ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL
BIOLOGY 1
COURSE SYLLABUS
OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES
Biology is
an introduction into the science of life.
It is intended to cover the major biological concepts and laboratory
exercises to reinforce the students learning these concepts. It is hoped that this will be a substantive
course that will lead the student to curiosity, inquiry, reasoning,
understanding and, finally, assimilation and appreciation of biology. This course should give the student a basic
understanding of:
1. The
diversity of life.
2. The
interrelationships of all organisms.
3. The
biological basis of problems in medicine, publish health, agriculture, and
conservation.
4. The
modern theories of development and inheritance.
5. The
place of man in his environment.
6. The
importance of mathematics, chemistry, and physics to a real understanding of
biology.
7. The
language of biology.
8. The
use of the laboratory as a tool of the biologist.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Biology is
the study of life, its origin, structure, growth and development. This is a laboratory program which will
attempt to emphasize "living biology." This course develops the student's understanding of: (a) methods
and techniques used by biologists, (b) structure and function as integral to
organ systems, (c) how an organism is related to its environment, and (d) how
to apply biological concepts and principles.
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/jmoore3.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