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Course name: Biology Course code: (SBI3U)

Grade: 11
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: SNC2D
Course description: This course furthers your understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. You will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. This course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and will help you refine your skills related to scientific investigation.
Grade: 11
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: SNC2D
Course description: This course furthers your understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. You will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. This course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and will help you refine your skills related to scientific investigation.

Course Lessons

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39 Lessons

14 Lessons

1.1   Asking Big Questions

1.2   Laboratory safety and WHMIS

1.3   Biological Drawings and Microscope Skills

1.4   Research Skills

1.5   Setting up a Notebook

1.6   Introducing the Culminating Task – e-book

1.7   Taxonomy and Classification

1.8   Biodiversity

1.9   Bacteria and Viruses

1.10   Self-Check and Reflection as you Learn - Biodiversity and Micro-organisms

1.11   Plants, Fungi, and Protists

1.12   The Animal Kingdom

1.13   Assessment for Grading - Biodiversity

1.14   Assessment for Feedback - Culminating Task & Self-reflection

7 Lessons

2.1   Plant Anatomy and Function

2.2   Plant Growth and Development

2.3   Self-Assessment & Reflection as you Learn - Plant Anatomy, Function and Growth

2.4   Reproductive Mechanisms of Plants

2.5   Why Plants are Important

2.6   Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Plants

2.7   Assessment for Feedback – Culminating Task and Self-Reflection

6 Lessons

3.1   Digestive System

3.2   Respiratory System

3.3   Circulatory System

3.4   Disorders of Internal Systems

3.5   Self-Check and Reflection : Animal Structure and Function

3.6   Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Case Studies

12 Lessons

4.1   Origins of Evolutionary Theory

4.2   Natural Selection and Evidence for Evolution

4.3   Evolutionary Mechanisms

4.4   Speciation

4.5   Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Evolution

4.6   Assessment for Feedback - eBook

4.7   Cell Division

4.8   Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance

4.9   Assessment for Feedback - Opinion Piece

4.10   Chromosomes and Chromosomal Disorders

4.11   Biotechnology

4.12   Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Genetics and Culminating Task