SCN3230-ABED_1: Course Introduction

In Biology 30, you will learn more than facts. You will be encouraged to develop positive attitudes and to acquire and use knowledge and skills in responsible ways. This course is intended to develop students' understanding and application of biological concepts and skills. Biology 30 focuses on understanding the biological principles behind the natural events students experience and technology they use daily.

Biology 30 is composed of four units:

Unit A: Nervous and Endocrine Systems

Unit B: Reproduction and Development

Unit C: Cell Division, Genetics, and Molecular Biology

Unit D: Population and Community Dynamics

Alberta Diploma Examination

Biology 30 is a Grade 12 course that requires the students to write the Alberta Provincial Diploma Exam at the end. The student's final score for the course is determined by weighting the school-awarded mark as 70% and the diploma exam mark as 30%. For more information, ask your course teacher.

LearnAlberta.ca

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Weighting of Biology 30 Course

	Assignments (50%)	Quizzes (2%)	Exams (48%)
Unit A Nervous and Endocrine Systems	6 Assignments	2 Quizzes
Unit B Reproduction and Development	5 Assignments	2 Quizzes
			Midterm Exam (18%)
Unit C Cell Division, Genetics, and Molecular Biology	10 Assignments	3 Quizzes
Unit D Population and Community Dynamics	4 Assignments	1 Quiz
			Final Exam (30%)
Total	25 Assignments	8 Quizzes	2 Exams

Biology 30 Partners & Copyright Information

The original field test version of Biology 30 was developed by Alberta Education in partnership with seven educational jurisdictions under the terms of the Biology-Chemistry-Physics Collaborative Course Development Project. Click here for details.