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Advanced Biology Syllabus 2014-2015 Andrea Pino Antl Room 207 [email protected] (619) 470-0555 ext. 4207 Course Description College Preparatory Course (P). This is a first year course intended for students with the interest and ability to extend their study of biology beyond the basic course, and/or who are contemplating a science-related career but are not prepared to take Advanced Placement Biology as their first biology course. It covers all the elements of the regular course, including the same inquiry and cooperative strategies, but the pace will be faster, and it will go into greater depth in selected areas. It builds extensively on concepts learned in physics and chemistry and is more quantitative. It addresses state science standards. There are no cluster or seminar sections; students desiring a more rigorous course should take the Advanced Placement Biology course. Recommended Materials Spiral Bound Notebook Pencils, pens, markers, and dry erase markers 3 Ring binder with Biology Section Note cards for Vocabulary terms Textbook: Campbell et al., Biology: Concepts & Connections, Prentice-Hall, 2006. (aka Bat Book) Grading Policy Letter Grade A B C D F Grade Percentage 90-100% 80-89.9% 70-79.9% 60-69.9% <60% Level of Mastery Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Far Below Basic Assessments Classwork, Labs, and Activities 15% Homework/Projects 15% Tests and Final Exam 50% Quizzes 20% Rules and Expectations 1)Absences: It is very important that you come to class every day. If you are absent, get your work from your neighbors; or check in with the teacher. You must make up the work that you miss. This includes pullouts. If you miss class due to pullouts the work that is due that day must be turned in by 2:15p on the due date. 2) Late Work: Late work will be accepted. Students will have 7 days from the original due date to submit any late assignments regardless of the type of absence (absent, illness, unexcused, pullout, etc.) Student will receive a maximum of 70% (C) on any late assignment but if the quality of work does not warrant a C the grade earned may be a “D” or “F”. If the assignment is an online submission it must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. by the 7th day. 3) Missed Quizzes/Exams: Missed quizzes and exams must be made up by the next class period during class, by appointment, or afterschool. If the student fails to make up the assessment within the specified time, the student will earn a F. 4) Pullouts/Field Trips/Planned Absences: Students are expected to turn in assignments on the assigned date. If not, the late policy will be in effect. If you know you are going to be absent for any period of time please make appropriate arrangements with your teacher prior to your absence for submitting assignments. Otherwise, the late policy will be in effect. 5) Plagiarism & Cheating: If a student is caught cheating or plagiarizing an assignment the following consequences will result: First Offense: A zero on the assignment Second Offense: A zero on the assignment and a “U” in citizenship. Third Offense: An “F” in the course and a “U” in citizenship. 6) Electronic Devices Cell phones, iPods, and other electronic devices are not allowed in any classroom. If they are out, they will be confiscated for the remainder of the period or turned in to the office if the problem continues. 7) Food/Drinks Students may bring water to class, but it will need to be put away during labs or class activities. Food and gum are not allowed. Course Outline Listed below are the major activities and labs we will be covering in each unit. Unit Chemistry Macromolecules The Cell Osmosis and Enzymes Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Mitosis and Meiosis Punnet Squares DNA and Protein Synthesis Ecology CA State Standard 1. The fundamental life processes of plants and animals depend on a variety of chemical reactions that occur in specialized areas of the organism’s cells. 1. The fundamental life processes of plants and animals depend on a variety of chemical reactions that occur in specialized areas of the organism’s cells. 1. The fundamental life processes of plants and animals depend on a variety of chemical reactions that occur in specialized areas of the organism’s cells. 1. The fundamental life processes of plants and animals depend on a variety of chemical reactions that occur in specialized areas of the organism’s cells. 1. The fundamental life processes of plants and animals depend on a variety of chemical reactions that occur in specialized areas of the organism’s cells. 2. Mutation and sexual reproduction lead to genetic variation in a population. 3. A multicellular organism develops from a single zygote, and its phenotype depends on its genotype, which is established at fertilization. 2. Mutation and sexual reproduction lead to genetic variation in a population. 3. A multicellular organism develops from a single zygote, and its phenotype depends on its genotype, which is established at fertilization. 4. Genes are a set of instructions encoded in the DNA sequence of each organism that specify the sequence of amino acids in proteins characteristic of that organism. 5. The genetic composition of cells can be altered by incorporation of exogenous DNA into the cells. 6. Stability in an ecosystem is a balance between competing effects. Ch 1,2 2weeks Ch 3 2 weeks Ch 4 2 weeks Ch 5 2 weeks Ch 6,7 2 weeks Ch 8 2 weeks Ch 9 2 weeks Ch 10 2 weeks Ch 34, 35, Evolution Human Evolution Physiology and Immune System CST Review and Testing 7. The frequency of an allele in a gene pool of a population depends on many factors and may be stable or unstable over time. 8. Evolution is the result of genetic changes that occur in constantly changing environments. 8. Evolution is the result of genetic changes that occur in constantly changing environments. 9. As a result of the coordinated structures and functions of organ systems, the internal environment of the human body remains relatively stable (homeostatic) despite changes in the outside environment. 10. Organisms have a variety of mechanisms to combat disease. All Standards listed Above 36 3 weeks Ch 13,14 2 weeks Ch 15, 19 2 weeks Ch 2124,28 2 weeks 2 weeks “Drawing the Line” District Sex Education Curriculum The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks – ELA/Sci Collaboration Growth, Development, and Sexual Health District Provided Content 2 weeks Non-Fiction Novel 2 weeks Bioethics, cancer, writing, reading, investigations