Biology 12, version 04 (4 credits)

(Provincial Exam Required for Some Post-Secondary Entry—exam worth 40% of final grade)

It is recommended that students complete:
•Biology 11

This course is weighted towards cell and human biology, with a repeating theme of homeostasis and control mechanisms throughout.

Module 1:

Section 1: Cell Morphology: Why Study Biology?, Experimental Design, Cell Structure and Function, Cell Surface Area to Volume Relationships
Section 2: Cell Physiology: Cell Membranes and Cell Walls, Permeability and Diffusion, Osmosis and Cellular Environments, Osmosis and Cellular Environments (continued), Membrane Transport Mechanisms
Section 3: Cell Biochemistry: Water—Its Significance in Biological Systems, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids
Section 4: Cell Metabolism: Enzyme Action, Enzymes and Conditions Affecting Enzyme Activity, Energy Transfer
Section 5: The Genetic Code: Nucleic Code, DNA Replication, Protein Synthesis
Section 6: The Genetic Code: Mutations, Cancer, Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology
Module 1 Test covers the work of Module 1.

Module 2:

Section 1: Digestion: Main Purpose of Digestion, The Esophagus and Stomach, The Small Intestine— Accessory Organs, and the Large Intestine, Nutrition, Disorders of the Digestive System
Section 2: Circulation: The Cardiovascular System, The Vascular System, The Lymphatic System, Pulse and Pressure, Disorders and the Circulatory System
Section 3:Blood: Introduction, White Blood Cells, Platelets, Plasma, Disorders of the Blood
Section 4: The Respiratory System: Respiratory Structures, Breathing, Gas Exchange, Respiratory Health, Disorders of the Respiratory System
Module 2 Test covers the work of Module 2.

Module 3:

Section 1: Excretion System: Excretion, Kidney Structure, Urine Formation, Regulation of Excretion, and Disorders of the Excretory System
Section 2: The Nervous System: Neurons, Nerve Impulses, The Peripheral Nervous System, The Central Nervous System, Disorders of the Senses
Section 3: Hormonal Control: The Endocrine System, Hypothalamus and Pituitary, Thyroid, and the Parathyroid Glands, The Pancreas and Adrenal Glands, Disorders of the Endocrine System
Section 4: Reproduction: Male Reproductive Anatomy, Hormonal Control of Reproduction in Males, Female Reproductive Anatomy, Hormonal Control of Reproduction in Females; Disorders of the Reproductive System
Module 3 Test covers the work of Module 3.

A simple calculator will be helpful for the course, but no electronic devices (including calculators) are allowed in the provincial examination.

The textbook for this course is:

Inquiry into Life