Welcome to Biology 30! The major themes of this course are to examine the significance of evolution as a key unifying theme in biology and to explore what life is and how it changes over time Students will examine the organization of life in all kingdoms through the study of biomolecules, cellular processes, and organism function. In genetics and biotechnology, students will explore inheritance, and how information is stored, transmitted, and expressed at chromosomal and molecular levels. Student inquiry will guide independent investigations of biology-related phenomena. (Biology Curriculum 2015)
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Units and Outcomes
1. Organization of Life BI30-OL1 Investigate cell structure and processes, including energy transfer, and transport of materials, in unicellular and multicellular organisms. BI30-OL2 Explore how the dynamic nature of biological classification reflects advances in scientific understanding of relationships among organisms. BI30-OL3 Compare the anatomy and physiology of organisms which are representative of different kingdoms.
2. Genetics
BI30-GB1 Investigate the mechanisms and patterns of inheritance. BI30-GB2 Investigate the storage, transmission, and expression of genetic information at the chromosomal level. BI30-GB3 Investigate the storage, transmission, and expression of genetic information at the molecular level.
3. Evolution
BI30-LI1 Explore historical and contemporary understandings of the nature of life from scientific and other perspectives. BI30-LI2 Examine the processes and patterns of evolution and the significance of evolution as a key unifying theme in biology. BI30-LI3 Assess the implications of applications of biology and biotechnology on self, society, and the environment
Student Directed Study BI30-SDS1 Create and carry out a plan to explore one or more topics of personal interest relevant to Biology 30 in depth.
Evaluation
Exit Slips with review questions for that day Class Discussion Kahoot! We will use Kahoot!, an online quiz game to review daily work and/or practice for exams as a group. You are welcome to use your own device for these sessions or one of the school laptops.
Marked work:
Labs – 20%
Projects – 20%
Other Small Projects – 20%
Unit Tests – 20%
Student Directed Study – 20%
Departmental - Class work will make up 60% of your mark. The Departmental is worth 40% of you final mark.