Course description

1.0 Credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Biology focuses on the basics of all the studies of life including cells, their processes, genetics, botany, zoology, and environmental issues. A student who plans to take biology should meet the following requirements: good basic reading and writing skills

Goals

Upon completion of Biology students will be able to:

· Use the scientific method when problem solving

· Understand the organization of a cell

· Understand how cellular functions are linked to the survival of an organism

· Understand DNA structure, function, and importance within the cell

· Understand human genetics and how traits are expressed

· Understand the classification of organisms

· Understand the importance of plants in the world and know their structures and functions

· Be aware of current biological issues in the media

Course Materials

Textbook: Modern Biology, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

Because students will not be using the textbook on a daily basis one will not be issued. A classroom set is available for checkout.

Colored pencils (set of 24 preferred)

Grading

A Total Point system will be used and then applied to the Nouvel grading scale (See Student Handbook).

Classroom Expectations

Students will always:

· Come prepared with paper, writing utensil, and any assignments (a trip to the locker for these things will not be permitted!)

· Respect themselves, others, and school property

· Be in uniform

· Be on time, in their seats, and ready to begin class when the bell rings

· Know that you can succeed if you put your mind to it!

Make Up Work

Students are responsible for all make up work. If absent, it is the students responsibility to find out the missed assignment and turn it in on the new due date (You are allowed one day for each day missed). If the absence is pre-arranged, you are responsible to get the assignments before the absence and turn them in the day you return.

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