Course Description

Biology 12 is a provincially examinable course that covers cells, genetics, and human biology. Completion of Biology 12 fulfills the Science 11 requirement for a Regular Dogwood Diploma.


Course Pre-requisites

English 11 or English 12 Prep and SRA 3B-Lime, or equivalent assessment.


Course Breakdown

Module 1

Section 1   Cell Morphology

Section 2   Cell Physiology

Section 3   Cell Biochemistry

Section 4   Cell Metabolism

Section 5   The Genetic Code

Section 6   The Genetic Code

Module 2

Section 1   Digestion

Section 2   Circulation

Section 3   Blood

Section 4   The Respiratory System

Module 3 

Section 1   Excretory System

Section 2   Nervous System

Section 3   Hormonal Control

Section 4   Reproduction

Assignments

Students are required to complete a Hand-In Assignment after each Section and a test after each Module. Students must achieve at least 50% on all assignments and tests. If a mark is less than 50%, the student is asked to restudy and redo the assignment or complete a retest. 

The Final Grade for Biology 12 is calculated as follows: 

14 Section Assignments               40%

3 Module Tests (15% each)        45%  

1 Final Exam                               15%

Textbooks and Course Materials

Inquiry into Life, Tenth Edition by Sylvia S. Mader is the textbook required for Biology 12 and is available at the office with a $50.00 refundable deposit. An excellent and comprehensive internet supplement to the textbook is available to Continuing Education students.