Level 3 Biology UE Approved
BIOUE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs H. Bagga.
Recommended Prior LearningAt least 1 of the external NCEA Level 2 Biology AS passed with Merit or higher, or
2 of the internal NCEA Level 2 standards passed with one at Merit or higher.
This course is varied and engaging, covering key aspects of Biology in preparation for further Biology related vocational pathways including Nursing, Pharmacy, Conservation work, Zoology, Medicine, Marine Science and more.
In this course we will cover the following:
*Pattern seeking investigation in humans. We do this by asking questions like does playing loud music effect someone's concentration.
*How the body maintains a constant temperature even when its very hot or cold outside.
*We explore the way animals and plants respond to both the living and non-living environment.
*The evolutionary processes that lead to new species (both plant and animal) being formed.
*The evolutionary origin of humans based on widely accepted scientific evidence.
This course also involves a day at the Auckland Zoo with hands on workshops covering the Evolution of NZ organisms and the trends in Human Evolution.
This course is designed to offer a pathway to further your understanding of Biological Sciences at University but is also a great stand-alone course for those interested in the study of life.
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