Biologie 12 Immersion
Biologie 12 Immersion has 4 units:
Unit 1: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and ultimately organisms must maintain a biological balance despite changing external conditions. Homeostasis is the state of internal balance so critical to existence. It represents a dynamic equilibrium displaying constant interactions and checks and balances both within organisms and between organisms and their environment. There are a variety of systems within living things responsible for the maintenance of this delicate balance and this unit will identify and introduce the role of some of those plant and animal systems. The systems that will be studied include the nervous (electrochemical) and endocrine (chemical) systems.
Unit 2: Reproduction and development Reproduction and development helps the student to understand the principles of how living organisms reproduce and develop at both the cellular and individual levels. The primary emphasis is placed on mammalian systems. Students should begin to appreciate the complexity and importance of reproductive technologies and be able to discuss and analyze from a variety of perspectives, the relative risks and the benefits these technologies create.
Unit 3: Genetic Continuity Much of the structure and function of every living organism is determined by deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). It is important for a scientifically literate person to understand principles and fundamentals about DNA: what is it; how it works; how and for what purpose humans are manipulating it; and why this major area of scientific and technological endeavor has dramatic implications for humans and planet Earth. This unit will provide the students with the basic information required for the comprehension of genetics.
Unit 4: Evolution, change and diversity Evolution is a concept in biology that links yesterday with today. This unit focuses on the history, importance and mechanisms of the process of evolution and how a change in the DNA blueprint creates new traits that propel evolution. It builds upon what the students have learned about mutations and genetic variability and shows how these can lead to changes in species based upon natural selection. This unit also outlines evidence and arguments pertaining to the origin, development and diversity of living organisms on earth.
Unit 1: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and ultimately organisms must maintain a biological balance despite changing external conditions. Homeostasis is the state of internal balance so critical to existence. It represents a dynamic equilibrium displaying constant interactions and checks and balances both within organisms and between organisms and their environment. There are a variety of systems within living things responsible for the maintenance of this delicate balance and this unit will identify and introduce the role of some of those plant and animal systems. The systems that will be studied include the nervous (electrochemical) and endocrine (chemical) systems.
Unit 2: Reproduction and development Reproduction and development helps the student to understand the principles of how living organisms reproduce and develop at both the cellular and individual levels. The primary emphasis is placed on mammalian systems. Students should begin to appreciate the complexity and importance of reproductive technologies and be able to discuss and analyze from a variety of perspectives, the relative risks and the benefits these technologies create.
Unit 3: Genetic Continuity Much of the structure and function of every living organism is determined by deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). It is important for a scientifically literate person to understand principles and fundamentals about DNA: what is it; how it works; how and for what purpose humans are manipulating it; and why this major area of scientific and technological endeavor has dramatic implications for humans and planet Earth. This unit will provide the students with the basic information required for the comprehension of genetics.
Unit 4: Evolution, change and diversity Evolution is a concept in biology that links yesterday with today. This unit focuses on the history, importance and mechanisms of the process of evolution and how a change in the DNA blueprint creates new traits that propel evolution. It builds upon what the students have learned about mutations and genetic variability and shows how these can lead to changes in species based upon natural selection. This unit also outlines evidence and arguments pertaining to the origin, development and diversity of living organisms on earth.