Download Course Name: Anatomy and Physiology Level: H Points: 5

Course Name: Biology
Teacher Name: Claire E. Boudreau
Level: A
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Biology : Concepts and Connections
th
5 edition
Campbell, Reece, Taylor and Simon
Pearson
Syllabus:
st
1 Quarter:
Chapter 1: Biology: Exploring Life
The Scope of Biology
Evolution, Unity, and Diversity
The Process of Science
Biology and Everyday Life
Chapter 2: The Chemical Basis of life
Elements, Atoms, and Molecules
Water’s Life-Supporting Properties
Chemical Reactions
Chapter 3: The Molecules of Cells
Introduction to Organic Compounds
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
Chapter 4: A Tour of the Cell
Introduction to the Cell
Organelles of the Endomembrane System
Energy-Converting Organelles
The Cytoskeleton and Related Structures
Cell Surfaces and Junctions
Functional Categories of Organelles
Chapter 5: The Working Cell
Energy and the Cell
How Enzymes Function
Membrane Structure and Function
Chapter 6: How Cells Harvest Chemical Energy
Introduction to Cellular Respiration
Stages of Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
Interconnections between Molecular Breakdown and Synthesis
nd
2
Quarter:
Chapter 7: Photosynthesis: Using Light to Make Food
An Overview of Photosynthesis
The Light Reactions: Converting Solar Energy to Chemical Energy
The Calvin Cycle: Converting CO2 to Sugars
Photosynthesis Reviewed and Extended
Photosynthesis, Solar Radiation, and Earth’s Atmosphere
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Chapter 8: The Cellular Basis of Reproduction and Inheritance
Connection between Cell Division and Reproduction
The Eukaryotic Cell Cycle and Mitosis
Meiosis and Crossing Over
Alterations of Chromosome Number and Structure
Chapter 9: Patterns of Inheritance
Mendel’s Law
Variations on Mendel’s Law
The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
Sex Chromosomes and Sex-Linked Genes
Chapter 10: Molecular Biology of the Gene
The Structure of the Genetic Material
DNA Replication
The Flow of Genetic Information from DNA to RNA to Protein
Microbial Genetics
Chapter 11: The Control of Gene Expression
Gene Regulation
Animal Cloning
The Genetic Control of Embryonic Development
The Genetic Basis of Cancer
Chapter 12: DNA Technology and Genomics
Bacterial Plasmids and Gene Cloning
Restrictions Fragment Analysis and DNA Fingerprinting
Genomics
Genetically Modified Organisms
Chapter 13: How Populations Evolve
Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
Population Genetics and the Modern Synthesis
Variation and Natural Selection
Chapter 14: The Origin of Species
Concepts of Species
Mechanisms of Speciation
Macroevolution
rd
3 Quarter:
Chapter 15: Tracing Evolutionary History
Macroevolution and Earth’s History
Phylogeny and Systematics
Chapter 16: The Origin and Evolution of Microbial Life: Prokaryotes and Protists
Early Earth and the Origin of Life
Prokaryotes
Protists
Chapter 19: Human Evolution
Primate Diversity
Hominid Evolution
Our Culture History and Its Consequences
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Chapter 20: Unifying Concepts of Animal Structure and Function
The Hierarchy of Structural Organization in an Animal
Exchanges with the External Environment
Chapter 21: Nutrition and Digestion
Obtaining and Processing Food
Human Digestive System
Diets and Digestive Adaptations
Nutrition
Chapter 22: Gas Exchange
Mechanisms of Gas Exchange
Transport of Gases in the body
Chapter 23: Circulation
Mechanisms of Internal Transport
The Mammalian Cardiovascular System
Structure and Function of Blood
Chapter 24: The Immune System
Innate Defenses against Infection
Acquired Immunity
Disorders of the Immune System
Chapter 25: Control of the Internal Environment
Thermoregulation
Osmoregulation and Excretion
Chapter 26: Chemical Regulation
The Nature of Chemical Regulation
The Vertebrate Endocrine System
Hormones and Homeostasis
Chapter 27: Reproduction and Embryonic Development
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
Human Reproduction
Principles of Embryonic Development
Human Development
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4 Quarter:
Chapter 28: Nervous System
Nervous System Structure and Function
Nerve Signals and Their Transmission
An Overview of Animal Nervous Systems
The Human Brain
Chapter 29: The Senses
Sensory Reception
Vision
Hearing and Balance
Taste and Smell
Chapter 30: How Animals Move
Movement and Locomotion
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Skeletal Support
Muscle Contraction and Movement
Chapter 31: Plant Structure, Reproduction, and Development
Plant Structure and Function
Plant Growth
Reproduction and Flowering Plants
Chapter 32: Plant Nutrition and Transport
The Uptake and Transport of Plant Nutrients
Plant Nutrients and the Soil
Plant Nutrition and Symbiosis
Chapter 33: Control Systems in Plants
Plant Hormones
Growth Responses and Biological Rhythms in Plants
Plant Defenses
Chapter 34: Biosphere: An Introduction to Earth’s Diverse Environments
The Biosphere
Aquatic Biomes
Terrestrial Biomes
Chapter 35: Behavioral Adaptations to the Environment
The Scientific Study of Behavior
Learning
Foraging and Mating Behaviors
Social Behavior and Sociobiology
Chapter 36: Population Dynamics
Population Structure and Dynamics
Life Histories and Their Evolution
The Human Population
Chapter 37: Communities and Ecosystems
Structural Features of Communities
Ecosystem Structure and Dynamics
Ecosystem Alteration
Chapter 38: Conservation Biology
The Biodiversity Crisis: An Overview
Conservation of Populations and Species
Managing and Restoring Ecosystems
Assessment tools:
Teacher observations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral exams
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
4
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Attendance
Class participation
Mid year exam
Final exam
Homework
Grading Policy:
Tests
Labs
Homework
Class work
Mid year/Final exam
Terms 1 and 3:
30%
30%
20%
20%
Terms 2 and 4:
30%
30%
10%
10%
20%
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