NAME
PERIOD
DATE
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
SBI3U (BIOLOGY, GRADE 11, UNIVERSITY / IB)
COURSE OUTLINE
INSTRUCTOR
Ms. S. Attridge
905-522-1387 Ext. 614
sattridg@hwdsb.on.ca
http://sattridgescience.weebly.com
CURRICULUM MODEL (TEACHING HOURS)
SL (2 semesters)
(150 hours)
Theory
110
Core
95
Option (see below)
Practical Scheme of Work
Practical Activties
Individual Investigation – IA
Group 4 Project (G4P)
15
40
20
10
10
TOPICS OF STUDY (SYLLABUS OVERVIEW)
SL
Core
1. Cell biology
2. Molecular biology
3. Genetics
4. Ecology
5. Evolution and biodiversity
6. Human physiology
Option (select one from A-D)
A. Neurobiology and behaviour
B. Biotechnology and bioinformatics
C. Ecology and conservation*
D. Human physiology
Code Name: ______________________
HL (3 semesters)
Theory
Core
Additional Higher Level (AHL)
Option (see below)
Practical Scheme of Work
Practical Activities
Individual Investigation – IA
Group 4 Project (G4P)
(240 hours)
180
95
60
25
60
40
10
10
HL
All core topics and the following AHL material
7. Nucleic acids
8. Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis
9. Plant biology
10. Genetics and evolution
11. Animal physiology
*option done at Westdale with S. Attridge
RESOURCES
1. TEXTOOK (provided, on loan with a replacement cost of $90 CDN)
Biology for the IB Diploma Second Edition by B. Walpole, A. Merson-Davies, and L. Dann, c2014,
Cambridge University Press
2. COURSE COMPANION (provided, on loan with a replacement cost of $90 CDN)
Biology Course Companion Second Edition by A. Allott and D. Mindorff, c2010, Oxford University Press
3. STUDENT WORKBOOK (provided, yours to keep)
IB Biology Second Edition by R. Allen, c 2014, BIOZONE International Ltd.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
This course requires that all students use a computer to conduct research and to produce various documents
outside of class time. Therefore, all students must have access to a computer and the internet. Since the school
library/computer labs and the public libraries all have MS Office and internet access, students without home
computers and/or internet access are expected to make time to frequent these computers. Students are
encouraged to bring their own laptop to class if they wish.
REQUIRED MATERIALS DAILY
 notebook
 blue or black pen
 mechanical pencil and vinyl eraser
 ruler with metric divisions
 pencil crayons
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scientific calculator (no smart phones)
BIOZONE Workbook
Course Companion (or digital copy)
Textbook (or digital copy)
Your notebook should be a 2” binder with lined paper and 7 dividers labeled as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Notes – Understandings, Applications, Skills, and NOS (may be removed and filed as course progresses)
Course and Syllabus Outline
4/PSOW
Definitions
Command Terms
Prefix/Suffix List
DBQs – Helpful Tips and Extreme Types of Graphs
IB EVALUATION
The IB programme has two components of evaluation—an external (EA) and an internal (IA) assessment. The EA
(worth 80% of your final mark) consists of three examination papers, written over a two-day period on dates
(determined by the IBO) in May of your grade 12 year. These papers are sent to the IBO for assessment and are
NOT evaluated by the course teacher. The IA (worth 20% of your final grade) consists of one, individual, scientific
investigation. The individual investigation must cover a topic that is commensurate with the level of the course of
study. Student work for the IA is assessed by the teacher and randomly monitored, for consistency, by the IBO.
Performance is judged against five assessment criteria, with a maximum score of 24 marks.
