Level 3 Biology

Year 13 Biology continues to develop independent research and investigation skills.  There are no course prerequisites, however, this is a language dense topic and the ability to write reports is an advantage.  During the year students research a socio-scientific issue (an social issue that has a scientific origin, eg: the diabetes epidemic), begin to understand concepts relative to biotechnology (including a possible field-trip), gain greater depth of knowledge of how genes and variation impact evolution, and learn how our body maintains homeostasis.  

The study of Biology seeks to explain the nature of living things and their interrelationships, how evolution links life processes and ecology, and the impact that humans have on all forms of life. I In this course you will learn about how plants and animals respond to the living and non-living environment around them, the evolutionary processes leading to the formation of new species, and human biological and cultural evolution. As well you will learn about new advances in biotechnology, and carry out research into a socio-scientific issue. This course is an approved UE course.