Biology 30
The Instructor for this course is Clint Binsfeld
Course History
First Offered in 2006
Redeveloped for 2016
Developed by Clint Binsfeld
Pre-requisite Health Science 20
Course Description
The Saskatchewan Biology Curriculum has been renewed and in Cyber School it has been organized into 5 units of study.
1. Cell Biology - Organization of Life BI30-LI1, BI30-LI2 BI30-LI3
2. Genetics and Biotechnology - Genetics and Biotechnology BI30-GB1, BI30-GB2, BI30-GB3
3. Evolution - BI30-OL1, BI30-OL2, BI30-OL3
4. Diversity of Life - Organization of Life and Life and Evolution
5. Student Directed Study - BI30-SDS1
While studying Biology online students will have access to a textbook which can be uploaded to the device of their choice. Links and videos within the text allow for supplemental content to be easily accessed. Evaluation will consist of labs, reading and question assignments, and exams. A final project, which is developed by the student, allows for greater understanding of personal interest. With assistance from the instructor, projects are designed to based on the student's specific interests and talents.
Credit Recovery
Unit 1 Cell Biology (20 days) - Organization of Life BI30-LI1, BI30-LI2 BI30-LI3
Unit 2 Genetics and Biotechnology (40 days) - Genetics and Biotechnology BI30-GB1, BI30-GB2, BI30-GB3
Unit 3 Evolution (35 days) - BI30-OL1, BI30-OL2, BI30-OL3
Unit 4 Diversity of Life (40 days) - Organization of Life and Life and Evolution
Unit 5 Student Directed Study (15 days) - BI30-SDS1