Friday, May 18, 2012
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Plasmodium Lifecycle Animation
http://www.sumanasinc.com/scienceinfocus/sif_malaria.html
Click link under the picture of the mosquito to view the animation.
Click link under the picture of the mosquito to view the animation.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Course Description
This course is composed of four units of different length and value:
Unit 1: Matter & Energy For Life (24%)
Living things are much more than a mere set of chemical reactions or a physical machine. They are composed of individual units called cells, considered to be the basic unit of structure and function and the smallest independent unit capable of displaying the characteristics of life. During this unit, the historical development of cell theory and the role of the microscope in the advancement of biological knowledge will be discussed. Students will gain an appreciation for the complexity of life at the cellular level of organization and the delicacy of interactions between components at this level as they study cell structures and their functions.
Unit 2: Biodiversity (29%)
Millions of living things are known today, with more constantly being identified. The opinions of scientists range anywhere from the possibility of ten to thirty million as being the total number of species actually in existence. Dealing with a system as large and widespread as this requires a taxonomic organizational structure to allow scientists and students to investigate the types and characteristics of these living things. This unit introduces Linnaeus’ classification system as a basis for this study. Organisms exhibit a huge range of diversity, yet maintain a number of basic things in common. All living things are therefore unique in this their unity and diversity. An appreciation for this paradigm is encouraged as students are given the opportunity to experience the array of organisms within a logical survey of the taxonomic categories of life, and investigate their anatomy, physiology and life cycles.
Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I (38%)
Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems and ultimately organisms must maintain a biological balance despite changing external conditions. Homeostasis is the state of internal balance so critical to existence. It represents a dynamic equilibrium displaying constant interactions and checks and balances both within organisms and between organisms and their environment. There are a variety of systems within living things responsible for the maintenance of this delicate balance and this unit will identify and introduce the role of those plant and animal systems, including the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory and immune systems. The vital links that exist between them will be investigated.
Unit 4: Interactions Among Living Things (9%)
During a discussion of human ecology (the relationship between the human population and the environment), students will build on their understanding of the basics of ecology and ecosystems and certain principles of population dynamics. It is important that they understand the many interrelationships affecting human population growth and dynamics, and the issues facing global population growth, particularly the subsequent and continuous pressure being placed on the natural resources of the globe.
Textbook:
Biology by Bullard at al.
Published by Mc-Graw Hill Ryerson
Other Resources:
www.cdli.ca
http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/sp/bio_2201.htm
(curriculum guide)
Evaluation:
Labs - 10%
Tests - 20%
Assignments - 10%
Portfolio - 5%
Midterm Exam - 15%
Final Exam (comprehensive) - 40%
This course is composed of four units of different length and value:
Unit 1: Matter & Energy For Life (24%)
Living things are much more than a mere set of chemical reactions or a physical machine. They are composed of individual units called cells, considered to be the basic unit of structure and function and the smallest independent unit capable of displaying the characteristics of life. During this unit, the historical development of cell theory and the role of the microscope in the advancement of biological knowledge will be discussed. Students will gain an appreciation for the complexity of life at the cellular level of organization and the delicacy of interactions between components at this level as they study cell structures and their functions.
Unit 2: Biodiversity (29%)
Millions of living things are known today, with more constantly being identified. The opinions of scientists range anywhere from the possibility of ten to thirty million as being the total number of species actually in existence. Dealing with a system as large and widespread as this requires a taxonomic organizational structure to allow scientists and students to investigate the types and characteristics of these living things. This unit introduces Linnaeus’ classification system as a basis for this study. Organisms exhibit a huge range of diversity, yet maintain a number of basic things in common. All living things are therefore unique in this their unity and diversity. An appreciation for this paradigm is encouraged as students are given the opportunity to experience the array of organisms within a logical survey of the taxonomic categories of life, and investigate their anatomy, physiology and life cycles.
Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I (38%)
Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems and ultimately organisms must maintain a biological balance despite changing external conditions. Homeostasis is the state of internal balance so critical to existence. It represents a dynamic equilibrium displaying constant interactions and checks and balances both within organisms and between organisms and their environment. There are a variety of systems within living things responsible for the maintenance of this delicate balance and this unit will identify and introduce the role of those plant and animal systems, including the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory and immune systems. The vital links that exist between them will be investigated.
Unit 4: Interactions Among Living Things (9%)
During a discussion of human ecology (the relationship between the human population and the environment), students will build on their understanding of the basics of ecology and ecosystems and certain principles of population dynamics. It is important that they understand the many interrelationships affecting human population growth and dynamics, and the issues facing global population growth, particularly the subsequent and continuous pressure being placed on the natural resources of the globe.
Textbook:
Biology by Bullard at al.
Published by Mc-Graw Hill Ryerson
Other Resources:
www.cdli.ca
http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/sp/bio_2201.htm
(curriculum guide)
Evaluation:
Labs - 10%
Tests - 20%
Assignments - 10%
Portfolio - 5%
Midterm Exam - 15%
Final Exam (comprehensive) - 40%
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