CONT773: Senior Biology

Course Schedule

Registration will remain open until 4pm EST on the posted registration deadline date.

Course Description

The Senior Biology AQ is designed to prepare you to teach Senior-level Biology by examining concepts related to the nature and teaching of science, with emphasis on exploring and challenging the strategies used to teach biological concepts. The course is structured around the following questions:

• Who are the learners?
• What do I want them to know or be able to do?
• How will I know they have learned?
• What learning conditions are needed to create to support the learning?

Through independent research, small-group and whole-class discussion, collaboration, and reflection, you will explore these questions as they relate to the Senior Biology curriculum. In the process, you will develop ideas to teach a robust, engaging and inquiry-driven class that is inclusive for all students and sensitive to potential biases. Opportunities for professional dialogue, collaborative inquiry, access to rich resources, and investigation of the role of technology in supporting teaching and learning will enable you to feel confident in teaching a Senior Biology course.

Application Requirements

1. OCT MEMBERSHIP We will use the OCT number you provide during online registration to confirm you are an OCT member with an undergraduate degree.
2. YOUR UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT(S)*

Your transcript(s) must show: The equivalent of 3.0 full-year undergraduate/graduate courses in Biology/Biochemistry or the equivalent of 2.0 full-year undergraduate/graduate courses if you already hold another senior qualification.

*If you completed a Queen's undergrad (at any time), or a B.Ed., Honour Specialist, or an Intermediate or Senior ABQ course with us within the last 4 years you are not required to resend your transcripts.

Course Materials

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Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations for a specific learning need (e.g., learning disability) within their AQ/ABQ course, should click here for further information and support.

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Refund Schedule

If you drop a course:

1. by the midpoint of the course, you will receive 100% of your course fee.
2. after the midpoint, before the end of the course, you will receive 50% of your course fee.

For more about our refund policies, visit our Fees & Refunds page.