Westlake Boys High School Westlake Boys High School

Level 3 Biology - Extension

13BIOE
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr S. Krechowec.

Entry Criteria

Entry into Level 3 Biology - Extension requires successful completion of Level 2 Extension Biology. As a guideline, the majority of students' achievements in the Level 2 Extension course should be at Excellence level.

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.

Learning Areas:

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Disclaimer


Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.