SBI3U: Biology (University Preparation)
PREREQUISITE: English, Grade 10, Academic
GRADE: 11 (University)
AVAILABILITY: Spark Asher Academy Online
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM: Science
Course Overview
SBI3U online advances students’ comprehension of biological processes and systems. This course delves into the areas of biodiversity, evolution, genetic processes, animal structures and functions, and plant anatomy and physiology. Focused on theoretical knowledge, SBI3U online also sharpens students’ scientific investigation skills through theoretical and practical study.
UNIT ONE
Genetics
Essential Question: What impact do genetic technologies have on society?
In this unit, students will delve into cell theory, DNA structure, and function, exploring the crucial role of meiosis in promoting genetic diversity. They will learn about the inheritance of genetic traits at a fundamental level and use simple probability tables to predict the outcomes of genetic crosses. This includes exploring complex scenarios involving incomplete and co-dominant traits, multiple alleles, and sex-linked traits.
UNIT TWO
Animals
Essential Question: How can we make informed health decisions based on our understanding of biology?
Students will examine the social and physiological impacts of the obesity epidemic, focusing on nutrition, including micro and macronutrients, and how obesity affects organ systems. The unit covers the digestive journey of food and water, the function of accessory digestive organs, and the interconnected workings of the respiratory and circulatory systems.
UNIT THREE
Diversity
Essential Question: Why is biodiversity crucial to human health?
This unit introduces students to Linnaean binomial classification and the use of dichotomous keys for classifying diverse life forms. Students will explore the characteristics, lifestyles, and reproductive methods of organisms across the six kingdoms, emphasizing the importance of maintaining biodiversity.
UNIT FOUR
Evolution
Essential Question: Are humans still subject to evolutionary processes?
Students will investigate how environmental pressures can induce changes in organisms and populations over time. They will examine human influence on evolution through artificial selection and delve into the development of the Theory of Evolution, exploring its origins, scientific foundations, and mechanisms such as gene flow, genetic drift, mutations, non-random mating, and selection.
UNIT FIVE
Plants
Essential Question: What roles do plants play in human society?
In this unit, students will compare the structure and function of various plants, focusing on photosynthesis and plant tissues. They will study how plants transport nutrients and water via xylem and phloem, and how they adapt to environmental stimuli. The role of plant hormones in growth and development will also be explored, highlighting the importance of plants in ecological and human contexts.
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