Biology 1 SY 2012-2013

Ecology Evolution

Biodiversity COURSE OUTLINE

st Quarter Biology: The Study of Life Ecology Evolution & the Origin of Life

nd Quarter Cells: Structural Basis of Life The Microscope: A Biological Tool Classification of Living Things The Biology of Disease Viruses Prokaryotes: Bacteria & Archaea

rd Quarter Eukaryotes: An Introduction Plant-like Protists Plants Fungus-like Protists Fungi

th Quarter Animal-like Protists Animals

Biology 1 SY 2012-2013

Ecology Evolution

Biodiversity MAJOR REQUIREMENTS GRADING

SYSTEM

Exams Quizzes (1-2/wk) Long Tests (2-3/qtr)

35%

Periodic Tests (1/qtr) 25%

Activities Laboratory activities (1-3/qtr) Reporting (1-2/qtr) Group projects (1-2/qtr) YMSAT Project (3rd and 4th qtr only)

20%

Class Participation

Recitation, Notebook, HW/SW

20%

Biology 1 SY 2012-2013

Ecology Evolution

Biodiversity Examinations (35%)

• Quizzes

– maximum of 20 pts/quiz

– announced/unannounced

– at least once per week

• Long Exams

– at least 30 points/exam

– 2-3 exams per quarter

– announced at least 1 week before exam date

Periodic Exam (25%)

– 80 points, multiple choice, departmental

– no bonus questions

– no exemptions

** Postquarter exam given to those who missed 60% or more of the total quiz points or a long exam for valid reasons. Coverage is the same as that of the Periodic Exam.

From

http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Gilderoy_Lockhart

Biology 1 SY 2012-2013

Ecology Evolution

Biodiversity Activities (20%)

• at least 1 lab activity (group work) per quarter

• lab groupings:

– 3 persons/lab group

– submit a shoebox with the following materials: 70% rubbing alcohol

old newspapers

scissors

detergent

germicidal hand soap

masking tape

permanent marker

rags

tissue paper

transparent tape

• label with the following information

1. section

2. group number

3. group members

• laboratory reports/worksheets

– Each lab activity is accompanied by an individual written report (focuses on writing skills)/group worksheet (summarizes data, includes answers to guide questions).

• Read and sign the laboratory safety contract.

Biology 1 SY 2012-2013

Ecology Evolution

Biodiversity Recitation, SW/HW, Notebook (20%)

• Recitation (8%): 40 pts will be awarded to the student(s) who have recited at least once per recitation day. The rest of the class will be graded accordingly.

• Seatwork/Homework (8%): Short activities that may be completed during class hours or at home.

• Notebook (4%)

– 20 pts plus possible bonus points for complete (even additional notes) and well-organized notes.

– Notebooks will be collected sometime mid-quarter (unannounced) and right after the Periodic Exam.

– If the student obtains a grade of 1.75 or better, the notebook need not be submitted anymore next quarter

Biology 1 SY 2012-2013

Ecology Evolution

Biodiversity Credit

– 2 units: 50min x 5mtgs a week

References

– Issued by school: Biology by Miller and Levine (Elephant version)

– Recommended but NOT required (available at the lib or bio unit):

• Biology by Miller and Levine (Dragonfly version)

• Biology by Campbell

Blogsite

– http://bayo2pisay.wordpress.com

Biology 1 SY 2012-2013

Ecology Evolution

Biodiversity Classroom Policies

• The PSHS Code of Conduct will be strictly observed.

• Any submissions past the set deadline (even seconds or minutes after) will be given a grade of ZERO.

• If a scheduled exam or submission deadline is affected by suspension of classes, it is moved to the nearest class day unless otherwise specified.

• Cellular phones may not be used within the classroom unless express permission is given.

• Eating is strictly prohibited inside the classroom. Only water is allowed inside the room.

• Students who sleep in class will be required to perform a given activity that promotes blood flow to the brain.

• Students engaging in disruptive/inattentive behavior will be asked to facilitate the next session’s lectures/activities.