Big Ideas:
- Plants and animals, including humans, are made of specialized cells, tissues, and organs
that are organized into systems. - Developments in medicine and medical technology can have social and ethical implications.
Overall Expectations:
By the end of this course, students will:
B1. evaluate the importance of medical and other technological developments related to systems biology, and analyse their societal and ethical implications;
B2. investigate cell division, cell specialization, organs, and systems in animals and plants, using research and inquiry skills, including various laboratory techniques;
B3. demonstrate an understanding of the hierarchical organization of cells, from tissues, to organs, to systems in animals and plants.