ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL
ADVANCED BIOLOGY
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Overview
and Objectives
Advanced Biology is an advanced study of the science of
life. It is a laboratory oriented
course which includes the study of basic concepts and principles of specific
life processes. Coverage of selected topics in detail is as equally important
as the development of a mature understanding of the basic principles of
biology. This course should give the student:
1. An understanding of the diversity of
life and the interrelationships of all organisms.
2. Insight into the biological basis of
problems in medicine, public health, agriculture, and conservation.
3. Knowledge of the modern theories of
development and inheritance.
4. An appreciation for the place of man in
his environment.
5. A broadened experience of the regular
course and an increased ability to detect biological problems.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Advanced Biology is an advanced
study of the science of life. It is a
lecture and laboratory oriented course
which includes the study of basic concepts and principles of specific
life processes. Coverage of selected topics in detail is as equally important
as the development of a mature understanding of the basic principles of
biology. The sequence of study involves
the basic framework of the more specialized science, which includes
microbiology, biochemistry, and organisms and their environment.
Each student
will abide by those rules and regulations found in the St. Joseph High School
Student Handbook, including the grading policy and late/make-up rules. In addition to the handbook rules and
regulations, the following additional rules and regulations apply to this
class:
Classroom
Rules:
1. Be in
class on time. Once you arrive, be
seated in your assigned location and remain there. If you are not in your seat when the bell rings, you will be
considered tardy. No loitering is
permitted in the room or the hallway.
You must make your drink and restroom stops during the between class
breaks. Upon being seated, prepare to
take part in the assignments for the day.
2. You must
arrive for class prepared with all of the necessary daily supplies to carry on
class work. Your required daily
supplies include: your covered textbook, a pen, a pencil, clean
loose-leaf notebook paper, and any other supplies the teacher has indicated are
necessary for that day's class work.
3. Always
display proper and courteous conduct at all times, and give due respect to each
of your classmates. Cooperation is a
must!
4. Papers you
submit for class must be properly prepared to receive credit. Assignments may be typed if you like. Handwritten papers must be neat and in ink,
unless specified otherwise. The ink
color should be black or blue. For
assignments use only clean, loose-leaf notebook paper. Grammar and penmanship are necessary in this
class.
5. Food and
drinks are NOT permitted in this class.
Use your
talents in this course in such a manner that it truly reflects your
capabilities and honesty. In addition
to the rules and regulations listed on this page, you will be given a
supplemental set of laboratory safety rules and regulations that will be in
effect, along with these, during laboratory time.
Consequences:
1st Offense – Warning
2nd Offense – 15 minutes detention after school
3rd Offense – 30 minutes detention after school
4th Offense – go to the Dean of Students
GRADING PROCEDURE
Course
Grades:
The assessment of a student’s learning during the classroom
portion of this course may consist of formal tests, lab reports, problems,
study questions, vocabulary, and pop quizzes. For each grading period, all
grades will be of equal value and the student’s average will be derived by adding
together all grades and dividing by the total number of grades.
Laboratory
Grades:
The laboratory portion of this course constitutes a major
part of the study program.
Consequently, laboratory grades will be derived in a manner that
reflects actual laboratory activities.
Lab reports will be prepared for each assignment so that the student
understands the principles and his/her progress may be checked regularly. In addition to the lab report, there will be
an assessment of laboratory techniques and knowledge gained by the
student. The lab reports will be
prepared in the manner required by the instructor. The assessment of techniques
will be teacher observations during the laboratory time as to whether the
student worked/did not work, or demonstrated knowledge of the procedure
provided by the instructor. The
assessment of knowledge may include any of the following: (1) a test before or
at the beginning of the lab, (2) a verbal quiz by the teacher of each student during
the lab work time, (3) a test or lab practical the day the lab report is turned
in.
GENERAL RULES FOR ASSIGNMENTS
1.
Write on only one side of the page.
2.
Number each term.
3.
Define each term, followed by a sentence using the term.
4.
Underline the tern in the definition and in the sentence.
Study
Questions/Problems Assignments:
1.
Write on only one side of the page.
2.
You do not have to copy the questions.
3.
You do not have to answer in complete sentences.
4.
Show your work on all calculations.
5.
Circle, or box in, all numerical answers.
6.
Use the proper units, as required, for all numerical
answers.
1.
Write on only one side of the page.
2.
You do not have to copy the questions.
3.
You do have to answer in complete sentences.
4.
Show your work on all calculations.
5.
Circle, or box in, all numerical answers.
6.
Use the proper units, as required, for all numerical
answers.
7.
All drawings, including graphs, and labels must be done in
pencil.
Makeup/Late Work:
The makeup policy is that the
student will have one day for each day absent to make up missed assignments. It
is the responsibility of the student to get a list of any work missed while
absent immediately upon their return. Failure to make up missed work will
result in a zero being recorded for that assignment. Clearly mark any make up
work “Makeup” before turning it into the teacher. Late work will be accepted up
to one week (5 school days) after the assignment is due, if there is time in
the semester. There will be a ten (10) point penalty per day for late work.
Homework and other class related
information will be posted at: http://schoolnotes.com/77901/jmoore2.html
throughout the school year.
If you have
any problems with the work given in this class, please feel free at any time to
ask me for help.
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Jim Moore
ROOM: Welder Hall, Room 4