Course Outline

12 University Biology

 Biology, Grade 12, University Preparation (SBI4U)

This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes associated with biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, evolution, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on achievement of the detailed knowledge and skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences, related fields and their personal and social lives.

Prerequisite: Biology, Grade 11, University Preparation

Text: Nelson 12 Biology

Required Materials:

Pen, pencil, ruler, calculator,, binder, paper

 Extra Help:
1. Available at lunch and after-school by appointment.

Communication

 1) Teacher’s e-mail check www.michaelsharris.com  if you are unsure of something about a project etc.

2) Check 12ubio website from above web address for some course notes, links to websites with enrichment and review. (note > under construction)

3) If you cannot make a test date you must tell the teacher in class, email, or call 416 402-8150 in advance to indicate that you will not be present and to set a time as soon as possible to write

4) students and parents can contact me at 416 402-8150 , or harris4324@rogers.com
or 905 722 4324 in an emergency

Homework Hints

 - read over lecture notes that are supplied in advance before coming to class

- begin all projects quickly avoid procrastination

- review lessons at home daily- complete all projects 2 days before due date and then read over to edit final draft
- collect and submit all research materials you collected for projects (Inquiry)
- avoid the temptation to plagiarize from texts or Internet plagiarism = 0
-  always remember
" using, but citing the works of 100 authors is called research, claiming another's  idea as yours is plagiarism"

Evaluation

Learning outcomes will broken into 4 categories a final exam will be set at end of semester

Knowledge - tests/quizzes 30 % of term marks

Inquiry - research notes etc. 10% of term mark

Communication - lab reports, research essays 20%

Making Connections - components of essays, reports, tests 10%

A Final Exam worth 30% of final mark will be set for the end of the semester

 

Below is a sketch the course outline and the evaluation process and the weights given to each evaluation event
 

       

 

               Unit of Study


all marks gathered will be used in the summative evaluation (final marks) unless otherwise stated by your teacher

              Topics/Evaluation

 

 

marks

 

 

 

 

 1

 

Metabolic Processes

Chapters 1,2,3
intro to senior bio, holistic over view concepts, review advanced biological concepts, biochemistry related to biology,

Respiration, Photosynthesis

3 Tests biochem/repiration/photosynthesis

100/50/50

Biochem. Computer Design lab

Biochem. Research Inquiry/ Essay

 

30

10/100

 

 

 2

 

Molecular Genetics

Chapter 4,5,6
DNA , Protein Synthesis, Biotechnology

1 Test

100

Research Essay/Presentation/Webpage

100

 

 3


Evolution

Chapters 11,12,
origins of theory, mechanisms of evolution,
evolutionary theory will appear throughout the course

1 Test

50

 

 4

 

Population Dynamics

Chapters 14,15

Population terminology, dynamics, measurements, ecology: ecoinvaders, symbiosis
Human populations vs natural limits

1 Test

50

Lab/Field Study

50

Research Paper

100

  5

 

Homeostasis

 

Chapters 8,9,10
Review histology/organ systems, osmoregulation, endocrine system, excitable membrane tissue, nervous system, cardiac ECG

 

 

1 Test

100

Experiment Design and Formal Report

100

 

Final exam



 

100

 - finally if you are having difficulty understanding a concept while it is being taught or simply want to ask a question that has popped into your mind then by all means ask  because it helps your teacher teach better, usually adds a little interest to the day to day lessons, and there are probably many others who might be to shy to ask but need clarification on the same points that you are interested in.