Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 3 Biology

13BIOL
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr L. Boyd-Bell.

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

 9 Science

9

Open entry.

10 Science

10

Open entry.

Level 1 Science

1

Achieved grades in Year 10 Science or entry may be granted at the discretion of the HOD.

Level 1 Science Extension

1

A Merit or Excellence grade in Year 10 Science; or high Achieved grade at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 2 Biology

2

4 credits from AS90948 or from Biology-based internal assessments.

Level 3 Biology

3

Achievement of at least one Level 2 Biology External Achievement Standards.



This course will allow students to develop their appreciation of both Aotearoa and global Biology relating to the environment and natural history. Students will also be encouraged to make informed decisions on current socio-biological issues. The broad range of biological knowledge and scientific skills gained will support further study or training in all biological, biomedical, veterinary and health sciences.

Students wishing to take Scholarship Biology are advised to take this course.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department. 

Departments:

Science




			
					
					Course Material Costs
										
SciPad External Workbook

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths