BIOLOGY 12
Mr. C. Lesiuk
Ph 250-870 – 5000
Ext: 4992
Website: http://lesiuk-biology.wikispaces.com/
COURSE OUTLINE
Course Description :
Biology 12 is a course that deals with the following areas of biology: Cellular compounds and
processes, and human anatomy and physiology. Students will develop an interest in the human
body as well as gain an understanding and appreciation of the integrated systems of the human
body. To be successful in this course, regular review and study is required.
Course Outcomes:
The learning outcomes of Biology 12 follow a sequence from cell structure and simple
biochemistry through to human organ systems. The learning outcomes are divided into 3
curriculum organizers:
1. Cell Biology (Cell structure, cell compounds, biological molecules and DNA)
2. Cell Processes and Applications (Protein synthesis, transport across cell membranes,
enzymes)
3. Human Biology (Anatomy and Physiology of the digestive system, circulation and
blood, heart structure and function, respiratory systems, nervous systems – neurons,
impulse generation & reflex arcs, divisions of the nervous system and the brain,
urinary system and reproductive system)
Course Syllabus:
Along with this course outline you will receive a copy of the BC Ministry of Education Learning
Outcomes. You will be expected to keep up with reading as we go and I suggest reading ahead
before we review topics in class. Bring your text to each class.
Evaluation :
The following is a break down of how your school mark will be determined. Jupiter Grades will
be used for communicating marks
Term Marks
Tests and Quizzes
80%
Labs and Assignments
20%
Total
100%
Final Mark
Term 1
Term 2
40%
40%
Final Exam
20%
Total
100%
Course Expectations:
1. Homework (to be checked)
- All homework assignments are due at the beginning of class the next day (due date)
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Homework will only be checked for completion to help determine your term's work
ethic mark. Each time homework is checked you will be assessed either G (Good), S
(Satisfactory) or N (Needs Improvement)
The real value in completing your own homework in a meaningful way is to help prepare
you for the challenging tests and quizzes that make up 80% of your mark
2. Lab Work and Assignments
- This course is very demanding, and the pace of instruction is brisk. Some units will have
more "hands on activities" than other units. In class labs and assignments will be taken in
or checked at the end of class.
- If you did not attend class on a day when an assignment was taken in or checked you will
automatically receive a mark of ZERO on that assignment. If your absence was
legitimate, and once a parent/guardian has called into the office to excuse the absence,
the ZERO score will be replaced by an OMIT (ok) mark.
3. Tests and Quizzes
- These quizzes will be designed to evaluate how well you are learning the material we are
covering. Often instead of a homework check (G,S,or N) on a homework assignment,
you will write a small quiz based on the assignment. If you come late to class, you will
need to get the late excused at the office in order to get rid of the ZERO mark on that
quiz.
- Rather than selecting to re-write a given test, all of our tests will be a re-write of our
quizzes and practices quizzes. So be properly prepared for every test and exam.
- If you miss a quiz or test for any reason, it will be entirely your responsibility to be ready
to write a revised test when scheduled with me. Despite writing the test/exam, you will
be issued a mark of zero until your absence checks out as being legitimately excused. IF
YOU SKIP AN EXAM OR CHEAT YOU WILL RECEIVE A MARK OF ZERO FOR
THAT TEST !
Attendance and Lates:
Biology 12 is a difficult course that covers a great deal of information in detail; your attendance is
necessary for success. If you skip a class or neglect an assignment your marks will reflect your
lack of effort.
I encourage you to be proactive if you are absent . . . find out what was covered from either me or
other students in class, have your parent/guardian leave a message on my voice mail requesting a
homework package. Pretending or assuming nothing happened while you were away will
ultimately hurt your mark.
If you are having difficulty with portions of the course, I would suggest more regular review for
starts. If you continue to struggle, I would recommend seeking the aid of a private tutor. This
course is a manageable course for students that are prepared to work at it. For a few others that
do not have the necessary commitment for this course, I would strongly recommend that you
drop Biology 12, and pick up a more suitable course that will better match your effort.
Good luck and enjoy the class!
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Mr. C. LESIUK