Kelston Boys’ High School Kelston Boys’ High School

Level 3 Biology

13BIO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Member.

Entry Requirements

If you have not taken Biology before, please see the teacher in charge before selecting this option.

BIOLOGY – YEAR 13
NCEA LEVEL 3
CODE: 13BIO


Course outline: To integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue of the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport. We look at the survival responses of plants and animals to their external environment. A genetic issue we will cover is selective breeding v transgenesis and the ethics behind these techniques. This course can be used as one of the three sciences where 18 credits are required for entry for the  Health Sciences course at the University of Auckland.

Field Trip: Zoo Trip (for the External AS91603 Biology 3.3)

Planned Total Credits Offered: 15 (or 18 credits for the Health Science Academy students)

For further information see: Mr S. Member



			
					
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Optional workbook

										

								


				






    

        
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