St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel
community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all
journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Course:
Course Code:
Science
Grade 11 College Biology
SBI3C1
Course Description:
This course focuses on the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will learn concepts and theories as they 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.
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.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Throughout Course:
Science Investigation Skills and
Career Exploration
CGE1d -Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts
to promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good
CGE1i -Integrates faith with life
CGE2b -Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively
CGE2c -Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to
others
CGE2d -Writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages
CGE3b -Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common good
CGE3c -Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems
CGE3d -Makes decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral
conscience
CGE3e -Adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various
subject areas and experience
CGE4a -Demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the
dignity and welfare of others
CGE4f -Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time
and resource management skills
CGE5a -Works effectively as an interdependent team member
CGE7d -Promotes the sacredness of life
CGE7i -Respects the environment and uses resources wisely
Unit 1: Cellular Biology
Unit 2: Microbiology
Unit 3: Genetics
Unit 4: Anatomy of Mammals
Unit 5: Plants in the Natural
Environment
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
25 %
35 %
25 %
15 %
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
CPT
Exam
Overall Weighting
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf
70%
15%
15%