Glendowie College
13 Biology Extension
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs T. Nafissi.
This Biology course is designed for those students with excellent Biology content knowledge and the ability to engage with it critically. The course provides the extended knowledge and skills needed for the Biology Scholarship examinations.
Objectives
The main objectives for this course are the following:
- To prepare students for Biology at a tertiary level by developing key critical thinking skills and building on key biological concepts.
- Through this class, students will gain the skills of abstraction and generalisation, and the ability to integrate, synthesize and apply knowledge. By the end of the school year, students will be equipped with comprehensive content knowledge, effective communication skills, critical evaluation, and flexible thinking in unfamiliar contexts.
The achievement standards for this class are similar to those in Year 13 Biology. Students are also encouraged to participate in the Scholarship Biology examination at the end of the year. Biology Scholarship workshops are also included in the Scholarship program throughout the year.
Content
- Animal and Plant responses to the environment.
- Socio-scientific issues.
- Evolution.
- Human Biological and Cultural Evolution.
- Practical investigation.
Recommended Prior Learning
Teacher recommendation based on a high number of Excellence grades in Level 2 Biology externals and internals and an excellent work ethic and critical thinking.
Select this course to express your interest in 13BIX, your selection will be at the Head of Faculty's discretion.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs:
$37.00 Level 3 Biology SciPAD workbook.
$25.00 Education Perfect subscription (for all 3 Sciences).
Associated Costs:
$30.00 (approx.) Field trip.
$23.00 Scholarship AME workbook.
Pathway
Anesthetist, audiologist, Radiologist (cardiac & diagnostic)
Dietitian
Biochemist- Biomedical engineer- Pharmacist
Pathologist-osteopath-gynecologist-psychiatrist-Physician
Zoologist-Beekeeper- Gardner- Marine biologist-Tertiary Lecturer- Teacher
( Environmental-Agricultural-forensic-Forestry ) Scientists
phlebotomist- Dental assistant- Dentist- Chiropractor
Bio technologist - Brewer - Acupuncturist - Agricultural Technician
Medical Laboratory Scientist- technician
Nurse-Midwife_Paramedic - Psychotherapist - Physiotherapist - Podiatrist
Science technician
Veterinarian- Speech Language Therapist - Radiation Therapist
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.
This subject is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
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Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
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Biology 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment
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Biology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation
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Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Zookeeper, Marine Biologist, Arborist, Medical Physicist, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Microbiologist, Beauty Therapist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Biotechnologist, Biosecurity Officer, Phlebotomist, Brewer, Mechanical Engineer, Fishing Skipper, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Midwife, Dental Assistant, Science Technician, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Dental Technician, Community Karitāne, Pharmacist, Crop Farmer/Manager, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Dispensing Optician, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Dog Trainer, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Ranger, Food Technologist, Professional Sportsperson, Forest Manager, Forestry Scientist, Pest Control Technician, Landscaper, Gardener, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Veterinarian, Massage Therapist, Ship's Master, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Nursery Grower/Worker, Occupational Therapist, Optometrist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Quarantine Officer, Radiation Oncologist, Speech-Language Therapist, Sterilising Technician, Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator, Pet Groomer, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Support Worker, Ophthalmologist, Viticulturist, Epidemiologist,
Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.
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