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.
Disclaimer: course enrolment is dependent on class size, meeting course entry requirement and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pass all the BIO200 internal assessments and pass at least one of the BIO200 external exams.
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.
Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26
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.
Disclaimer
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.
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.