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Biology 40S 2020 - 2021 Course Outline

Mr. Lloyd Kelvin High School

Welcome to

Goals of the Course:

To develop a proficiency in science that creates opportunities for students to pursue progressively higher levels of study

To encourage and develop a sense of wonder and curiosity about scientific and technological endeavors

To develop a knowledge of the wide variety of careers related to science, technology, and the environment

The Rules:

1. Be on time - Successful completion of this course requires that you not only receive a grade

of 50% or greater, you must also be present for 110 hours of class time during this semester.

2. Pay Attention!

3. Do The Work - You need to obtain a final mark of 50% or greater to earn a credit for this

course. This course is very large and requires a lot of work.

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Topics:

The Course is divided into TWO Disciplines that are structured into units as follows: Part One: Genetics

Unit #1: Mechanisms of Inheritance----------------------------------------------------

1.1 The Molecular basis of Inheritance

1.2 DNA structure and function

1.3 DNA Replication

1.4 Protein Synthesis

1.5 Gene Mutation

Unit #2: Understanding Biological Inheritance ---------------------------------------

2.1 Principles of Inheritance

2.2 Autosomal Inheritance

2.3 Atypical Inheritance

2.4 Sex – Linked Inheritance

2.5 Pedigrees

2.6 Genetic Testing and Variability

2.7 Chromosomal Mutations

2.8 Genetic Engineering and Technology

Part Two: Biodiversity Unit #3: Evolutionary Theory and Biodiversity ---------------------------------------

3.1 Evolutionary Theory

3.2 The works of Darwin

3.3 Adaptation

3.4 Natural Selection

3.5 Artificial Selection

3.6 Population Genetics

3.7 Mechanisms for Genetic Variation

3.8 Speciation

3.9 Convergent and Divergent Evolution

3.10 Pace of Evolutionary Change

Unit #4: Organizing Biodiversity--------------------------------------------------------

4.1 Classification of Organisms

4.2 Determining Evolutionary Relationships

4.3 Domains of Life

4.4 Investigation Evolutionary Trends

4.5 Conservation of Biodiversity



Text: Biology Buller and Co. McGraw-Hill Ryerson

Supplies:

You will require the following items for this course:

a binder

a coil notebook

pen / pencil

scissors and glue

pencil crayons

cue cards

Evaluation:

Your grade in this course will be based on the following criteria:

Term Work ------------------------------------------------------ 70% Final Exam ------------------------------------------------------ 30% 100%

Your Term Work will consist of the following:

1. Assignments, Labs & Theory -----------------------------------------60%

There will be a series of assignments and activities that will accompany each unit. More information about these items will be given as they are assigned

There are Labs, Dissections and Projects that accompany each unit. The aim of these activities are for you to gain some “hands on” experience with the concepts or systems involved

Periodically your notebook and quiz cards may be spot checked. The aim of these spot checks is to ensure that you remain up to date throughout the course. In addition, the spot checks are designed to allow you to practice valuable literacy skills such as summarizing and paraphrasing.

2. Tests & Quizzes ---------------------------------------------------------40%

In order to gauge your progress through the course you will be required to write a series of short one or two question “quick” quizzes.

Periodically, you will be required to write a more formal quiz aimed to gauge your comprehension of a specific topic or group of topics covered in class.

You will be required to write a unit test at the end of each unit. The aim of the test is to evaluate your understanding of the concepts studied in each cluster and to prepare you for the final exam.

The tests are challenging! Continual study and review is strongly advised!



Understanding Your Mark: You need to earn a grade of AT LEAST 50% to earn a credit in this course. Understanding WHERE your mark comes from will allow you to see HOW you can be successful in this course.

For your TERM MARK, 60% of the mark comes from Assignments (Theory and Investigations), and from the Practical Component (Labs, dissections and Projects). The other 40% comes from Tests (Unit Tests, Quizzes and Quick Quizzes)

To figure out your mark in a Unit, you should:

1 . Keep track of all the work that you have been assigned and how many marks each item is worth

2 . Record your results in three categories (Assignments, Practical and Tests) 3 . Total up your marks and calculate your percentage mark for each category 4 . Calculate your overall mark using the weighting factors for each category

For example:

Assignments, Labs & Theory

Item Due Date Mark Out Of % Overall

Assignment #1 2/14/15 16 20

Assignment #2 2/18/15 15 20

Assignment #3 2/22/15 17 20

Lab #1 2/20/15 12 16

Lab #2 2/23/15 13 16

Total 73 92 79 x 0.6 47 Practical Component Total

Tests (Unit Tests, Mid – Unit Tests, Quizzes)

Item Date Mark Out Of % Overall

Quiz #1 2/19/15 14 20

Quiz #2 2/24/15 16 20

Unit Test 2/28/15 41 50

Total 71 90 64 x 0.4 26

Test Total

Assignments Tests Total

47 73 + = 26



Mark Tracker:

Assignments, Labs & Theory

Item Due Date Mark Out Of % Overall

Total x 0.6 Practical Component Total

Tests (Unit Tests, Mid – Unit Tests, Quizzes)

Item Date Mark Out Of % Overall

Total x 0.4

Test Total

Assignments Tests Total

= +



Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Can I bring food or drinks into the class?

Water bottles or any kind of drink bottle / device with a secure lid are allowed

NO FOOD - This room is primarily a Lab. As a result, for safety reasons, food is not allowed

in this classroom.

2. Can I listen to music in class? (Smartphone, Headphones)

NO!

This class involves a degree of discussion and there are often a lot of good questions and additional instructions given. Close attention is often required.

3. What happen if I miss a test?

For any excused absence: Stuff happens. Sometimes due to circumstances beyond your control you may miss or do poorly on a test. Should you find yourself in this situation and you have a verifiable excuse, you may write a make up test.

All make up test dates will be posted in class

Should you miss a test due to any unexcused absence you will receive a mark of zero and you may not be given the opportunity to write a make up test!

4. What happens if I hand in assignments late?

DON’T MAKE THIS A HABIT.

Late work WILL be accepted without penalty ONLY UNTIL the work has been reviewed and handed back to the class and an answer key has been posted.

5. What happens if I miss a class?

The expectation in High School is that you become responsible for your learning. Should you miss a class (or classes) for any reason, it is your responsibility to make arrangements to get any information that you may have missed. This course moves very quickly so make sure that you get caught up as soon as possible! Most Missing Coursework can be found on the course webpage at:

Askmrlloyd.com

6. How can I get extra help in Biology?

Peer Tutoring is available in the resource room (room 23) at lunch

Drop In Help Sessions are available in every period in the resource room (room 23)

You can ask questions from me directly in class or via email at

[email protected]

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As a warm up, here is a small assignment for you to finish. Please read and follow the instructions listed below very carefully:

1. Detach this sheet from your outline (The outline is yours. Keep it somewhere safe!)

2. Read the outline and fill out the appropriate information below 3. Show this outline to your parents and have them fill out the appropriate

information below

4. Return this sheet to Mr. Lloyd OR email the information to Mr. Lloyd at

[email protected]

Student Information: Student Name (please print): ________________________________________________________ E-mail Address (please print): ________________________________________________________ What Goals and Expectations do you have for this course?

Parent/ Guardian Information I have read and discussed the information presented in this course outline with my son/daughter. I

understand the policies and expectations of this course.

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