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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 ___________________