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Biology Syllabus
Mr. Morales
Room 235 x5235
[email protected] (best way to get ahold of me)
Course Description:
In this Biology course we will be learning the characteristics of the
life around us from a micro to a macro scale through investigation and
experimentation. The main areas that will be covered in this class in order
will be:
Cell Biology- Fundamental life processes of plants and animals depend
on a variety of chemical reactions that occur in specialized areas of the
organism’s cell.
Genetics- Mutation and sexual reproduction lead to genetic variation
in a population. Multi-cellular organisms develop from a single zygote, and its
phenotype depends on its genotype, which is established at fertilization.
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. The genetic composition of cells can be altered by the
incorporation of exogenous DNA into the cells.
Evolution- The frequency of an allele in a gene pool of a population
depends on many factors and may be stable or unstable over time. Evolution
is a result of genetic changes that occur in constantly changing
environments.
Ecology- Stability in an ecosystem is a balance between competing
effects.
Physiology- 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.
Organisms have a variety of mechanisms to combat disease.
Grading:
Grades will come out three times during each semester. Grades will
be composed of class work, homework, labs, quizzes, notebooks, tests, and
the final exam.
100-90% = A, 89-80% = B, 79-70% = C, 69-60 = D, 59 and below = F
Point Distribution:
Tests 100-150pts, Quizzes 50-75pts, Homework 10-50 pts, Labs 20-80 pts,
Reflective Notebook 150-250 pts, Final 3 pts per Question
Policies:
Tests and Quizzes: No notes and can be made up within a week of an
excused absence during lunch, before or after school.
Homework and Class work: Class work is due the day it is assigned
and homework is due the following day of assignment at the beginning of
class. No makeup work for unexcused absence.
Notebook Format: Each student needs to put his or her name, date,
and title at the top of each daily journal entry, homework assignment. The
notebook will be graded on quality, completion, and organization. This is a
vital part of learning how be successful in higher sciences.
Behavior: Come to class prepared, ready to learn while respecting
others. All school rules apply to class. Ones to take note of: 1) no MP3
players, cell phones or electronic devices in class, they will be confiscated 2)
Tardy and absence policies will be enforced 3) read all CleanSWEEP
violations in agenda or on bulletin to see punishments for violations. 4) No
gum, sodas or energy drinks in class, water okay.
Behavior violation responses: First offense = warning, Second
offense = Detention, Third offense = ALC and call home, Fourth offense =
Referral and parent conference
I _________________ have read and understand the classroom
procedures and policies for this course and the grading system.
Student Signature ________________________ Date_______
Parent Signature _________________________ Date _______
Parent Contact information between the hours of 8am to 6pm
Phone _____________
Email ___________________