Subject
Subject: Science
Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
SBI3U
Course description:
Discover biological systems and biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. This course supports further study in life sciences and related fields. Preview Course
Interested in taking this course?
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Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
SBI3U
Course description: Discover biological systems and biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. This course supports further study in life sciences and related fields. 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 provides you with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. You will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.
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Course Syllabus
1.1
Exploring human populations
1.1
Exploring human populations
1.2
Understanding characteristics of populations
1.2
Understanding characteristics of populations
1.3
Investigating population growth
1.3
Investigating population growth
1.4
Analyzing interactions among species
1.4
Analyzing interactions among species
1.5
Assessment for grading
1.5
Assessment for grading
1.6
Assessment for Feedback
1.6
Assessment for Feedback
2.1
Introducing chemistry for biologists
2.1
Introducing chemistry for biologists
2.2
Understanding macromolecules
2.2
Understanding macromolecules
2.3
Self-assessment
2.3
Self-assessment
2.4
Exploring enzymes
2.4
Exploring enzymes
2.5
Investigating cell transport
2.5
Investigating cell transport
2.6
Mid-Term Exam SBI4U
2.6
Mid-Term Exam SBI4U
2.7
Assessment for Grading
2.7
Assessment for Grading
3.1
Exploring energy for living organisms
3.1
Exploring energy for living organisms
3.2
Investigating cellular respiration
3.2
Investigating cellular respiration
3.3
Understanding photosynthesis
3.3
Understanding photosynthesis
3.4
Interconnectedness of living things
3.4
Interconnectedness of living things
3.5
Assessment for grading
3.5
Assessment for grading
3.6
Assessment for grading
3.6
Assessment for grading
3.7
Assessment for feedback – Final project Part B
3.7
Assessment for feedback – Final project Part B
4.1
Understanding DNA
4.1
Understanding DNA
4.2
Investigating DNA replication
4.2
Investigating DNA replication
4.3
Exploring protein synthesis
4.3
Exploring protein synthesis
4.4
Investigating biotechnology and bioethics
4.4
Investigating biotechnology and bioethics
4.5
Assessment for feedback
4.5
Assessment for feedback
5.1
Introducing homeostasis
5.1
Introducing homeostasis
5.2
Understanding the urinary system
5.2
Understanding the urinary system
5.3
Discovering the endocrine system
5.3
Discovering the endocrine system
5.4
Exploring the nervous system
5.4
Exploring the nervous system
5.5
Assessment for grading
5.5
Assessment for grading
5.6
Journal Study – Assessment for Grading
5.6
Journal Study – Assessment for Grading