Download Course Syllabus Biology II - Spearfish School District

Biology II Course Syllabus
Spearfish High School 2015-2016
Doug Custis, Instructor
[email protected]
(605) 717-1212 (W)
Course/Program Description
Biology II will focus on covering the areas of Cellular Biology, Microbiology and
Anatomy/Physiology. Each of these main areas will be further subdivided.
Laboratory work will be a key element for all areas covered. We will conduct
both field and classroom experiments. The course is designed for Junior and
Senior students. Both of the text books used in this course are written at the
collegiate level.
Course Outline
1st Semester
2015-2016
General Biological Studies
Unit 1-The Cell (7 weeks)
Ch. 1- A View of Life
A. How to Define Life
B. How the Biosphere is Organized
C. How Living Things are Classified
D. The Process of Science
Ch. 3- The Chemistry of Organic Molecules
A. Organic Molecules
B. Carbohydrates
C. Lipids
D. Proteins
E. Nucleic Acids
Ch. 4- Cell Structure and Function
A. Cellular Level of Organization
B. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
Ch. 5- Membrane Structure and Function
A. Plasma Membrane Structure and Function
B. Permeability of the Plasma Membrane
Ch. 6- Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes
A. Cells and the Flow of Energy
B. Metabolic Reactions
C. Metabolic Pathways
D. Oxidation-Reduction and the Flow of Energy
Ch. 7- Photosynthesis
A. Photosynthetic Organisms
B. Plants as Solar Energy Converters
C. Light Reactions
D. Calvin Cycle Reactions
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Ch. 8- Cellular Respiration
A. Cellular Respiration
B. Outside the Mitochondria: Glycolysis
C. Inside the Mitochondria
D. Fermentation
E. Metabolic Pool
Unit 2-Genetic Basis of Life (3 weeks)
Ch. 9/10- The Cell cycle and Cellular Reproduction
A. The Cell cycle
B. Mitosis and Cytokinesis
C. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
Ch.12- Molecular Biology of the Gene
A. The Genetic Material
B. Replication of DNA
C. The Genetic Code of Life
D. Transcription
E. Translation
Unit 3-Evolution (4 weeks)
Ch. 15-Darwin and Evolution
A. Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection
Ch. 16 How Populations Evolve
A. Genes, Populations, and Evolution
Unit 4-Microbiology (4 weeks)
Ch. 21- Viruses, Bacteria and Archea
A. Viruses, Viroids and Prions
B. The Prokaryotes
C. The Bacteria
D. The Archaea
Course Outline
2nd Semester
2015-2016
Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 1-Levels of Organization (1 week)
Ch. 1- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
A. Introduction
B. Levels of Organization
C. Characteristics of Life
D. Maintenance of Life
E. Organizations of the Human Body
F. Anatomical Terminology
Ch. 5- Tissues
A. Epithelial Tissues
B. Connective Tissues
C. Muscle Tissues
D. Nervous Tissues
E. Types of Membranes
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Unit 2-Support and Movement (4 weeks)
Ch. 6- Integumentary System
A. Skin and Its Tissues
B. Accessory Organs of the Skin
C. Regulation of Body Temperature
D. Healing of Wounds
Ch. 7-Skeletal System
A. Bone Structure
B. Bone Development and Growth
C. Bone Function
D. Skeletal Organization
Ch. 8- Muscular System
A. Structure of Skeletal Muscle
B. Skeletal Muscle Contraction
C. Muscular responses
D. Smooth, Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle
E. Major Skeletal Muscles
Unit 3-Transport (4 weeks)
Ch. 12-Blood
A. Blood and Blood Cells
B. Blood Plasma
C. Hemostasis
Ch. 13- Cardiovascular System
A. Structure of the Heart
B. Heart Actions
C. Blood Vessels
D. Blood Pressure
E. Paths of Circulation
Unit 4-Absorption and Excretion (6 weeks)
Ch. 15- Digestive System
A. General Characteristics of the Alimentary Canal
B. Organs Involved in Digestion
C. Nutrition and Nutrients
D. Process of Swallowing
Ch. 16- Respiratory System
A. Organs of the Respiratory System
B. Breathing Mechanism
C. Control of Breathing
D. Gas Exchange
Ch. 17- Urinary System
A. Kidneys
B. Formation of Urine
C. Elimination of Urine
Unit 5-The Human Life Cycle (3 weeks)
Ch. 19- Reproductive Systems
A. Organs of the Male Reproductive System
B. Organs of the Female Reproductive System
C. Birth Control and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
This is a comparative anatomy class, so a dissection will be involved. Students
will provide their own gloves for the dissection.
