Welcome to Biology 30!
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The Biology 30 Program of Studies can be found HERE
Biology is the study of life and living systems from the molecular level to the biosphere. Through the study of biology, learners are given an opportunity to explore and understand the natural world and to become aware of the profound influence of biology in their lives. Students further develop their ability to ask questions, investigate and experiment; to gather, analyze and assess scientific information; and to test scientific laws and principles and their applications. |
Course at a Glance
Text: McGraw Hill Ryerson Inquiry to Biology Text
Unit A: Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Themes: Equilibrium and Systems
Overview: This unit examines the biological processes that mediate the interactions between humans and their environment to maintain equilibrium. The nervous system contributes to homeostasis through its response to internal and external stimuli. Endocrine glands help to maintain homeostasis through the hormones they release into the blood. A study of the interactions between the nervous and endocrine systems leads to an examination of the functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems and their ability to sense the environment and respond to it.
Unit B: Reproduction and Development
Themes: Change and Systems
Overview: This unit investigates the human reproductive system as a representative mammalian system responsible for propagating the organism and perpetuating the species. The processes associated with human reproduction and developments, as well as the regulation of these processes by hormones, are reviewed. The influence of environmental factors on embryonic and fetal development is examined, as are various reproductive technologies.
Unit C: Cell Division, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Themes: Change and Diversity
Overview: This unit examines the two types of cell division, mitosis and meiosis. Students learn about chromosomal behaviour during cell division and expand their knowledge of chromosomes by studying classical genetics. Classical genetics is further extended to a molecular level by exploring the basic structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), its role in protein synthesis and the impact of mutation.
Unit D: Population and Community Dynamics
Themes: Systems, Equilibrium and Change
Overview: Population change over time can be examined through a study of population genetics (Hardy-Weinberg principle) and population growth. Both of these can be expressed quantitatively. Individual members of populations interact with each other as well as with members of other populations, which can have an impact on the populations involved. Communities are a sum of all the different populations living together. Communities may change over time as a result of natural or artificial events.
Lates: It is expected that you will be in your desk and ready to work by the second bell. If you should come late to class, you will often find the door closed and locked. Please do not bang on the door, just knock politely and I will let you in as soon as it is convenient to do so.
Absences: You are expected to take an active part in your schooling. For this reason, you are responsible for finding out about missed assignments. I will not hunt you down over missed work. Arrangements should be made immediately upon your return to school to get missed work in. Some assignments and labs may be impossible to repeat and for these assignments you may have to accept an alternative assignment. If you have to miss a test or a quiz for any reason, phone the school office BEFORE the scheduled exam or quiz and have the secretaries report this to me.
Requirements: 50% or higher in Biology 20 - recommended 65%
Evaluation: The course is composed of 4 units. Students will be evaluated on their summative course work – tests, quizzes, lab reports and Unit Exams.
Unit A: Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Themes: Equilibrium and Systems
Overview: This unit examines the biological processes that mediate the interactions between humans and their environment to maintain equilibrium. The nervous system contributes to homeostasis through its response to internal and external stimuli. Endocrine glands help to maintain homeostasis through the hormones they release into the blood. A study of the interactions between the nervous and endocrine systems leads to an examination of the functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems and their ability to sense the environment and respond to it.
Unit B: Reproduction and Development
Themes: Change and Systems
Overview: This unit investigates the human reproductive system as a representative mammalian system responsible for propagating the organism and perpetuating the species. The processes associated with human reproduction and developments, as well as the regulation of these processes by hormones, are reviewed. The influence of environmental factors on embryonic and fetal development is examined, as are various reproductive technologies.
Unit C: Cell Division, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Themes: Change and Diversity
Overview: This unit examines the two types of cell division, mitosis and meiosis. Students learn about chromosomal behaviour during cell division and expand their knowledge of chromosomes by studying classical genetics. Classical genetics is further extended to a molecular level by exploring the basic structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), its role in protein synthesis and the impact of mutation.
Unit D: Population and Community Dynamics
Themes: Systems, Equilibrium and Change
Overview: Population change over time can be examined through a study of population genetics (Hardy-Weinberg principle) and population growth. Both of these can be expressed quantitatively. Individual members of populations interact with each other as well as with members of other populations, which can have an impact on the populations involved. Communities are a sum of all the different populations living together. Communities may change over time as a result of natural or artificial events.
Lates: It is expected that you will be in your desk and ready to work by the second bell. If you should come late to class, you will often find the door closed and locked. Please do not bang on the door, just knock politely and I will let you in as soon as it is convenient to do so.
Absences: You are expected to take an active part in your schooling. For this reason, you are responsible for finding out about missed assignments. I will not hunt you down over missed work. Arrangements should be made immediately upon your return to school to get missed work in. Some assignments and labs may be impossible to repeat and for these assignments you may have to accept an alternative assignment. If you have to miss a test or a quiz for any reason, phone the school office BEFORE the scheduled exam or quiz and have the secretaries report this to me.
Requirements: 50% or higher in Biology 20 - recommended 65%
Evaluation: The course is composed of 4 units. Students will be evaluated on their summative course work – tests, quizzes, lab reports and Unit Exams.