Subject
Subject: Science
Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
SNC2D
Course description:
Further understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Conduct investigations in biodiversity, evolution, genetic processes, the structure and function of animals and plants. Preview Course
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Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
SNC2D
Course description: Further understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Conduct investigations in biodiversity, evolution, genetic processes, the structure and function of animals and plants. Preview Course
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Course Overview
This course furthers your understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. You will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. This course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and will help you refine your skills related to scientific investigation.
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Course Syllabus
1.1
Asking Big Questions
1.1
Asking Big Questions
1.2
Laboratory safety and WHMIS
1.2
Laboratory safety and WHMIS
1.3
Biological Drawings and Microscope Skills
1.3
Biological Drawings and Microscope Skills
1.4
Research Skills
1.4
Research Skills
1.5
Setting up a Notebook
1.5
Setting up a Notebook
1.6
Introducing the Culminating Task – e-book
1.6
Introducing the Culminating Task – e-book
1.7
Taxonomy and Classification
1.7
Taxonomy and Classification
1.8
Biodiversity
1.8
Biodiversity
1.9
Bacteria and Viruses
1.9
Bacteria and Viruses
1.10
Self-Check and Reflection as you Learn - Biodiversity and Micro-organisms
1.10
Self-Check and Reflection as you Learn - Biodiversity and Micro-organisms
1.11
Plants, Fungi, and Protists
1.11
Plants, Fungi, and Protists
1.12
The Animal Kingdom
1.12
The Animal Kingdom
1.13
Assessment for Grading - Biodiversity
1.13
Assessment for Grading - Biodiversity
1.14
Assessment for Feedback - Culminating Task & Self-reflection
1.14
Assessment for Feedback - Culminating Task & Self-reflection
2.1
Plant Anatomy and Function
2.1
Plant Anatomy and Function
2.2
Plant Growth and Development
2.2
Plant Growth and Development
2.3
Self-Assessment & Reflection as you Learn - Plant Anatomy, Function and Growth
2.3
Self-Assessment & Reflection as you Learn - Plant Anatomy, Function and Growth
2.4
Reproductive Mechanisms of Plants
2.4
Reproductive Mechanisms of Plants
2.5
Why Plants are Important
2.5
Why Plants are Important
2.6
Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Plants
2.6
Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Plants
2.7
Assessment for Feedback – Culminating Task and Self-Reflection
2.7
Assessment for Feedback – Culminating Task and Self-Reflection
3.1
Digestive System
3.1
Digestive System
3.2
Respiratory System
3.2
Respiratory System
3.3
Circulatory System
3.3
Circulatory System
3.4
Disorders of Internal Systems
3.4
Disorders of Internal Systems
3.5
Self-Check and Reflection : Animal Structure and Function
3.5
Self-Check and Reflection : Animal Structure and Function
3.6
Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Case Studies
3.6
Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Case Studies
4.1
Origins of Evolutionary Theory
4.1
Origins of Evolutionary Theory
4.2
Natural Selection and Evidence for Evolution
4.2
Natural Selection and Evidence for Evolution
4.3
Evolutionary Mechanisms
4.3
Evolutionary Mechanisms
4.4
Speciation
4.4
Speciation
4.5
Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Evolution
4.5
Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Evolution
4.6
Assessment for Feedback - eBook
4.6
Assessment for Feedback - eBook
4.7
Cell Division
4.7
Cell Division
4.8
Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance
4.8
Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance
4.9
Assessment for Feedback - Opinion Piece
4.9
Assessment for Feedback - Opinion Piece
4.10
Chromosomes and Chromosomal Disorders
4.10
Chromosomes and Chromosomal Disorders
4.11
Biotechnology
4.11
Biotechnology
4.12
Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Genetics and Culminating Task
4.12
Assessment for Feedback and Grade - Genetics and Culminating Task