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Materials/Textbook Information
1st Semester
Text: Biology-11th ed.
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Three-ring binder with loose leaf paper is required
2nd Semester
Text: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology-11th ed.
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Three-ring binder with loose leaf paper is required.
Course Requirements
1. Students are expected to bring their notebook, text book and something to
write with everyday.
2. Notebooks should be kept organized and neat.
3. Students are expected to participate in class discussions and activities.
4. Attendance is extremely important. When it is necessary to miss class
students need to get missed work and visit with the instructor.
Class Projects
1. Throughout the year the Biology II classes will conduct a year-long
field study of Spearfish Creek. Focusing on the detection of several
different chemicals, pH, temperature, and identifying various macro
and micro invertebrates. This involves in-class and out-of-class
time.
2. If you are unable to attend the out-of-class time that you are
scheduled for you need to make arrangements with the instructor.
(additional information on this will be included with documents
provided to the student)
Class Procedures and Rules
1. Report to class ready to learn and participate
2. School tardy policy will be enforced.
3. Food and drink are not allowed. The only exception is water in a clear,
plastic container.
4. Treat others how you expect to be treated.
5. Students are expected to clean-up after themselves.
6. Inappropriate behavior in the lab will not be tolerated. This is your only
warning.
7. The student is expected to do their own work. There is never an
acceptable excuse for cheating. The schools policy on cheating will be
strictly enforced.
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8. If a student receives an “Out-of School” Suspension (OSS) they will
receive “Zero’s” on all work missed during the suspension. The student
will still be expected to complete the missing work.
9. Coats and book bags will not be allowed at the student’s desk. They will
be placed in the rear of the room so they are not taking up space in the
rows between the desks.
Laptop and Internet Procedures
See the student handbook.
*Unless told in advance, you will not need your computer for classes.
Homework Procedures
1. Homework will be assigned a due date. That is when it is to be turned in.
2. Late work will not be accepted.
3. Homework is more than just completing an assignment. It is designed to
be a learning exercise. Homework assignments often lead to quizzes.
Assessment Plan
The school wide-grading scale will be used.
96-100 A
92-95 A89-91 B+
86-88 B
83-85 B79-82 C+
76-78 C
73-75 C69-72 D+
65-68 D
60-64 D-
How is your grade determined?
1. Student assessment will be based on homework, tests and quizzes, labs
and any projects that are assigned. The student is expected to monitor
their grade throughout the semester.
2. Extra credit is not available.
Grade Rounding Policy:
Grade values of .5 or higher will be rounded to the next whole number.
Make-Up Work
1. If you are going to be absent for a scheduled event you need to make-up
class work prior to the absence. This is especially true for tests, projects
or other homework that has been assigned for that date.
2. Follow school policy unless other arrangements are made.
3. If a student is absent on a day when a test is scheduled the student will
take an alternative form of the test. The test will cover the same material
and may or may not be of the same format.
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General Information
Absences:
1. Keep absences to a minimum. The reason why you were gone isn’t
important. What is important is that you missed valuable time in class.
2. If you are absent it is your responsibility to get the make-up work.
Extra Help: Extra help is always available. I am available during Spartan
Time, before and after school. It is up to the student to ask for extra help.
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