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BIOL 0871: Biology 11 Part 2
Effective date
January 2024
Department
CF - Science
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to the study plants and animals by examining their structures, functions, evolution and environments. Field trips provide students with opportunities to explore local ecology and analyze and interpret data collected.
Biology 0861 and Biology 0871 can be taken at the same time or in any order.
Both Biology 0861 and Biology 0871 are required for completion of the equivalent of ABE Advanced Level Biology.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
Grade 11 Equivalency
Prerequisites
MATH 0751, Foundations of Math & Precalculus 10 or equivalent; English 10 or equivalent.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Students will meet the learning outcomes for ABE Advanced Level Biology as stated in the 2023-24 ABE Articulation Handbook: https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 96
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Option 1: Self-paced - one-to-one individualized instruction, field trips and labs
Option 2: Class-based - lecture and small group workshops, field trips and labs
Upon completion of BIOL 0861 & BIOL 0871, students will have completed a minimum of 7 laboratory activities.
Option 2: Class-based - lecture and small group workshops, field trips and labs
Upon completion of BIOL 0861 & BIOL 0871, students will have completed a minimum of 7 laboratory activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Class-based Option: formal lab report & classification assignment |
|
Field Experience |
20 |
Class-based Option |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
65 |
Class-based Option: 3 tests plus a number of quizzes |
|
Other |
|
OR Self-paced: Assignments 20%, Field Experience 7%, Labs 7%, 4 |
Course topics
- Classification Systems and Major Taxonomic Groups Levels of Biological Organization Features of Animal Evolution, Variety of Reproductive Strategies Marine & Intertidal Zone Ecology (Aquarium Fieldtrip, Low-Tide Field Trip, & Lab Examination of Living Organisms - class-based only) Identify structures, distinguishing characteristics & life processes for the following: - Porifera, Cnidaria, - Nematoda, Platyhelminthes, Annelida (worm labs - examine internal/external structures in various phyla) - Molluscs, Arthropods, Echinoderms (labs include behavioural & structural examination of variety of mollusc, arthropod, and/or echinoderm specimens) - Chordates, Including Origin of the Vertebrates, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds (field trip - observe birds in natural setting), & Mammals (lab – comparison of vertebrate skeletons), Origins of Humans Evolution of Plants. Algae (lab - microscopic and other examination of algae), Bryophytes (lab – dissection and examination of moss - class-based only), Ferns (lab – dissection and examination of ferns - class-based only), Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms (cone, fruit and flower lab - class-based only)
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.