SBI 3UO COURSE OUTLINE


 
This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes involved in biological systems. Students will study cellular functions, genetic continuity, internal systems and regulation, the diversity of living things, and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation.
Prerequisite: SNC 2D
Text: Biology 11
Addison-Wesley
 
Unit 1: Cellular Function (17 hours)
Students willdemonstrate an understanding of cell structure and function and the processes of metabolism and membrane transport. Investigations will be done to examine the fundamental molecular principles and mechanisms that govern energy-transforming activities in all living matter. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between cell functions and their technological and environmental applications.

Unit 2: Genetic Continuity (17 hours)
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role of meiosis and genes in transmitting hereditary characteristics according to Mendelian inheritance. Laboratory studies of meiosis will be performed and analysis made of the results of genetic research related the laws of hereditary. Students will understand some of the technological advances in the field of genetics and will demonstrate an awareness of some of the corresponding social and political issues.
Unit 3: Internal Systems and Regulation (17 hours)

Students will describe and explain major processes, mechanisms, and systems, including the respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems, by which plants and animals maintain their internal environment. Illustrations and explanations will be done, through laboratory investigations, examining the contribution of various types of systems and processes to internal regulation in plant and animal systems. Students will evaluate the impact of personal lifestyle decisions on the health of humans, and analyze how societal concern for maintaining human health had advanced the development of technologies related to regulation of internal systems.

Unit 4: Diversity of Living Things (17 hours)

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of living organisms through applying the concepts of phylogeny and taxonomy to the kingdoms of life. Techniques of sampling and classification will be used to illustrate the fundamental principles of taxonomy. Students will relate common characteristics and diversity in life to the importance of maintaining biodiversity within natural ecosystems.


Unit 5: Plants: Anatomy, Growth, and Function (17 hours)

Students will describe the major processes and mechanisms by which plants grow and develop, and supply various products, including energy and nutrition, needed by other organisms. Demonstrations will be made to show an understanding, based in part  on their own investigations, of the connections among the factors that affect the growth of plants, the uses of plants, and the ways in which plants adapt to their environment. Students will evaluate how the energy and nutritional needs of a population influence the development and use of plant science and technology.



Unit 6: Making Connections (5 hours)

A summative assessment tasks will be conducted, aimed at assessing the goals of this course.

EVALUATION
Ongoing
 70%
 Summative
 30%
Knowledge
 35%
 Formal
 20%
Inquiry
 21%
 In Class
 10%
Communication
 7%

Making Connections
 7%



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