ST. THOMAS AQUINAS SECONDARY SCHOOL
25 Corporation Drive
Brampton ON, L6S 6A2
Phone: 905.791.1195
COURSE OUTLINE
Department Name:
Science
Course Name:
Course Code:
Grade 11 University Biology
SBI3U1
Course Description:
Strands/ Units:
Catholic Graduate
Expectations:
This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that
occur in biological systems. Students 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. The course focuses on the
theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students
refine skills related to scientific investigation.
 Diversity of Living Things
 Evolution
 Genetic Processes
 Animals: Structure and Function
 Plants: Anatomy, Growth and Function
This course helps students to meet the Ontario Catholic School
Graduate Expectations by examining, evaluating and applying
knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical,
socio-economic and ecological) for the development of a just and
compassionate society.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
25%
35%
25%
15%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Culminating Performance Task
Exam
Grade
Distribution
70%
5%
25%