Instructor: J. Lamboo Room: 228 Email: jlamboo@retsd.mb.ca Website: Please visit the River East Collegiate home page. If you follow the link About Us and Staff Directory students will have access to the class website. Students will be added by their instructor to the class they are registered for and they must use their student username and password to view it. This webpage will give students access to the class calendar, information for upcoming tests and quizzes, answer keys to assignments, etc. It s imperative that students visit this site periodically through the semester! (Please contact your instructor if you cannot access the site) Evaluation: Evaluation will consist of: demand assignments, quizzes, unit tests, and a final exam. Grading will be out of a scale of 1-5 and will indicate if the curricular outcome has been met. SCALE: LEVEL 1 LACK OF EVIDENCE LEVEL 2 - BEGINNING LEVEL 3 - APPROACHING LEVEL 4 - PROFICIENCY LEVEL 5 - MASTERY Demand Assignments: Accurate and meaningful assessment was not possible due to: i. Work output, quality of assignments and achievement on tests demonstrates an inadequate understanding of curricular outcomes ii. Assigned task has not been completed or submitted for marking Indicates partial understanding; students at this level have limited success with the stated outcome even with support Indicated a basic understanding; students at this level demonstrate inconsistent understanding of the stated outcomes Indicates a well-developed understanding of the grade level outcome; students at this level are competent with the skills and knowledge identified in the outcome and are on par with curriculum expectations Indicates an insightful understanding of the grade level outcome; students at this level can apply and transfer knowledge to novel situations Demand assignments will assess the comprehension of curricular outcomes as they are covered in the course. These assignments must be completed in class only. Students will have access to their textbooks, class notes, and daily work in order to complete the demand assignments. Cell phones will not be accessible during this time and students must work independently. If a student has missed a demand assignment they must make arrangements with the instructor ahead of time to complete it on a spare or at lunch. If arrangements aren t made, the student will be asked to complete the work the next time they are present in class. This will require them to make arrangements with another classmate to get the notes they missed that day. Note: This part of the assessment requires the student to be present in class so attendance is very important through the semester (this work cannot be taken home to complete). Quizzes: For each unit, there will be a quiz that will assess a curricular outcome and these mainly will be diagrams of the various body systems.
Unit Tests: Unit tests will be based on the unit review that is provided to students at the end of each section covered in the curriculum. Specific information regarding the tests will be posted on the website so please ensure you visit the site prior to writing the test. For students missing a test the following may apply: i. Any student missing a test without a valid reason will be assigned a grade of zero. ii. If a student provides a valid reason, the student may make arrangements to write the test at a later date Note: An alternative test WILL be given to the student. Absences: Students are responsible to get any missed notes from another student in the class. Any missed assignments must be picked up from the instructor. Late Assignments: Failure to submit assignments on time will result in a mark of zero. The teacher will record NHI (NOT HANDED IN) for the assignment when calculating marks. Only in exceptional cases (typically due to illness or accident) will a teacher accept an assignment after the deadline. Note: Progress in the course would NOT be possible if deadlines are not met.
Curricular Outcomes: 1.1 Reproduction: Asexual and Sexual Review the basic concepts of reproduction (include: male and female mammalian reproductive system) Evaluate the benefits of asexual reproduction or sexual reproduction in simple model organisms in different kingdoms of organisms Explain the importance of maintaining a constant number of chromosomes through the process of cell and organism reproduction Review and reflect on the process of mitosis and how it connects to learning about inheritance Genetics Principles of Inheritance 2.1 Gregor Mendel: The Father of Genetics Explore the work of Gregor Mendel that led to his principles of inheritance and relate that to the importance of those principles to the understanding of heredity Be able to distinguish between similar terms such as heterozygous and homozygous, gene and allele, and genotype and phenotype Be able to apply the concepts introduced through Mendel's experiments by performing simple inheritance crosses; exploring single trait crosses with the use of Punnett squares 2.2 Mendel's Plants: Application of the Concepts Predicting the outcomes of crosses with two or more traits Genes are on Chromosomes 2.3 Extensions to Mendel s Rules: Heredity that is not governed by Simple Dominance Describe examples of, and solve problems involving, the inheritance of phenotypic traits that do not follow a dominant-recessive pattern. Distinguish between the patterns of inheritance involving codominance, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, polygenic inheritance, and lethal genes 2.4 Sex-determination and Sex-linked Genes Apply the genetics terms used in the previous outcome as well new terms such as autosomes, sex chromosomes, homologous, and hemizygous Solve genetics problems involving sex-linked genes, including red-green colour blindness, hemophilia, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy in humans; as well as sex-linked genes in the model genetics organism Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) 2.5 Using Pedigrees to Determine Patterns of Inheritance Use pedigree charts to illustrate the inheritance of genetically determined traits in a family tree Use pedigree charts to determine modes of inheritance and the probability of certain offspring having particular traits Discovering the Molecule of Heredity 3.1 The History of DNA Research some of the key scientists involved in experimentation that led to the discovery of the molecule of inheritance Focus on the development of ideas involved in these discoveries Create a timeline that indicates how the body of knowledge was built to further our collective knowledge that has led to our current understanding
