Long Branch High School / Course: Biology
Teacher: Ms. Monroe

Teacher’s Contact Information

Room Number / 215
Email Address / Phone: 732-229-7300 x41020
Extra Help Hours / SAP tutoring days Tuesday & Fridays and any other day by appointment until 3pm.

General Course Information

Pre-requisites / Geophysical Science
Course Description / Biology is the study of life. It is an important subject in science and one that will stay with for the rest of your life. Biology class will involve some work in the laboratory. Do not expect to be in the laboratory every day. Not every aspect of Biology will involve laboratory experiments. When in the lab always observe proper safety procedures. The laboratory must be taken seriously, any student not following directions will be given a consequence. Always prepare for lab assignment by reading the directions before lab. Always clean up your laboratory area before you leave. Remember safety is important to Biology class.
Learning Outcomes / 80%or higher on assessments.
Required Texts & Materials / Modern Biology
Ring Binder Notebook, pencil or pen.
Course Requirements: / Homework completion on time.
Tests, lab reports, projects, assigned reading/ research, quiz


Assignments & Academic Calendar: This course will be divided into units as follows:

Unit I: Biochemistry
Chapter 1-3
NJCCS 5.5.12A
Matter, Energy, & Organization in Living Systems / ·  Intro to Biology and lab safety- Sections 1-1, 1-3, 1-4
·  Chemistry-
Chapter 3-1
·  Biochemistry- Sections:3-2, 3-3
Unit II: Cell Biology
Chapter 4-7
NJCCS 5.5.12A
Organization in Living Systems / ·  Benchmark/Unit test
·  Cell Organelles- Chapter 4
·  Passive and Active Transport- Chapter 5
Unit IV: Genetics
Chapter 8-10,12 &13
NJCCS 5.5.12C / ·  DNA Chapter 10
·  Mitosis/ Meiosis- Chapter8
·  Mendel- Chapter 9
Human Genetics/ Technology- Chapters 12 &13
Unit V: Evolution
Chapter 14,15 &17, 18
NJCCS 5.5.12B
( Diversity and Biological Evolution) / ·  Benchmark/Unit test
·  Darwin and Evolution– Chapter 15
Unit III: Ecology
Chapter 19-23
NJCCS 5.5.12A &B
( Natural Systems& Interactions)
Human Interactions & Impacts) / ·  Intro to ecology / populations- Chapters 19 &20
·  Communities/ Ecosystems- Chapters 21 &22
·  Environmental Science – Chapter 23
·  Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration chapters 6&7
Unit VI: Anatomy 46-50, 24,25, 27 / ·  Benchmark/Unit test
·  Intro into Anatomy- human body plan
Grading (credit) Criteria / Summative 70%(tests, labs, projects) Formative 30%(homework and short class assignments.
Absent / Tardy Policy / Outlined in student handbook- 5 absences = credit recovery. 6 absences fail marking period.
Special Assignments/Tests / Mid-term January, Final Exam June. Biology End of Course State Exam- May.
Student Conduct and Discipline / Outlines in student handbook, class procedures and lab safety contract.
Incomplete Grades and make up work / Due by cut off dates for each marking period.
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