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Course name: Biology Course code: (SBI3C)

Grade: 11
Type: College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: SNC2D or SNC2P
Course description: This course focuses on the processes that occur in biological systems. You will learn concepts and theories as you conduct investigations in the areas of cellular biology, microbiology, genetics, the anatomy of mammals, and the structure of plants and their role in the natural environment. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of concepts, and on the skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.
Grade: 11
Type: College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: SNC2D or SNC2P
Course description: This course focuses on the processes that occur in biological systems. You will learn concepts and theories as you conduct investigations in the areas of cellular biology, microbiology, genetics, the anatomy of mammals, and the structure of plants and their role in the natural environment. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of concepts, and on the skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.

Course Lessons

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39 Lessons

10 Lessons

1.0   Introduction to Biology

1.1   Cell function and microscopy

1.2   Chemistry for biologists

1.3   Important biological compounds

1.4   Nucleic acids

1.5   Biology and the characteristics of life

1.6   Transport in cells

1.7   Cells at work

1.8   Assessment for Feedback and Grade

1.9   Assessment for Feedback: Research in Canada Part A

8 Lessons

2.1   Intro to microbiology

2.2   Helpful and harmful bacteria

2.3   Viruses

2.4   Microorganisms and Biotechnology

2.5   Peer-Assessment and Reflection

2.6   Protists and fungi

2.7   Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Microbiology

2.8   Assessment for Feedback: Research in Canada Part B

7 Lessons

3.1   Cell division

3.2   Heredity

3.3   Genetic technologies

3.4   Genetically modified organisms

3.5   Self-Check and Reflection

3.6   Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Genetics

3.7   Assessment for Feedback: Research in Canada Part C

7 Lessons

4.1   Digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems

4.2   Self-Check and Reflection

4.3   Interaction of mammalian systems

4.4   Lifestyle choices

4.5   Vaccines, technology, and public health threats

4.6   Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Anatomy of Mammals

4.7   Assessment for Feedback: Research in Canada Part D

7 Lessons

5.1   Plant anatomy, structure, and function

5.2   Plant reproduction

5.3   Self-Check and Reflection

5.4   Plants and their environment

5.5   Plants and their roles in aquatic ecosystems

5.6   Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Plant Structure, Function and Anatomy

5.7   Assessment for Feedback Research in Canada Part E