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Biology

Course Description

Biology enables students to develop an understanding of the role of science in society, and the world, by mastering the scientific method of inquiry, while investigating living systems. It is designed to present the student with the fundamental concepts of biology. Topics include, but are not limited to, the scientific method, cell theory, basic biochemistry, genetics and heredity, evolutionary theory, and a survey of representative living systems. This course also involves extensive hands-on laboratory activities. Emphasis will be on allowing students to gain preparation for further study of the sciences. Requirements include a complete dissection of a crayfish and frog.

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Course Policy Statement update

I updated the course policy statement for this quarter. Before the grading was based on a point system. Now grading will be based on a percentage system. The weight of the assignments are as follows:

• Warm-ups/ Homework- 30%
• Labs/ Projects- 25%
• Quizzes/ Tests- 25%
• Participation- 10%
• Final- 10%
 
The updated course policy statement has been posted on my page. 

Notebooks

I will require that everyone bring a notebook to class everyday and I plan to check that they are neat and organized. 
 
Required sections are as follows:
1. Notes
2. Labs
3. Classwork/ Homework
4. Quizzes/ Tests
 
**You should also have a copy of the course policy outline and the lab template.
 
Thanks for your cooperation!