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Biology-SBI3U

This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation.


Pre-requisite(s):
• Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D-B)

Course Syllabus

Unit 1:  Evolution
Lesson 1: Origins of evolutionary theory
Lesson 2: Natural selection and evidence for evolution
Lesson 3: Evolutionary mechanisms
Lesson 4: Speciation

Unit 2:  Genetic processes
Lesson 5: Meiosis
Lesson 6: Mendel's laws of inheritance
Lesson 7: Chromosomes and chromosomal disorders
Lesson 8: Biotechnology

Unit 3:  Animals: Structure and function
Lesson 9: The human digestive system
Lesson 10: The human respiratory system
Lesson 11: The human circulatory system
Lesson 12: Disorders of internal systems

Unit 4:   Plants: Anatomy, growth, and function
Lesson 13: Plant anatomy and function
Lesson 14: Plant growth and development
Lesson 15: Reproductive mechanisms of plants
Lesson 16: Why plants are important

Unit 5:   Diversity of living things
Lesson 17: Taxonomy and classification
Lesson 18: Bacteria and viruses
Lesson 19: Plants, fungi and protists
Lesson 20: The animal kingdom