Introductory Biology - Sbi 3U

INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY - SBI 3U

Summer Institute – 2014

Couse Outline

Welcome to Biology (SBI 3U)! Biology is the study of life and the main objective of this course is to further your understanding of the processes involved in biological systems. In taking this course, you will have the opportunity to focus on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study and to refine your laboratory skills. This outline will prepare you for the course and describes everything you need to know to start on the right track. Please read the following information carefully.

INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Julie Girvan ()

(416) 533-6724, ex. 318

PRE-REQUISITE: SNC 2D

TOPICS

• Diversity of Living Things
• Genetic Processes
• Internal Systems of Plants and Animals
• Evolution

COURSE EXPECTATIONS:

Summer program courses move at a very fast pace. It is expected and essential that you arrive on time and attend every class. Missing one day or part of a day may jeopardize your ability to successfully earn the course credit.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• 3-Ring Binder and lined paper
• Writing materials (blue, black and red pens, pencils, eraser, liquid paper)
• Calculator
• TEXT: BIOLOGY 11 - McGraw-Hill Ryerson

Dunlop et al., 2010 (ISBN# 0-07-091580-6)

NOTEBOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

1.All notes should be written in blue or black ink except for drawings and diagrams. Use pencil for all biological drawings.

2. All notes should be titled, dated, and underlined.

3.All handouts and lab reports should be dated and placed in the correct sequence in your notebook.

4. Complete all homework in complete sentences.

Remember: Your notebook is your best resource. Students with neat and organizednotebooks find it much easier to

study for tests and the final exam!!

Note: Laptops are NOT a replacement for a notebook and are only to be used at thediscretion of the teacher.

COURSE EVALUATION:

The final percentage grade for the course will be 70% based on work done throughout the course, and a 30% final exam which will be administered at the end of the course. The final exam is compulsory and will cover all topics. On all course work and the final exam, students will be evaluated based on the following four categories of assessment: knowledge/understanding, inquiry/problem solving, application, and communication. These categories will help to determine areas where students should focus their efforts in order to improve their standing in the course.

Evaluation Summary:

DAILY OUTLINE:

Classes run promptly from 8:15am to 2:15pm. You will be given 30 minutes for lunch and two 10-minute breaks. There will be tutorial time/extra help available Monday to Thursday from 2:15-3:00pm. Please plan accordingly.