3.2 The Structure of the DNA Molecule Draw and label a DNA nucleotide, including deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous bases (also known as nitrogen bases) Draw and label a molecule of DNA that includes double helix, nucleotides (all four), and proper base pairing Consider how the DNA molecule's structure relates to its function 3.3 DNA Replication Describe the process of DNA replication Transcription and Translation: From DNA to Protein 3.4 RNA versus DNA Compare DNA and RNA in terms of their structure, use, and location in the cell 3.5 Protein Synthesis Compare the roles of the different forms of the RNA molecule Outline the steps involved in protein synthesis 3.6 Gene Mutations Explore the different forms of point mutations Consider the sources of environmentally caused mutations Relate the consequences of gene mutation to the final protein product Discuss implications of gene mutations for genetic variation Meiosis and Mutations lead to Variation and Diversity 3.7 Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction Discuss the role of meiosis and sexual reproduction in producing genetic variability in offspring Demonstrate an understanding of the process of crossing over and the effect of randomness (independent assortment and fertilization) and mutations, on variation 3.8 Chromosomal Mutations and Nondisjunction Explain how chromosome mutations may arise during meiosis Consider the possible results of nondisjunction during meiosis Apply the concepts of nondisjunction and X-inactivation in a genetics problem 3.9 Karyotypes and Chromosomal Mutations Identify monosomy and trisomy chromosome mutations from karyotypes Utilize the research you completed in the previous learning experience to recognize and name the chromosomal mutations in karyotypes Ethics and Issues due to Genetic Technologies 3.10 Biotechnology Define and apply some of the vocabulary used in biotechnology 3.11 Gene Technologies in Biological Resources Consider applications of biotechnology in nonhuman organisms Apply your knowledge to analyze a scientific article that discusses issues related to the application of gene technology in humans Utilize your analysis to explore a particular issue and the related biotechnology in more detail
Biodiversity Evolutionary Theory and Biodiversity Evolution by Natural Selection 4.1 Observing Diversity in Living Things Describe and explain the process of discovery that led Charles Darwin to formulate his theory of evolution by natural selection Trace the voyage of the Beagle Relate the progression of Darwin's theory to the work of other scientists 4.2 Building Darwin s Theory Consider Darwin's observations of South American fossils and the impact of the Galapagos Islands on his thinking Consider the body of evidence that supports Darwin's developing theory of evolution by natural selection Distinguish between natural selection and artificial selection Outline the main points of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, including overproduction, competition, variation, adaptation, and natural selection 4.3 Fitness for Survival Define the term evolution, explaining how evolution has led to biodiversity by altering populations and not individuals. Demonstrate, through examples, what the term fittest means in the phrase "survival of the fittest". Mechanisms of Evolution 4.4 Five Conditions That Can Affect Evolution Consider ways in which the genetic variation in a gene pool can be altered 4.5 Calculating Change in a Gene Pool Consider the criteria for genetic equilibrium, including a large population, random mating, no gene flow, no mutation, no natural selection Describe how scientists can determine whether a gene pool has changed 4.6 Changes in Populations due to Natural Selection Explain how natural selection leads to changes in populations Measuring Evolutionary Change 4.7 Selection Pressures Can Reduce or Increase Variation Describe how disruptive, stabilizing, and directional natural selection act on variation 4.8 Speciation Due to Isolation Describe how populations can become reproductively isolated Differentiate between divergent evolution (adaptive radiation) and convergent evolution. 4.9 Pace of Change Distinguish between two models for the pace of evolutionary change: punctuated equilibrium and gradualism Defining Life 4.10 Classifying Life Describe the dynamic nature of classification Experience some of the complexities of the systems currently in use
Domains of Life 4.11 Differentiating Between the Three Domains of Life Compare the characteristics of the domains of life: 1. Archaea 2. Bacteria 3. Eukarya Organizing Biodiversity Kingdoms in Domain Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya o o o 5.1 Kingdom Monera, Protists, and Fungi Evaluate the evidence used to classify viruses as living or non-living Evaluate the effects of viruses on human health Analyse monerans as a life-form at the prokaryotic level of organization Evaluate the effectiveness of various disinfectants, etc. on bacterial cultures Identify the general characteristics (cell type, nutrition, body form, reproduction, locomotion) that distinguish the members of these recognized kingdoms Identify examples of members from each kingdom 6.1 Kingdom Plantae Analyse how the increasing complexity of algae, mosses, and ferns represent an evolutionary continuum of adaptation to land environment Analyse how the increasing complexity of gymnosperms and angiosperms contribute to survival in a land environment Describe the differences that exist between the major groups of plants (bryophytes, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms) Identify the general characteristics (cell type, nutrition, body form, reproduction, locomotion) that distinguish the members of the Kingdom plantae Identify examples of members from this kingdom 7.1 Kingdom Animalia Identify the general characteristics (cell type, nutrition, body form, reproduction, locomotion) that distinguish the members of the Kingdom animalia Identify examples of members from this kingdom Analyse how the increasing complexity of animal phyla represents an evolutionary continuum Describe the differences that exist between the invertebrate and vertebrate phyla (symmetry, body cavity, reproduction, and digestion) Analyse the increasing complexity of the phylum Porifera and the phylum cnidarian Analyse the increasing complexity of the phylum Platyhelminthes, the phylum Nematoda, and the phylum Annelida Analyse the increasing complexity of the phylum Mollusca, the phylum Echinodermata, and the phylum Arthropoda relate the complexity of the form and function of vertebrates to the evolutionary continuum of animals
Conservation of Biodiversity 8.1 Biodiversity Define the concept of biodiversity in terms of ecosystem, species, and genetic diversity 8.2 Why Maintain Biodiversity Discuss a variety of reasons for maintaining biodiversity Loss of biodiversity Maintaining populations and species survival Sustainability of ecosystems Economic value of ecosystems 8.3 Conservation Biology Consider damage to ecosystems caused by human impact Describe a few strategies used to conserve biodiversity o Habitats and wildlife corridors o Species and ecosystem preservation programs o Ecological reserves o Public education