BIOL 0601
Provincial Biology
3.0 Credits
This document created by: Nick
Version 1.4
(2012-03-30)
History
2008-01-22 -- New CIS for major revision at version 1.0 nk
2009-01-08 -- Update Max. Completion at version 1.1 nk
2010-01-25 -- Update to TRU Calendar at version 1.2 nk
2011-06-13 -- Update CIS at version 1.3 jd
2012-06-30 – Major revision to BIOL0601 1.4 gr
Contact: Tamara the Tiger
Calendar description:
This provincial-level course in human biology is equivalent to Grade 12 biology and one of the
optional science courses that may be used to meet the requirements of the Adult Secondary
Graduation Diploma awarded by the Ministries of Education and Advanced Education. Topics
include cell biology, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, human anatomy and physiology, and
genetics. The course imparts an understanding and appreciation for the way scientific knowledge
is obtained and organized, so that students can apply these methods to everyday life. This course
is concerned primarily with human biology (reproduction, circulation, the heart, immunity, the
nervous system, genetics, etc...), although there are several textbook chapters concerned with biological topics such as diffusion, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, cell division, evolution and
ecology.
Full Description:
This provincial-level course in human biology is equivalent to Grade 12 biology and one of the
optional science courses that may be used to meet the requirements of the Adult Secondary
Graduation Diploma awarded by the Ministries of Education and Advanced Education. Topics
include cell biology, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, human anatomy and physiology, and
genetics. The course imparts an understanding and appreciation for the way scientific knowledge
is obtained and organized, so that students can apply these methods to everyday life. This course
is concerned primarily with human biology (reproduction, circulation, the heart, immunity, the
nervous system, genetics, etc...), although there are several textbook chapters concerned with biological topics such as diffusion, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, cell division, evolution and
ecology.
Delivery Method:
Delivery is self-paced, allowing you the flexibility to proceed through the course according to
your own schedule. The course is available in print or online versions. TRU-OL has no
admission requirements and you can register for this course at any time.
Prerequisites:
SCIE 0101 (previously SCIE 010) or equivalent. BIOL 0501 (previously BISC 023) or equivalent
and English reading skills at a Grade 11 level are also recommended.
Objectives:
Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be able to:
Define fundamental biology concepts and terminology
•
Describe the methodology of a controlled experiment
•
Explain the necessity of performing experiments in order to acquire specific knowledge
•
Apply basic biological concepts to everyday problems.
Course Outline:
Module 1
Chemistry and the Structure of the Cell
Topic 1.1
The Study of Life
Topic 1.2
The Chemistry of Life
Topic 1.3
Biological Molecules
Topic 1.4
Structure and Function of the Cell
Assignment 1
Lab 1A
Doing Science Safely
Lab 1B Acids and Bases in the Home
Lab 1C Tests for Fats and Starch
Lab 1D Using The Microscope
Module 2
Cell Biology - Activities of the Cell
Topic 2.1
Structure and Function of the Cell Membrane
Topic 2.2
Metabolism and Cellular Respiration
Topic 2.3
DNA/RNA Structure and Function
Assignment 2
Lab 2A Investigating Tonicity
Lab 2B Enzymes
Module 3
Genetics
3.1 Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis
3.2 Simple Inheritance
3.3 Chromosomal Basis of Inheritence
Assignment 3
Lab 3A CD Mitosis Slides (all stages), Meiosis (at metaphase 1)
Lab 3B MonohybridCrosses
Lab 3C Dihybrid Crosses
Module 4
Human Physiology and Anatomy 1
4.1 Human Organization
4.2 Circulation
4.3 Blood and Immunity
4.4 Respiration
Assignment 4
Lab 4A Tissues
Lab 4B External Respiration
Module 5
Human Physiology and Anatomy 2
Topic 5.1 Digestion
Topic 5.2 Excretion
Topic 5.3 The Nervous System and The Senses
Topic 5.4 The Endocrine System
Assignment 5
Lab 5A The Digestion of Starch
Lab 5B The Senses
Maximum Completion: 30 weeks maximum completion. Students may choose to complete a
course in less than the allowed maximum time.
Required Text and Materials
Mader, S.S. & Windelspecht, M. (2012). Human Biology (12th Ed.) [Custom Textbook] Boston: McGraw-Hill
Higher Education.
Type: Textbook ISBN: 978-0-07-352546-4
NOTE: To reduce costs, a custom version of this text has been created. The text comes with
a McGraw-Hill “Connect Card” that provides online access to optional ancillary materials
including an etext of the complete textbook. Learners can also use the full version of the
original text.
TRU (2012) TRU Microscope Guide (2nd Ed.). [DVD]
This DVD contains an updated version of the microscope guide as well as short
demonstration videos on the BIOL0601 laboratory exercises.
BIOL 0601 Lab Kit
The Lab Kit contains a pocket microscope, microscope slides, and the scientific materials
such as pH and glucose test strips, and dialysis tubing needed for the laboratory exercises.
[The student is expected to source the necessary common kitchen equipment themselves.]
Additional requirements:
Web Students:
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The Web version of the course may require participation in Web-based discussions.
Students enrolled in Web version will submit their assignments to their tutors as email
attachments.
Tutor: An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Primary communication is by phone if you are taking the print version of the course or by email if you are taking the web version. You will receive a welcome letter or e-mail from the Open Learning Faculty
Member with contact information when you start the course.
Assessment:
A series of six assignments and a final exam are used to formally measure your success in
meeting the course learning objectives. In order to successfully complete this course, the student
must complete ALL of the assignments including the laboratory exercises, achieve at least 50%
on the final mandatory examination and 50% overall.
Assignment 1 (Including Lab 1)
15%
Assignment 2 (Including Lab 2)
15%
Assignment 3 (Including Lab 3)
15%
Assignment 4 (Including Lab 4)
15%
Assignment 5 (Including Lab 5)
15%
Final Exam
25%