biology
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91602 v2 Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r,3w * |
|
| A.S. 91603 v3 Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment | 3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
5r,5w * |
|
| A.S. 91604 v2 Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r * |
|
| A.S. 91605 v2 Biology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91606 v2 Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
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