Year 13 Biology (BIO)
13BIO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge:
Recommended Prior LearningWHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Level 2 Biology with consistent Achievement
Level 2 English with at least 1 Merit
Year 13 Biology
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Living World:
- Animal behaviour and plant responses to their environment
- Homeostasis in animals
- Evolution and speciation
- Human Evolution
- Human manipulations of genetic transfer and biotechnology
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
5 Level 3 Achievement Standards 19 – 20 credits
2 Internally assessed Achievement Standards (6 - 7 credits)
3 Externally assessed Achievement Standards (13 credits)
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Ms Harding and Mrs McKenzie
Learning Areas:
Assessment Information
91607 or 91602
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Workbooks will be provided as a textbook, but must be returned in excellent condition at the end of the year. Students may opt to purchase a copy if they wish to write in it. The cost is approximately $40 for the course workbooks.
Travel and/or admission costs for access to possible trip(s) to EIT is compulsory in addition to The National Aquarium. A contribution of approximately $25 per student is sought. This would cover all planned trips.