Biology Syllabus

Course Description

Biology is a laboratory science course that covers the study of living things and meets the Wisconsin state Science standards  and Wisconsin Universities laboratory science entrance requirements. Biology focuses on the study of life by examining the five fundamental concepts of cellular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and physiology. The scientific process and laboratory skills are emphasized along with biology’s connections to other scientific disciplines. Students learn scientific writing skills and also examine current biological issues.

Required Material

Three ring binder (2”) with loose-leaf paper, pencil and pen, covered text to class everyday, and calculator.

Text

Glencoe: Biology 2009  

**Students can view the text, examine review quizzes, games and worksheets at

www.biologygmh.com  Access code: B55DEAB918

Student Evaluation (approximate values)

Assignments 20%

Laboratory work 20%

Quizzes 10%

Tests and Exams 50%

*Extra credit is available up to 50 points/Semester

Grade Percentages:

A = 93% and up A- = 90%

B+ = 87% B = 83% B- = 80%

C+ = 77% C = 73% C- = 70%

D+ = 67% D – 63% D- = 60%

**Makeup work will follow student handbook.  No late work will be accepted.

**The instructor will be available before and after school on most days.  To insure that I will be available it is best to set up an appointment.

Conduct:

1. Be on time to class.  Tardiness to class shows a lack of self-discipline.  Do and say to others what you would like to have done or said to you.

2. Food or drink is not allowed in the classroom.  (Including water)

3. Honesty, it is something you do when people are not looking.  If you are caught copying anything you will receive a zero for that activity; you will immediately contact your parents to explain the situation.

4. Cell phone use is not allowed in class, they will be confiscated and a detention will be assigned in addition to actions taken by the administration.