Biology 20

Biology 20 Course Outline

 

FSHS Biology 20 Outline 

Teacher:

Mr. Grainger

Textbook:

Inquiry into Biology

ABOUT THE COURSE

Biology 20 is a rigorous science program designed for students with a strong aptitude and keen interest in the biological world and who are intending to pursue post-secondary studies in a science program especially in health sciences or environmental sciences.  Students will explore living systems using matter and energy from the cellular level to the global level and develop an understanding of technology as it affects everyday life and experiences.

The recommended prerequisites for Biology 20  are:  65% in Science 10

REQUIRED MATERIALS•·         binder exclusively for class with tab dividers

 Unit II Exchange of Matter and Energy in the Human Organism (8 weeks) 

Cells, Biochemistry and Enzymes

Digestion

Circulation, Blood and Immunity

Breathing

Excretion

Unit II Cellular Energy (3 weeks)

Photosynthesis

Respiration

Unit III Ecology (5 weeks)

Biosphere

Biogeochemical Cycles

Aquatic Ecosystems

Terrestrial Ecosystems

Thermodynamics(Energy Flow)

Unit IV Adaptation and Change (2 weeks) 10%  Chapter 4

Fossils and Geological Time

Structures and Other Evidence

Natural Selection

Adaptation

Field Trips:  A field study is a mandatory part of the Biology 20 program.  Further information will be provided in class.

Class Mark : Quizzes, Summative Assignments, and Exams

Students will be required to complete all of these in order to have a term mark.

The key to success in Biology 20 is to have a keen interest in the course and well as prepare for classes by pre-reading and making study notes.  See the handout.  Work hard and have a good year!

  • If you are absent, CALL THE SCHOOL AND ASK FOR A HOMEWORK REQUEST FORM ( 780-998-3751) OR EMAIL YOUR TEACHER shaun.grainger@eips.ca
  • LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY: ALL SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS. LATE ASSIGNMENTS ARE EXPECTED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME.
  • MISSED QUIZZES AND EXAMS ARE TO BE WRITTEN ON THE FIRST DAY A STUDENT RETURNS. Special consideration can be discussed due to long term health related absences

The key to success is not a secret: good attendance, working in class, and doing the homework.  Work hard and have a good year!