GR. 11 UNIVERSITY BIOLOGY Course Code: SBI 3U Prerequisite: GR.10 SCIENCE ACADEMIC COURSE DESCRIPTION This course highlights the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theories as they conduct investigations in the areas outlined below. Emphasis will be placed on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and on the skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. This course will prepare students for entering science related programs at the university level in post-secondary school.

UNITS OF STUDY Diversity of Living Things Evolution Genetic Processes Animal structure and function Plant structure and function

COURSE EVALUATION Knowledge/Understanding25% Thinking/Inquiry35% Communication15% Application25%

FINAL EVALUATION Term Work70% Culminating Activity 5% Exam25%

Behaviour and Performance Expectations Students should respect their peers and teachers as well as the classroom environment. Students should be punctual, prepared for class(with textbook, notebook, pens, pencils, etc) and in full uniform. There is no eating or drinking in the science laboratory. Students are expected to work cooperatively on activities, assignments and lab reports. If individual reports are required, “carbon copies” are not accepted

Lab Behaviour Expectations Students must be well versed in science safety Students must be prepared to do the laboratory activity (i.e. students have read the lab and completed any pre-lab assignment) Working in the lab is a privilege. This privilege can be lost and will result in lost marks. Students should follow instructions carefully, follow all safety rules and keep their work area clean

ATTENDANCE Regular attendance, keeping up to date with regular classroom ad homework assignments is an essential component of success in this course Students are responsible for the work they miss while absent including homework, assignments and laboratory results.

Test, Quiz and Assignment Policy Students must adhere to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel “Achieve your Best” policy for test/quiz dates and assignment deadlines (in your student handbook and posted in all classrooms)

REFLECT…… What kind of mark did you get in gr. 10 Academic Course? Are you ‘self-motivated’? Are you ‘self-disciplined”? Do you have a part-time job with more than 15 hrs/week? Are you taking this course because YOU want to, or because your parents want you to?

REFLECT….. Are you taking this course because your friends are taking it? 99% of the time, your study habits DO NOT change from gr.9/10 to gr. 11, yet the workload is much heavier Your gr.11 marks are looked at by universities upon application

IT’S YOUR FUTURE…. IT’S YOUR CHOICE…. You want to experience SUCCESS? Get to know where your STRENGTHS are Be realistic about your study habits As a senior student, it’s time to take charge of your life…..make the right choice

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ME TOO!!!