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Course Code: SBI 4U Biology Grade 12 University Preparation
www.ugdsb.on.ca/cddhs
Teacher: MISS. J. PERRYMAN
Phone Extension: 564
Email: jennifer.perryman@ugdsb.on.ca Course Website:
http://www.ugdsb.on.ca/cddhs/article.aspx?id=21002
Course Description:
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems.
Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics,
homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills
needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.
Prerequisite: Biology, Grade 11, University Preparation
(http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/2009science11_12.pdf)
Big Ideas (overall learning outcomes for the course):
 Biochemistry
·Homeostasis
 Metabolic Processes
·Population Dynamics
 Molecular Genetics
(more detailed descriptions for each on page 2)
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.
Term Work
Summative Tasks (70%)
Assignments
Weighting
15%
Labs
15%
Quizzes
10%
Student self-evaluation of
practice problems
Tests
20%
Daily homework questions
ISU
10%
Formative
Informal lab activities
Class discussions of course
content
In-class question and
answer sessions
Final Summative (30%)
Final Exam
*see the school website for the CDDHS assessment policy
30%