Grade 12 Biology Program

Our Grade 12 Biology Program follows Ontario's Academic Curriculum (SBI4U) with the goal of fostering knowledge for university and beyond. Your child will develop an in-depth understanding of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Our programs will explore areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed refining skill needed for further study various branches of the life sciences and related fields.

Biochemistry

The Biochemical Basis of Life

The Fundamental Chemistry of Life and Water
The Carbon Chemistry of Life, and Carbohydrates and Lipids
Proteins, Nucleic Acids and Enzymes

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Structure, and Membrane Structure and Functions
Transport across Membranes

Metabolic Processes

Introduction to Metabolism

Metabolism, Energy and ATP
Enzymes and Activation Energy

Cellular Respiration

Cellular Respiration and Aerobic Respiratin
Efficiency and Regulation of Cellular Respiration
Anaerobic Pathways

Photosynthesis

An Introduction to Photosynthesis
Pathways of Photosynthesis
The Calvin Cycle and Alternative Mechanisms of Carbon Fixation
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

Molecular Genetics

Hereditary Molecules of Life

The Molecular Basis of Inheritance, and DNA Structure and Function
DNA Replication and Repair
DNA Organization in Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes
DNA Replication and Aging

Genes and Protein

Gene to Protein
Transcription and Translation
Controlling Gene Expression and Genetic Mutations
Genomes and Gene Organization

Genetic Technologies

Manipulating and Cloning DNA
DNA Sequencing
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Homeostasis

Homeostasis and Internal Balance

Maintaining an Internal Balance, Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms
Thermoregulation
Water Balance
The Excretory System

The Endocrine System

Hormones and Endocrine Glands
Regulating Blood Sugar
Reproductive Hormones

The Nervous System

Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System
Senses and Body and Stress

Population Dynamics

Natural Population Dynamics

Population Characteristics and Demography
Changes in Population Size over Time and Factors That Affect Population Growth
Interactions between Individuals

Human Population Dynamics

Human Population and Implications of Human Population Growth