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Course Code : SBI 3C1 Teachers : A. Reinders, C. Jackson Phone Extensions
Emails : amy.reinders@ugdsb.on.ca
; christine.jackson@ugdsb.on.ca
Textbook Website:
: Reinders: 533 Jackson: 530
Course Description : This course focuses on the processes involved in biological systems. Students will learn concepts and theories as they conduct investigations in the area 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.
Prerequisite: SNC2D or SNC2P with a minimum grade of 70% is recommended.
Units of Study:
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Cellular Biology
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Microbiology
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Anatomy of Mammals
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Genetics
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Plants in the Natural Environment
Course Evaluation : Students need to complete all assigned class work (Formative) to be prepared to do their best work on the 6-8 “fewer-richer” evaluations (Summative tasks) that will be used to determine the student’s final mark.
Formative Assessment
Informal lab activities
Class discussion of course content
Student self-evaluation of practice problems
Class discussion of daily homework problems
In class question and answer sessions
Term Work
Summative Tasks (70%)
Tests
Laboratory Assignments
Assignments
Quizzes
Plant ISU
Final Summative (30%)
Weighting
20%
20%
15%
10%
5%
Summative Unit Assignments
Final Exam – Written by all students
10%
20%
Students are responsible for providing evidence of learning within established timelines. There will be consequences for cheating and plagiarism . Not completing work and submitting work late will also result in consequences.
*see the school website for the CDDHS assessment policy and science departmental policies at http://www.ugdsb.on.ca/uploadedFiles/cddhs/Science_Department/Science%20Evaluation%20Policy%202012.pdf