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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 1 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 2 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. 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6