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The following syllabus contains information about Biology 1 CP, the grading scale, the topics covered in class, and the timeline. Students and parents may go to the textbook website and find study tools such as review exercises, vocabulary exercises, as well as the online student textbook. The website is: www.glencoe.com You will need to choose the textbook: Glencoe Science Biology
Par BIOLOGY 1- CP SYLLABUS 2011-2012 Mr. David W. Salter, Teacher
Biology 1-CP is a challenging course designed to equip a student with a sufficient background to attempt more advanced work in high school, technical school, or college. The class will consist of lecture, group work, discussion, activities, and laboratory exercises.
This course covers the South Carolina State Science Standards for Biology 1 CP. The science standards are divided into various “units of instruction. The units are not presented in order. In fact, many of the units will be covered throughout the semester. However, the following is an approximate timeline of the number of days spent on each unit.
Unit I – Inquiry, Standard B.1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of how scientific inquiry and technological design, including mathematical analysis, can be used to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solution. 5 days at the beginning of the semester and then throughout the entire semester.
Unit II – Biochemistry, Standards B.2 and B.3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells and their organelles. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the flow of energy within and between living systems. 6 days.
Unit III – Cells, Standard B.2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells and their organelles. 7 days
Unit IV – Cell Cycle, Standard B.2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells and their organelles and how this pertains to the processes of mitosis and meiosis. 7 days
Unit V – Cellular energy, Standard B.3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the flow of energy within and between living systems. 7 days
Unit VI – Structure and function of DNA and RNA, Standard B-4. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the molecular basis of heredity. 12 days.
Unit VII – Heredity, Standard B.4. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the molecular basis of heredity. 13 days.
Unit VIII – Biological Evolution, Standard B.5. The student will demonstrate an understanding of biological evolution and the diversity of life. 12 days.
Unit IX Ecology, Standards B.3 and B.6 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the flow of energy within and between living systems. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships among organisms and the biotic and abiotic components of their environments. 10 days.
The South Carolina Science Standards for Biology 1 are found in the front of the student textbook.
The textbook used for this course is: Biology, published by Glencoe.
Grades
Grades will be calculated as follows:
Major tests count 60% of the quarter grade. All other activities (class work, homework, labs, etc.) count 40% of the quarter grade. The final grade is calculated as follows: Quarter 1 = 40%, Quarter 2 = 40%, End of course Examination = 20%.
Missed work, quizzes, and tests
Make up work is the responsibility of the student.
A grade of 0 will be assigned for all missed work until it is made up.
Missed tests and quizzes due to absenteeism are expected to be made up upon return to class. The work must be made up within 3 days unless there are circumstances which prevent this.
Missing class the day before the test is not an excuse since ample warning of scheduled tests is given ahead of time. Major Tests are always announced.
Missed labs must usually be made up after school.
Class Proceedures
Take care of personal needs and locker visits between classes. No one may leave the room for any reason for the first 10 minutes nor the last 10 minutes of class.
Bring all necessary materials with you to class each day. (Notebooks, Pencils, Paper, etc.)
As soon as you enter the room, be seated and begin the Bell Ringer Activity.
Any homework should be made available for turn-in at this time as well.
Remember the tardy “sweep” policy. When the tardy bell sounds I will close the door. You will then must report to the office for a pass. The door will be closed, even if you are just outside the door. You must be fully in the room by the time the bell ring is complete. No running!!
Attendance will be taken within the first five minutes of class each day.
At the conclusion of class, the teacher will dismiss you. Do not jump up and start to leave when the bell rings!
Supplies
You will need a 3-ring binder of approximately 1.5”.
You will need No. 2 pencils and blue or black pens.
You will need notebook paper.
Dress
You must follow the school dress code in this class.
Appropriate dress for lab. OSHA Requirement
Closed shoes (no open toes, mesh slipper, or bedroom shoes). Keep an old pair of shoes in your school locker (not gym).
No loose, floppy sleeves.
Long hair should be tied back for lab.
Class Rules
Come to class prepared and on time.
Stand or talk only with permission. (Sometimes you will work in groups and move around the room for an activity.)
Follow all directions of the teacher.
Treat others with respect.
Obey all other school rules.
No food, drink or gum allowed in the room!
