Level 3 Biology
Course Description
This course examines the internal adaptations of organisms and how these help with their survival. It will also explore the origin of species, their evolution, and how they interact with each other and the natural environment. Students will develop their ability to explore how biological ideas are viewed in a social context.
Students will be examined on a mix of internal and external achievement standards giving them a fair opportunity to gain endorsement.
Important - Provisional course enrolment is dependent on meeting course entry requirements, using the results from the completed internals and mock exams. If the provisional enrolment is unsuccessful, the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department using the end of year exams results.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pass all the BIO200 internal assessments and pass at least two of the three BIO200 external exams offered.
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
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Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
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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 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation
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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
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
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Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
Disclaimer
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Meeting any course entry requirements
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.