SL
External Assessment (EA) – 80%
Paper 1 – all multiple choice questions, no calculator
Paper 2 – DBQ, short-answer and extended response questions
Paper 3 – short-answer and extended response questions
Internal Assessment (IA) – 20%
Individual Scientific Investigation
HL
45 min
75 min
60 min
20%
40%
20%
60 min
135 min
75 min
20%
36%
24%
DETERMINATION OF OSSD GRADE
50%
Tests and Quizzes (in preparation for the EA)
20%
Class work (labs, projects, assignments)
30%
Final Exam (2.5 hours during exam period)
IB marks are determined on a 7-point scale, and then converted into an Ontario transcript mark for Ontario
university purposes. This conversion occurs in Grade 12 when predicted grades are determined in April. The Table
of Equivalence (ToE) for Ontario is as follows:
IB SCALE
OSSD %
7
97-100
6
93-96
5
84-92
4
72-83
3
61-71
2
50-60
1
Failing Grade
Teachers will take various considerations into account before making a decision about the grade to enter on the
report card. Determining a report card grade will involve a teacher’s professional judgment and interpretation of the
evidence of learning, and should reflect the student’s most consistent level of achievement, with special
consideration given to the most recent evidence, gathered at or near the end of the strands/units throughout the
course. Evidence will be gathered from a variety of sources, including observations, conversations, and products.
DEMONSTRATED LEARNING SKILLS
 learning skills demonstrated by the student will be evaluated in six categories: Responsibility, Organization,
Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative, and Self-Regulation
 learning skills will be evaluated using a four-point scale: E—Excellent, G—Good, S—Satisfactory, N—Needs
Improvement
EVIDENCE OF ACHIEVEMENT/LEARNING
 all demonstrations of evidence of achievement/learning (tests, quizzes, projects, presentations, assignments,
etc.) are to be completed independently, within the established timelines
 an absence on a day which students are to demonstrate evidence of learning must be accounted for by a
parent/guardian
 students are responsible for working collaboratively with their teacher to make alternative arrangements
regarding late, incomplete, and/or missing evidence of learning, including, but not limited to:
 completing/submitting evidence outside of class time
 completing/submitting evidence before the scheduled date (in cases of known conflicts/absences)
 implementing strategies such as a “Missed Evaluation” form or mark deduction
 in instances when demonstrations of evidence of learning cannot be accepted (e.g. after evaluated work has
been returned to the rest of the class, at the end of the reporting period) students are responsible for working
collaboratively with their teacher to make alternative arrangements
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
 students are responsible for ensuring that the evidence of learning they provide is their own work, and not the
result of cheating and/or plagiarism
 when evidence of learning involves academic dishonesty, the evidence provided is not considered and the
expectations are identified as missing or not yet achieved
 initial instances of academic dishonestly will be reported to parents/guardians and administration; subsequent
incidents are reported to administration and treated as behavioral infractions of the code of conduct, and a mark
of zero can be assigned
ATTENDANCE AND LATES
 regular attendance on the part of a student is vital to the process of learning
 inform the teacher well in advance of an anticipated or planned absence
 an extended absence must be approved by a Vice-Principal
 poor attendance and/or excessive lates will be dealt with according to school policies and procedures
MARK UPDATES AND EXTRA HELP
 online at http://sattridgescience.weebly.com (see Code Name on first page)
 in person during class time, at lunch, or after school; please check for availability first, when possible
ROOM DEPARTURES
 first ask the teacher; if permission is granted, sign yourself OUT and IN near the back door
 do not ask to leave at inappropriate times, or during the first or last 15 minutes of class
CLASSROOM COURTESY
 please behave and act like responsible, young, adults
 respect classmates and the teacher by not talking during lessons, and remaining seated until the bell rings
RESTRICTED ITEMS
 backpacks/bags, coats, food, and beverages
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES (PEDs) SCHOOL POLICY
 during class time, all PEDs must be in silent mode
 inappropriate use of PEDs is not acceptable behaviour
 PEDs which are a distraction to student learning will be locked in the Main Office vault after one warning, as per
school policy
 the HWDSB does not accept responsibility for lost or stolen PEDs; students bring the devices to school at their
own risk
 PEDs are NOT to be used during a lockdown
Please remember this information, and review it with your parents/guardians.
Have a great semester!