RESPECT
RELATIONSHIPS
RIGOR
When we each show respect for each other, responsibility for our work, behavior, and learning, and develop an understanding at a high level (rigor), then we will achieve to our greatest potential.
agraph.
Biology 1-CP is a challenging course designed to equip a student with a sufficient background to attempt more advanced work in high school, technical school, or college. The class will consist of lecture, group work, discussion, activities, and laboratory exercises.
This course covers the South Carolina State Science Standards for Biology 1 CP. The science standards are divided into various “units of instruction. The units are not presented in order. In fact, many of the units will be covered throughout the semester. However, the following is an approximate timeline of the number of days spent on each unit.
Unit I – Inquiry, Standard B.1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of how scientific inquiry and technological design, including mathematical analysis, can be used to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solution. 5 days at the beginning of the semester and then throughout the entire semester.
Unit II – Biochemistry, Standards B.2 and B.3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells and their organelles. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the flow of energy within and between living systems. 6 days.
Unit III – Cells, Standard B.2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells and their organelles. 7 days
Unit IV – Cell Cycle, Standard B.2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells and their organelles and how this pertains to the processes of mitosis and meiosis. 7 days
Unit V – Cellular energy, Standard B.3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the flow of energy within and between living systems. 7 days
Unit VI – Structure and function of DNA and RNA, Standard B-4. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the molecular basis of heredity. 12 days.
Unit VII – Heredity, Standard B.4. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the molecular basis of heredity. 13 days.
Unit VIII – Biological Evolution, Standard B.5. The student will demonstrate an understanding of biological evolution and the diversity of life. 12 days.
Unit IX Ecology, Standards B.3 and B.6 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the flow of energy within and between living systems. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships among organisms and the biotic and abiotic components of their environments. 10 days.
The South Carolina Science Standards for Biology 1 are found in the front of the student textbook.
The textbook used for this course is: Biology, published by Glencoe.
Grades
Grades will be calculated as follows:
Major tests count 60% of the quarter grade. All other activities (class work, homework, labs, etc.) count 40% of the quarter grade. The final grade is calculated as follows: Quarter 1 = 40%, Quarter 2 = 40%, End of course Examination = 20%.
Missed work, quizzes, and tests
Make up work is the responsibility of the student.
A grade of 0 will be assigned for all missed work until it is made up.
Missed tests and quizzes due to absenteeism are expected to be made up upon return to class. The work must be made up within 3 days unless there are circumstances which prevent this.
Missing class the day before the test is not an excuse since ample warning of scheduled tests is given ahead of time. Major Tests are always announced.
Missed labs must usually be made up after school.
Class Proceedures
Take care of personal needs and locker visits between classes. No one may leave the room for any reason for the first 10 minutes nor the last 10 minutes of class.
Bring all necessary materials with you to class each day. (Notebooks, Pencils, Paper, etc.)
As soon as you enter the room, be seated and begin the Bell Ringer Activity.
Any homework should be made available for turn-in at this time as well.
Remember the tardy “sweep” policy. When the tardy bell sounds I will close the door. You will then must report to the office for a pass. The door will be closed, even if you are just outside the door. You must be fully in the room by the time the bell ring is complete. No running!!
Attendance will be taken within the first five minutes of class each day.
At the conclusion of class, the teacher will dismiss you. Do not jump up and start to leave when the bell rings!
Supplies
You will need a 3-ring binder of approximately 1.5”.
You will need No. 2 pencils and blue or black pens.
You will need notebook paper.
Dress
You must follow the school dress code in this class.
Appropriate dress for lab. OSHA Requirement
Closed shoes (no open toes, mesh slipper, or bedroom shoes). Keep an old pair of shoes in your school locker (not gym).
No loose, floppy sleeves.
Long hair should be tied back for lab.
Class Rules
Come to class prepared and on time.
Stand or talk only with permission. (Sometimes you will work in groups and move around the room for an activity.)
Follow all directions of the teacher.
Treat others with respect.
Obey all other school rules.
No food, drink or gum allowed in the room!
RESPECT
RELATIONSHIPS
RIGOR
When we each show respect for each other, responsibility for our work, behavior, and learning, and develop an understanding at a high level (rigor), then we will achieve to our greatest potential.
agraph.