Example course description

Below, you will find the 10th grade class 'course description'

(note: the overall objectives are actually based on IB criteria!)

Biology 10C

Course Description:  Students will learn about the scientific method as a fundamental tool for acquisition of knowledge, in particular as it applies to the study of life, biology. Emphasis will be placed upon critical thinking and the practical design of controlled experiments.

Discussion of current biological research news and laboratory experiments will supplement textbook contents. A variety of assessments will be used to adequately evaluate student progress during the year.

Course Objectives: 

1. Demonstrate an understanding of:

a. scientific facts and concepts

b. scientific methods and techniques

c. scientific terminology

d. methods of presenting scientific information.

2. Apply and use:

a. scientific facts and concepts

b. scientific methods and techniques

c. scientific terminology to communicate effectively

d. appropriate methods to present scientific information.

3. Construct, analyse and evaluate:

a. hypotheses, research questions and predictions

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 80px;">b. scientific methods and techniques

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 80px;">c. scientific explanations.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Course Topics:

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Biology of learning

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The origin and chemistry of life

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Cells and Variation

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Classification of Organisms

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Respiration

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Genetics

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Lifestyle choices

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Course Expectations: 

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Required Materials

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;">1. textbook: Complete Biology

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;">2. notebook, A4

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;">3. Large ring binder for handouts

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;">4. Plastic sleeves, pencils, pens, eraser, ruler and hole punch.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Classroom policy and procedures

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Respect and cooperation, honesty and proper behavior are essential.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Any form of cheating will be severely penalized.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Internet access will be strictly restricted to accessing information as part of class inquiries, not general browsing.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Homework policy

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;">Attention to deadlines is obligatory. Hard copies of assignments are due on the date demanded. Late work will be marked down, and without a valid excuse will not be accepted more than one class meeting after the original assignment was due.