vcc.ca

BIOL 0983: Biology 12 - Part 1 

Effective date

January 2024 

Department

CF - Science 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




Description

This course introduces the student to the study of the cell. Students examine cell structure, metabolism and genetics. The course explores diets and family hereditary patterns, linking both to the blueprint of life itself, DNA. Topics addressed include basic chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition, immunology, cancer, the human genome, genetic engineering, and metabolic pathways. Both Biology 0983 and Biology 0993 are required for completion of ABE Provincial Level Biology (Anatomy & Physiology 12). Biology 0983 and Biology 0993 can be taken at the same time or in any order. 

Credits

4.0 

Year of study

Grade 12 Equivalency 

Prerequisites

Biology 11 (BIOL 0861 & BIOL 0871 or equivalent); English 10 or an equivalent listed at https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/english-language-proficiency-requirements/; Math 10 (MATH 0750 & MATH 0751 or equivalent); Chemistry 11 (CHEM O861 & CHEM 0871 or equivalent) is recommended; English 11 is strongly recommended. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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
 

Instructional Strategies

Option 1: Self-paced - one-to-one individualized instruction
Option 2: Class-based delivery - lecture and small group workshops and labs

Upon completion of BIOL 0983 & 0993, students will have completed a minimum of 7 laboratory activities. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Quizzes/Tests 

40 

Class-based: 2 tests at 20% each 

Lab Work 

30 

Class-based: approximately 30% for various lab related activities including at least one formal lab write-up 

Assignments 

10 

Class-based: approximately 10% for various assignments, which may include genetics and/or nutrition 

Final Exam 

20 

Class-based 

Assignments 

55 

Self-paced: 13 Labs and assignments totaling 55% 

Quizzes/Tests 

45 

Self-paced: 3 Tests at 15% each 

Course topics

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.
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