Program: Science

Course: Biology

Grade: 12

Level: University

Semester: 1, 2020-21

Teacher Name: Michael Laliberté

Contact: athletics@rchs.on.ca

Introduction

This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes associated with biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on achievement of the detailed knowledge and refined skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.

Course Documents

Syllabus

Units Of Study

Unit 1 – Biochemistry (ch. 1-2) The Atom, Bonding, Biomolecules September
Unit 2 – Metabolic Processes (ch. 3) Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis October
Unit 3 – Molecular Genetics (ch. 4-6) DNA replication; Protein synthesis November
Unit 4 – Homeostasis (ch. 7-10) Urinary, Hormone, & Nervous Systems December
Unit 5 – Population Dynamics (ch. 14-15) Population trends & Growth January

Resources

Unit 1 What to Know for the Test
1.1 Chemistry Fundamentals Slides
Unit 2 Citric Acid Cycle
Exam Review Practice Questions – Not all these question are relevant. Use with caution.
Exam Review Practice Questions – the Answers!

Video Resources

Video 1 Cell Structure

Video 2 Cellular Membrane

Middle part of the video is particularly good for 3D demonstration of the cellular membrane.

Video Photosynthesis CGI

Great Graphics. Good explanation.

Video Cellular Respiration CGI

Great Graphics. Good explanation.

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Very good graphics and explanation.

Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism

There is no audio with this one. It walks through, with great written explanation the “how” of RFLP. The end also has a summary table much like the text book, comparing RFLP and PCR.