MUKWONAGO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT COURSE DESCRIPTION

BIOLOGY I & HONORS BIOLOGY

Course Description

This course is designed to develop the basic skills and knowledge necessary to relate to life science in our increasingly technological society. The areas of study included are: the cell, members of the plant and animal kingdom, the structures and functions of the human body, and heredity. Laboratory investigations and class discussion are among the activities used to help the student develop greater appreciation of living things in the environment. In addition, through the recognized achievements of individuals and diverse cultures, students will gain a historical knowledge and appreciation of the life sciences.

Competencies / Cross-referenced
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subject area goals / Cross-referenced
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state standards

As a result of the study of Biology I and Honors Biology,

The student should be able to:

B.01

/ develop a functional knowledge of and safety procedures for the use of basic scientific apparatus, equipment, and techniques to effectively make scientific measurements and observations. / 5

B.02

/ list the steps of scientific investigation and apply their processes from identification of the problem to the application of the conclusion to explain other natural phenomena. / 2 / A12.2, A12.3, A12.4, A12.6, A12.7, B12.3, B12.4, C12.1, C12.2, C12.3, C12.7

B.03

/ list the structures of plant and animal cells, state their functions, and explain how they exchange materials with their environment. / 1 / F12.1, F12.2, F12.11

B.04

/ list the stages of mitosis and meiosis and state the similarities and differences in order to better understand cell replication. / 1 / F12.1, F12.2, F12.4

B.05

/ identify the principles of genetics. / 1 / F12.3, F12.4, F12.6

B.06

/ classify single-celled animals by the types of locomotion and basic body structure and be able to identify the structures and their functions for various protozoans. / 1 / F12.1, F12.11

B.07

/ describe the interrelationships among animals, plants, and the physical environment and identify the effects changes in the environment have on the organisms. / 1 / F12.5, F12.7, F12.8, F12.9, F12.10
subject area goals / state standards

B.08

/ describe the general nature of microorganisms, some methodologies of Microscopy and Microbiology, and ways in which microorganisms affect the other living things. / 1 / F12.1, F12.7

B.09

/ name and state the function of organs and organ systems of the human body. / 4 / F12.11

B.10

/ explain the structure, function, and mechanisms of plants in order to better understand the importance of plants for sustaining animal life. / F12.7, F12.9, F12.10

Grade Level: Biology I, Grade 10, 11, 12

Honors Biology, Grade 9, 10 with counselor and teacher approval

Prerequisite: None

Credit Earned: One (1)

Elective/Required: Required

Student Requirements:

Ø  Complete all daily assignments (packets, vocabulary, worksheets, etc.)

Ø  Perform laboratory experiments and submit worksheets along with drawings when applicable

Ø  Maintain a cumulative folder of all course work

Ø  Take quizzes, tests, and semester exam

Grading Criteria: Quarter Criteria Semester Criteria:

93 – 100 = A Homework First Quarter = 40%

85 – 92 = B Labs Second Quarter = 40%

76 – 84 = C Quizzes Semester Exam = 20%

70 – 75 = D Tests 50%

Below 70 = F

Text Used: Biology I: Modern Biology, Postlethwait and Hopson; Holt, ©2006

Honors Biology: Biology, Johnson and Raven; Holt, ©2006

Websites Used: Honors Biology http://my.hrw.com, username = jbiology5, password = x6e6j

Biology I: http://my.hrw.com, username = jmorrow195, password = f6v5j

Supplementary Text: A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold, ©1949

High School Graduation Requirement for Academic Area:

Two (2) credits:

·  1 credit in Biology I or Honors Biology

·  1 credit in a Physical Science course

COURSE SYLLABUS
Semester
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Topics

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INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY

·  History of Biology
·  Scientific Method
·  Microscopy
·  General Characteristics of Living Things
1
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(2)
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CYTOLOGY

·  Structure and Function
·  Reproduction
·  Transport
·  Energy transfer
1
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(3)
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ECOLOGY

·  Ecosystem dynamics
·  Cycles of matter and energy
·  Interdependent relationships
Semester
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Unit #
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Units/Categories

2
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(4)
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HEREDITY (Genetics)

·  Patterns of Inheritance
·  DNA and Protein Synthesis
2
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(5)
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EVOLUTION

·  Evidence of Evolution
·  Mechanisms of Evolution
2
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(6)
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TAXONOMY

·  Binomial Nomenclature
·  Microbiology
·  Bacteria
·  Viruses
·  Protists
·  Zoology
·  Invertebrates
·  Vertebrates
2
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(7)

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

·  Structure and function of body systems
·  Maintaining homeostasis

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Updated June 2015