Antonian College Preparatory High School

Antonian College Preparatory High School

Aquatic Science Syllabus, 2017-18

Aquatic Science Requirements:

One credit for successful completion of this course; Prerequisite: None.

Course Description:

Aquatic Science is an upper level, yearlong science course.Students study a variety of topics that include: components of an aquatic ecosystem; relationships among aquatic habitats and ecosystems; roles of cycles within an aquatic environment; adaptations of organisms; changes within aquatic environments; geological phenomena and fluid dynamics effects; and origin and use of water in a watershed.

Course Goals:

Students will gain an overall understanding of aquatic ecosystems including saltwater and freshwater ecosystems and the flora and fauna found in them. They will also learn about the geological formations that form the Earth’s oceans & rivers, and the effect these bodies of water have on weather. Students will also acquire the necessary skills, responsibilities, and knowledge to be good stewards of freshwater and marine environments.A reading of the course sequence will give a more detailed view of our course goals.

Course Outline:

First Semester / Second Semester
Intro to Water
Water Chemistry
Water Pollution
Aquatic Ecosystems
Physical Oceanography / Aquatic Classification
Aquatic Organisms – A
Aquatic Organisms – B
Aquatic Ecology
Humans and the Sea

Grading:

10%= Daily Assignments/Homework
35% = Lab Reports/ Quizzes
55% = Projects/ Tests
General Syllabus Course Information:
Supplies: 3 ring notebook w/dividers Pocket folder with brads
Loose-leaf paper
Blue or black pen / 90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
59% and Below = F

Notebook:

You will be required to keep a notebook of all of the work that you do in this class. This notebook will be checked periodically. All paper and handouts should be in the rings of the binder and in chronological order as follows:

1. Course description, syllabus

2 Notes

3. Daily Work/Homework

1. Labs/Quizzes
2. Tests/ Major Assignments

Dissections:

This course will involve animal dissections. Students will be expectedto participate unless clear reasons are given through contact from the student’s parents.

Field Trips:

The will befield trips planned each quarter and a grade is associated with the trip.Each trip could cost a feeandare amazing experiences. More information will be passed out soon, when dates have been determined.

Assignments:

All assignments must be written in blue or black ink on loose-leaf paper or the handout provided. Papers that have been torn outfrom a spiral notebook will not be graded. Proper grammar andspelling are expected on all work that is turned in for a grade.

Late Assignments -
All assignments are due on the due date assigned and according to assignment requirements. Other than excused or prearranged absences, assignments handed in at any other time are considered late.You are responsible for making up missed assignments as stated in the ACP handbook.

Make-Up Assignments and Tests:

Itis the responsibility of the student to find out what work was assigned and what information was missed. Labs missed due to absences must be made up. Check with theteacher to determine when you can make up the lab. Tests missed due to an absence should be taken as soon as possible following an absence. Missed tests will only be given either before or after school. No make-up tests will be given during class time.

Assignment Requirements:

All assignments must be complete and on the paper specific to that assignment. Only one copy will be given, do not lose it. All assignments must be written in ink and must be legible. All work must be shown on assignments, labs, tests, and exams including calculations.

Textbooks/Resources:

Students will use a variety of sources such as textbooks, journal articles, internet websites and personal communications in order to acquire an in depth knowledge of Aquatic Science.

Lab/Activities:

Will include the construction and use of models, simulation, field studies, and case studies with discussions. Participation is required in order to receive credit for a grade.

Attendance: You are expected to bein class on time every day:

Tardiness will result in detention.

Expectations:

Students are expected to participate in class on a daily basis, workcollaboratively with other students, complete all assignments with attention to quality, and be prepared to learn.

I have read and understand the requirements and expectations of this class.

Student Signature ______Date ______

Parent Signature ______Date ______

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