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Course Outline:  Science, Grade 12 University Biology SBI4U

Semester:    2 Block: B/E Room:  B406
Teacher:  Mrs. Quinney           Teacher email: laura_quinney@wrdsb.ca            Teacher website:

Calendar — see google classroom

Course Description

This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes associated with biological systems.  Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and refined skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences at the university level.  Grade 11 University Biology is a prerequisite for this course; Grade 11 University Chemistry is strongly recommended, as knowledge and understanding of chemistry is needed for much of the course content.

Essential Learnings

Summative Assessments

*Missing evidence of learning may result in loss of credit*
Term (70%) Final (30%)

1. Demonstrate scientific investigation in the four areas of skills (initiating and planning, performing and recording, analysing and interpreting, and communicating) by investigating:

•  the chemical structures, functions, and chemical properties of biological molecules involved in some common cellular processes and biochemical reactions

•  the structures of cell components and their roles in processes that occur within the cell

•  products of metabolic processes such as cellular respiration and photosynthesis

•  the feedback mechanisms that maintain homeostasis in living organisms

•  the characteristics of population growth, and using models to calculate the growth of populations within an ecosystem

 •major lab report(s) Final exam

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the following concepts related to:

•   the structures and functions of biological molecules, and the biochemical reactions required to maintain normal cellular function

•  the chemical changes and energy conversions that occur in metabolic processes

•  molecular genetics, and how genetic modification is applied in industry and agriculture

•  the anatomy and physiology of human body systems, and explain the mechanisms that enable the body to maintain homeostasis

•  population growth, and explain the factors that affect the growth of various populations of species

•unit tests

•formative

quizzes

3. Analysis of:

•  technological applications of enzymes in some industrial processes, and evaluate    technological advances in the field of cellular biology

•  the role of metabolic processes in the functioning of biotic and abiotic systems, and evaluate the importance of an understanding of these processes and related technologies to personal choices made in everyday life

•  some of the social, ethical, and legal issues associated with genetic research and biotechnology

•  the relationships between population growth, personal consumption,  technological development, and our ecological footprint

Examples:Research, activities, group tasks, conversations

4. Assessment and evaluation of:

•  the impact on the human body of selected chemical substances and of environmental factors related to human activity

•  the effectiveness of some Canadian initiatives intended to assist expanding populations

Course Evaluation

  • Throughout the course, teachers will gather evidence of student learning through observations, conversations, and student-produced work.  
  • Seventy percent (70%) of the final mark will come from term work, and thirty percent (30%) will come from final evaluations.  Report card grades will reflect the student’s most consistent level of achievement, with consideration given to more recent evidence.

Learning Skills

The Learning Skills and Work Habits section of the provincial report card is an integral part of a student’s learning.  Students will be assessed in the following areas:

  • Responsibility
  • Independent Work
  • Organization
  • Initiative
  • Collaboration
  • Self-Regulation

The following scoring system is used for Learning Skills:    E=Excellent; G=Good; S=Satisfactory; N=Needs Improvement

Course Materials

In order to be successful it is important to be organized and prepared for each class. You will be expected to have the following items with you in class each day:

  • Pens, pencils, ruler and calculator
  • Binder with plenty of lined paper
  • earbuds/headphones for use with the chromebooks
  • Biology 12 textbook

All labs and assignments will be completed online. Many resources will also be online through google classroom. Having a personal device in class that can access the internet will be beneficial, but not necessary.  

Absences

Absences must be validated and missed work completed outside of class time. If you miss a unit test or major lab for a valid reason, be prepared to complete it on the day you return. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed and catch up after being absent. If you know ahead of time about an absence make arrangements beforehand!

Extra help is available– your teachers are pleased to assist you! The Science Office is Room F434; please make arrangements with your subject teacher or visit the peer tutoring in room A202 if extra help is needed.

For more information about the content of this course outline, please consult:

  • WRDSB’s Administrative Procedure 1660 (Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting)
  • The appropriate CHCI teacher or administrator.

Please share the information with your parents.