LEWISPORTE COLLEGIATE
COURSE OUTLINE – 2018-2019

Unit 1: Matter and Energy for Life

§ Historical Development of the Cell Theory
§ Introduction to the microscope
§ Interaction of Cell Structures
§ Photosynthesis and Respiration  

Evaluation (14.6%)
§ 2 Unit Tests
§ Core Lab #1: Using the Microscope
§ Core Lab #2: Osmosis

Unit 2: Biodiversity
§ Classifying living things
§ Diversity among living things

Evaluation (17.3%)
§ 2 Unit Tests
§ Core Lab #3: Dichotomous key
§ Core STSE #1: Modern Classification Techniques

MIDTERM EXAM (10%)

Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium

§ Homeostasis
§ Circulatory System
§ Respiratory System
§ Digestive System
§ Excretory System
§ Immune System

Evaluation (22.7%)
§ 2 Unit Tests
§ Core Lab #4: Blood Pressure
§ Core Lab #5: Respiratory Volumes
§ Core Lab #6: Macromolecules
§ Core STSE #2: Kidney and Urological Diseases
§ Core STSE #3: Cancer
Unit 4: Interactions Among Living Things
§ Population Change
§ Global Resources

Evaluation (5.4%)
§ 1 Unit Test
§ Core Lab #7: Reproduction Patterns

Textbook
MHR Biology  

Course Evaluation
§ Unit Tests 30%
§ Assignments/Classwork 10%
§ Core Labs 14%
§ Core STSEs 6%
§ Midterm 10%
§ Final Exam 30%
TOTAL 100%

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