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This course will suit learners who have successfully completed Biology Level 2 or achieved above standard in Year 10 Science.
They will extend their knowledge by exploring applications of biology in society and the processes behind scientific discovery.
Learners are assessed on their biological knowledge and skills through a range of tasks culminating in an external examination. The course content and assessment support those considering a tertiary science pathway. Biology Level 3 provides a foundation to prepare learners for a broad range of fields, including all aspects of health, agriculture and marine science.
TCE Points: 15 Credit Points
Learning outcomes
Use practical inquiry to observe, measure and represent the biological world
Use established theory to interpret data, analyse findings and propose further study
Explore biochemical and cellular systems
Develop an understanding of the basis of genetics and gene regulation
Investigate the genetic basis for evolution by natural selection
Understand how organisms respond to challenges such as temperature and disease
Understand how biological knowledge explains observations over small and large scales.