St. James Catholic High School
Course Overview
Course Title:
Biology, Grade 11, College Preparation
Course Code:
SBI 3C
Credit Value:
1
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.
How This Course Supports the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations:
The study of science helps students to learn to be reflective, critical, and creative thinkers, as
well as discerning believers who can apply their knowledge in the spirit of social justice to the
world around them. They can make appropriate decisions in light of Gospel values and Church
teachings. The study of science teaches students to be collaborative contributors to an
interdependent team, respecting the rights, responsibilities, and contributions of others. Studying
the applications of science with a goal of getting to college leads students to find meaning,
dignity, fulfillment, and vocation in the work they do. Overall, students become aware of the
spiritual, as well as the physical dimension of the world and of the need to respect the
environment and the sustainability of resources and their wise use in order to fulfil their roles as
stewards of God’s creation. It is the Christian perspective on life and its meaning as revealed in
Jesus Christ which underlies our education approach and which is reflected throughout the
curriculum. Please see the Course Calendar / Agenda Book for a listing of the Ontario Catholic
Graduate Expectations.
Unit Titles:
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Cellular Biology
Microbiology
Genetics
Anatomy of Mammals
Plants in the Natural Environment
Evaluation:
Course Grade Weighting
Term Work…………………. 70%
Culminating Activities…..…. 30%
(final exam – 20%)
Category Weighting
Knowledge and Understanding…………. 35%
Thinking and Inquiry……………………. 35%
Application……………………………… 10%
Communication…………………………. 20%
Missed Evaluations:
Failure to complete assessment and evaluation activities reduces the body of evidence upon
which the teacher can evaluate student achievement of the curriculum expectations and could
jeopardize the granting of a credit for the course.
Missed Tests:
If a test is missed, the absence must be confirmed with the office. Students are expected to
write the test on the day they return unless previous arrangements have been made with the
teacher.
Late Assignments:
Assignments will be accepted up to three days late or until the assignments are returned which ever is
first with a 5% total deduction. Students will have one grace late day per course to be used without
explanation.
Cheating and Plagiarism:
Note: Copying lab reports is a form of plagiarism and both students will be subject to the
penalties outlined in the Student Handbook. Each student is expected to submit his or her
own work. For lab partners, calculations, if done correctly, may be the same. Any written
work such as descriptive observations or answers to questions and conclusions may express
the same information but must be written in their own words. Under no circumstances
should a student give their lab report to another student.
The use of electronic devises during all forms of evaluation including tests is strictly
prohibited. It will be considered cheating if a student is found with a devise.
Consequences for cheating can be found in the Student Agenda.
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