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Course Outline - Pre - IB Biology - Grade 9



Aims:

1. To acquire a basic understanding of biological processes.
2. To become proficient in a laboratory setting.
3. To analyze and evaluate problems scientifically.

Objectives:
Students will :

1. Understand the world around them and the interrelationship and dependence of all organisms.
2. Apply the scientific method to laboratory work and their daily lives.
3. Design and perform experimental processes.
4. Understand heredity and how genetic information is passed onto offspring.
5. Understand basic reproduction processes.
6. Understand dependence of life.
7. Acquire a basic understanding of the organ systems of the human body.
8. Compare and contrast physiology of various organisms.

Text:
Prentice Hall Biology

Topics:
Science of Life and Characteristics of Life
Basic Chemistry
Cell Structure and Function
Energy the Cell
     Cellular Respiration
     Photosynthesis
Genetics Part 1 Chromosomes and Genes
Genetics Part 2 Modern Genetics
Evolution
Ecology
Human Body Systems

Introduction to Science

Frist topic of the year is an introduction to Science. Below you will find the powerpoint we will be working from in class.

1. intro to bio 2011 from Bob Smullen