Welcome to Grade 12 Biology
SBI4U
INSTRUCTOR: OFFICE: Room 344, extension 559
PREREQUISITE: Grade 11 Academic Biology (SBI3U) TEXTBOOK: Nelson Biology 12 OR
McGraw-Hill Ryerson 12
GENERAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The goals and aims of this course are concurrent with those set in the Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 and 12, 2008.
The level of study is directed at developing practical and quantitative research tools in the students who may or may not be preparing for post-secondary education at University. With these objectives in mind the course of study and sequential course outline were designed.
TEACHING STRATEGIES: Instructional methods will include library research, interactive simulations, computer simulations, moodles, laboratory activities, multi-media analysis, inductive and deductive learning, group work and student directed study.
EXPECTATIONS:
Students will be expected to:
Interact harmoniously with each other and the environment (respect)
Be punctual, and be prepared
Complete assignments/evaluations on time
Strive to maintain good citizenship
Display a level of maturity that is compatible with the level of the course
EVALUATION:
Units of Study and Corresponding Evaluation Pieces:
Unit |
Evaluation Pieces |
BIOCHEMISTRY |
Two tests, one laboratory report and/or assignment and portfolio work |
METABOLIC PROCESSES |
Two tests, one laboratory report and/or assignment and portfolio work |
MOLECULAR GENETICS |
Two tests, one laboratory report and/or assignment and portfolio work |
HOMEOSTASIS |
Two tests, one laboratory report and/or assignment and portfolio work |
POPULATION DYNAMICS |
Two tests, one laboratory report and/or assignment and portfolio work |
NOTE1. Units sequence is not fixed
2. Number of evaluations may vary due to time restrictions
Mark Breakdown:
70% Course Work Evaluations
Knowledge & Understanding 17.5%
Communication 17.5%
Applications 17.5%
Thinking & Investigation 17.5%
(All four categories will be represented equally throughout the course)
30% Summative Evaluation
Written Exam 20%
Portfolio 10%
Total 100%