Level 3 Biology - Extension
13BIOE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Dr S. Krechowec.
Entry CriteriaEntry into Level 3 Biology Extension requires successful completion of Level 2 Extension Biology at a typically high standard. As a guideline, the majority of students' achievements in the Level 2 Extension course should be at Excellence level.
Students gaining Excellence across their in-school and NCEA assessments in Level 2 Biology may also be considered for this course.
Consistent effort is an important contributor to success in Level 3 Extension courses, so provisional placement into the course will depend upon achievement throughout the year (not only NCEA results).
With the number of places available in this course being limited, final decisions on placements will be made once NCEA results are available in January.
Level 3 Biology Extension
This course focuses on contemporary biological concepts covering core themes related to the processes and patterns of species evolution, including humans, together with techniques used to manipulate genetic material and their implications. Broader biological themes are studied in relation to the response of plants and animals to changes in their external environment.
This programme also includes dedicated teaching time in order to prepare students the NZ Scholarship Examination in Biology. Regardless of the outcome of the Scholarship examination, the students will participate in an in-depth and high-level enrichment of Biology which will prepare them well for the study of Biological Sciences at university.
It is a requirement for all students in a Level 3 Extension course to sit the Scholarship exam.
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