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COURSE DESCRIPTION Biology SC241 Room 275 Biology 1 is a course that introduces students to the world of living things. The students explore the following: basic life processes at the molecular, cellular, systemic, organismal, and ecological levels of organization within the biosphere; interdependence and interactions within the environment to include relationships, behavior, and population dynamics; cultural and historical scientific contributions of men and women; evidence that supports biological evolution; and current and emerging technologies. Textbook Biology; The Dynamics of Life. Glencoe, 2002. Biology 1 Website for Textbook (science.glencoe.com) 1. Go to website above. 2. Click "Find Your Book." 3. Click "Tennessee" 4. Click "Biology" 5. Click "Biology: The Dynamics of Life (2002)" 6. Click "Chapter Resources" Unit 1, chapter 1 Other possibilities: "In the News" (current events) Section Launcher Movies Online Student Edition (user name: BDOL, password: huChEtAsp5) Microscopy Links (cells, organs, fungi, molds, insects, arachnids, plants, & "Most Wanted Bugs.") Virtual Dissection Science Fair Ideas 7. Click any of the following: Web links/Interactive games/In the News/Internet Biolab/Quiz/Worksheets
Makeup Work Students with excused absences will follow the guidelines for making up work at CHS. One day will be allowed for each day missed. Late work may be turned in up to four days but points will be reduced each day. (Ex: 1 day late=70%, 2 days late=50%, 3 days late=30%, 4 days late=%10). Students are strongly encouraged to get their work in on time so that the maximum number of points can be earned. Make-up tests should be scheduled with the teacher as soon as the student returns to school. Evaluation Students will be graded using a point system. Students will accumulate points with each assignment, project, test, quiz, etc. The percentage of total points earned at the end of each nine-week period will determine their grade. The SCS grading scale will be applied. Be sure to check the computer for grade updates. *Students should bring the teacher a printed-signed copy of their grade for interim reports. Point Scale for Biology Homework 10pts. (Daily) Tests 100pts. (Bi-Weekly) Quizzes 20pts. (Weekly) Lab work 35pts. (Bi-Weekly) Research Paper 100pts. (First Semester) Project 100pts. (Second Semester) Research Paper Each student will write a 3-5 page research paper on a selected biology topic. The paper will be worth 100 points. The CHS library will be utilized to obtain sources for the paper. Rules for the paper will be supplied to the student early in the first semester. Science Project Each student will design and complete a science project using the scientific method. Each project will be worth 100 points. These will not be due until second semester. Students may reserve a topic at anytime with permission from the teacher. The teacher will provide topics for those who need one. Lab Fee Each student will be required to turn in a $5.00 lab fee to be used for extra supplies needed for laboratory investigations. This money will go into an account in the business office.
Course Syllabus 1st Nine Weeks Chpt 1 Lab Safety, Scientific Method, Metrics, Properties of Life Chpt 7 Microscope Chpt 2 Symbiosis, Abiotic/Biotic Factors, Trophic Levels of the Energy Pyramid, Organisms in the Energy Pyramid Chpt 3 Organisms in the Energy Pyramid, Biomes Chpt 4 Environmental Effects on Population Growth Curves, Analyze and Interpret Population Growth Curves Chpt 33 Innate and Learned Behaviors Chpt 5 Human Activities on Ecosystems Chpt 6 Biomolecules Chpt 7 The Microscope Chpt 7 Identify Organelles, Plant and Animal Cells Second Nine Weeks: Chpt 8 Movement of Water, Homeostasis, Mitosis/Cell Cycle Chpt 9 Active and Passive Transport, Products and Reactants, The Chloroplast, Carbon/Oxygen Cycle, Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration, Interdependence of Photosynthesis and Respiration, Transfer of Energy from Respiration to Cellular Work Chpt 10 Meiosis/Genetic Variability, Chromosomal Number in Meiosis and Mitosis Chpt 10 Reproduction (Sexual/Asexual), Dominant and Recessive Genes, Monohybrid and Dihybrid Crosses Third Nine Weeks: Chpt 11 DNA Structure, Replication and Protein Synthesis, Mutations Chpt 12 Genetic Disease Chpt 13 Genetic Diseases, Genetic Engineering/Gel Electrophoresis, DNA Changes Related to Mutations, DNA Bases for Mutations, DNA Fingerprinting, Biochemical Comparison Chpt 14 Fossils Chpt 15 Speciation, Divergent Evolution, Homologous Structures, Natural and Artificial Selection Fourth Nine Weeks: Chpt 17 Classification, Dichotomous Key Chpt 18 Viruses and Bacteria Chpt 19 Protists Chpt 20 Fungi Chpt 25 Symmetry Chpt 28/30 Life Cycles Gateway Review Chpt 27-38 Organ Structure and Functions Chpt 24 Plant Reproduction- Alternation of Generations Chpt 39 Immunity
For the Classroom: -Textbook -Notebook paper -Pen and pencil -Agenda Book *Helpful but not required: calculators, metric rulers
CLASS RULES 1. Receive permission to get out of your desk. 2. Receive permission to speak. 3. Participation in classroom activities. (3rd tardy will result in a disciplinary referral) 4. Show RESPECT for teachers and students. 5. Come PREPARED for class. (No food, gum, or candies) *Should you make the decision to break these rules the following consequences will result: 1. First Offense: You will be given a warning. 2. Second Offense: You will be given a written assignment. 3. Third Offense: Parents will receive a phone call. 4. Fourth Offense: A Disciplinary referral will be sent to the administration. *As a student in Mr. Dixon's class I have read the guidelines above and agree to follow them to the best of my ability. I fully understand the consequences of my behavior. *Student's signature__________________________________________ *Parent's signature___________________________________________ *Teacher's signature ________________________________________
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