SBI4U
Grade 12 Biology - University Preparation
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This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.
Prerequisite: Biology, Grade 11, University Preparation
The Ontario Curriculum
Course Outline
Lab Format for Biology
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Resources
Resources
For Students
"While your laptop might seem faster and more efficient, there are good reasons for having a paper-bound notebook and pen — any kind you prefer — at the ready.
Researchers have found that note-taking using keyboarding involves taking notes verbatim (word for word) in a way that does not involve processing information, and so have called this “non-generative” note-taking. By contrast, taking notes by hand involves cognitive engagement in summarising, paraphrasing, organising, concept and vocabulary mapping — in short, manipulating and transforming information that leads to deeper understanding.
Note-taking becomes note-making: an active involvement in making sense and meaning for later reflection, study or sharing of notes to compare understanding with lab partners or classmates. This becomes a potent study strategy, as one’s own processing can be further consolidated through talk."
A recent study in Frontiers in Psychology monitored brain activity in students taking notes and found that those writing by hand had higher levels of electrical activity across a wide range of interconnected brain regions responsible for movement, vision, sensory processing and memory. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that has many experts speaking up about the importance of teaching children to handwrite words and draw pictures.
NPR - https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/11/1250529661/handwriting-cursive-typing-schools-learning-brain
A list of resources for graduating students attending uOttawa and Carleton (this is not an official LDH list of resources, please contact your guidance counsellor for specific resources, this list is compiled by LDH alumni):
Reddit (uOttawa subreddit: r/geegees) (Carleton subreddit: r/carletonU)
Reddit is a website that is very useful for asking any questions related to academics (profs, courses, electives, advice), the admission process and any updates regarding the university.
Filled with experienced students that are willing to answer any question through comments.
https://uri-irpc.ca/contacting-pis (reclick link on redirect notice)
A website detailing the stepwise method of formulating the very first email to a research professor, showing your interest in being a part of their lab.
OneNote
An Office 365 application that is very useful for note taking (especially if you have a 2-in-1 computer or a tablet)
You can use OneNote to keep all your notes in one area which facilitates studying and revision!
You can organize your notes by notebook and semester!
uOttawa: If you don’t have the full subscription Office 365, contact the Information Technology office by sending a request at (https://it.uottawa.ca/hours-of-operation) and they will give you access!!
Website where you can find a list of bird courses (to boost your average) by university
uOttawa (and Algonquin): Brightspace and Pulse
A portal to find all information related to your course materials (syllabus, course notes in PPT/PDF form, grades, quizzes and evaluations, office hours, assignments and their submission)
Pulse is the mobile app that allows you to access brightspace
CU learn
The Carleton equivalent of Brightspace
https://www.cvuo.ca/clubs-list
List of clubs you can join at uOttawa
https://www.cusaonline.ca/clubs/guide/
Carleton clubs and societies
http://notebro.com / studocu
A “reciprocal note sharing” resource where you could access past midterms and assignments from various courses. Although the midterms change often every year, the assessments are useful as practice questions. You could upload a course syllabus or something equally minimal to gain access.
For all you biomed students/bio/biochem @ uOttawa <broken link>
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sqKtEhna6lozvp-tHxdGguQpYVRxDLGnKfRBJ51cgqs/mobilebasic
A link someone made for you first year guys to help in choosing a professor (Feiner>Carnegie)
LinkedIn
A website used to build your professional profile, record your experiences and make professional relationships.
Text book Errata
p. 12 Table 4 - helium valence shell should read 1s2.p. 22 top
paragraph: HCl(g) should be HCl(aq)
p. 26 figure 4:
acetone should relpace =H with =O
carboxyl should replace –O with –C
sulfhydryl –SH- replace with –SH (no dash after H)
p. 30 Figure 2c: carbon 1 attached to hydroxyl and oxygen, the oxygen should be H
p. 31 Figure 3b: the C1 glucose is bonding to the C5 of fructose which should be the C2 of fructose.
p. 31 Figure 3c: note the glucose is b, it is shown incorrectly on p. 31 at C1, the hydroxyl groups should be switched.
p. 116 Pseudocolouring of the RER is 'weird'
p. 367 – EcoRI cut is shown incorrectly in the bottom diagram, there is an extra G
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