Biology 10 Course Syllabus
Period: 6th, 7th, 8th Hours Available for Help: Before School*
Instructor: Marcus J. Wahleithner 4th Hour
Room: Biology 5th Hour
Email: marcuswahleithner@fallcreek.k12.wi.us Activity/RtI
Web page: on Fall Creek School District Website
* Please make arrangements ahead of time!
Classroom Expectations for Mr. W’s Biology Class
Welcome to biology. Every class here at Fall Creek High School has certain rules that the students must follow to provide the entire class with a safe and enjoyable learning experience. Please keep this handout in your organizational notebook.
Materials Needed: Textbook (EVERY DAY!! I know it gets “heavy” and makes you go back to your locker, but bring it anyway!), notebook, pens/pencils, handouts (3-ring binder to keep notes pages inside), Agenda
Classroom Rules
Students will follow the general rules outlined in the student handbook, which can be found in your agenda. You should be familiar with the rules. Also, I would like to issue the following rules for the class to follow:
1. Students are expected to be in their seats when the bell rings to start class. If you are not in your seat you will be marked tardy. If you arrive within 5 minutes are the start of class, you will be tardy, unless excused by the office or another teacher. After 5 minutes, it will be counted as an absence. Three tardies counts as a detention. Each tardy after those initial three counts as a detention.
2. Students are to be quiet while the instructor is talking.
3. Foul language will not be tolerated!
4. This class will be conducted in an atmosphere of mutual respect. This goes for everyone. The teacher will treat the students with respect, the students will treat the teacher with respect, and the students will treat each other with respect.
5. No harassment of another student will be tolerated. This includes harassment of a sexual, physical, or emotional nature. We are here to learn, and any harassment stops this learning. If students cannot follow this they will be removed from class and given a zero for
whatever work was assigned that day, labs included.
6. Students will do their own work. Cheating and copying will not be accepted. I will allow students to work together on certain projects, but cheating will result in a zero for that assignment, quiz, or test. Daily assignment cheating will not only result in a lack of understanding for you, but also may cause you to do poorly on the tests.
7. Students are expected to do all of their assigned work. If an assignment is deemed late, it will be accepted for up to and including two days after the due date. If turned in late assignments will receive
75% credit the first late day and 50% credit the second day. After that
no credit will be given, so get your work in!
8. Students are expected to treat the school and the equipment provided for them with care and respect.
9. Safety instructions must be followed to prevent injury to the student or his/her neighbors. Detailed instructions regarding laboratory safety will be handed out at a later time and posted in plain view in the front of the classroom. Disregarding these safety rules may result in suspension from lab activity or the class entirely. Any suspensions from class will result in a zero for that day.
Assignments:
Reading assignments will be assigned periodically. It is expected for you to complete each reading prior to the class in which it will be discussed. Homework assigned for each unit will include worksheets, group & individual projects, papers, and a variety of other tasks. Completion of homework will assist you in building your knowledge and understanding of the course content.
Labs:
Labs and other in-class activities will assist you in understanding the course material. Every attempt will be made to practice, “hands-on” science at least once a week. Lab write-ups will be required for some of the labs. Others will require completion of lab packets. Still others will require oral presentations. Presentation of learned material is an essential component of science and will be expected of all students.
Participation in labs is mandatory. It is expected that all students make every effort to be present on lab days. Any absence requires the student to make up the missed lab as soon as possible or a makeup assignment will be determined by the instructor.
Absences:
Attendance is essential to your success in this class. Labs & Exams should not be missed! Absences will be handled in accordance with school policy. If you know about an upcoming absence ahead of time, arrangements to make up the work must be made with the instructor before the absence occurs. These arrangements are your responsibility and no make-up arrangements will be approved after the absence has occurred. Come in during Activity Period!
Excused absences without warning will be given time to complete assignments and tests in direct proportion to the time of the absence. If the absence is unexcused the make-up work or test will count as zero credit.
Safety:
Labs and classrooms can be a dangerous place if not properly used. Report any and all accidents to the teacher, no matter how minor! Please follow the following safety regulations at all times:
1. Horseplay or practical jokes of any kind will not be tolerated.
2. Never eat or drink anything in the lab.
3. Never perform any unauthorized experiments.
4. Have good housekeeping techniques for maintaining safe laboratory conditions.
5. Confine long hair and loose clothing.
6. Proper eye protection should be worn by everyone in the lab when necessary.
7. Make certain all hot plates and open burners are turned off when leaving the lab.
8. Know the locations and operations of all safety equipment including, shower, fire extinguisher, fire blanket, first aid kit.
9. Immediate first aid procedures include the following:
a. Minor burns – place under cold water b. Chemicals on face – use eye wash
c. Chemical on skin – rinse thoroughly d. Minor cuts – wash and bandage
Expectations:
Students should act mature, responsible, and respectful. WE ARE HERE TO LEARN. Any actions that inhibit your right or someone else’s right to learn will not be tolerated. Common courtesy will prevail at all times.
• Students will adhere to all school & classroom policies.
• Students will respect the school’s and other’s property.
• Students will not talk while others are talking.
• Students will not bring food or drink into the classroom or lab.
• Students will follow all safety and laboratory procedures.
• Students will actively participate in class by asking and answering questions.
• Students will show effort in and out of class.
• Students will exhibit a high level of organization.
Biology 10 Course Outline
Unit 1- Biological Principles
1. The Science of Life
A. Themes of Biology
B. The World of Biology
C. Scientific Methods
D. Microscopy and Measurement
Unit 2- Cells
1. Structure and Function of Cells
A. Introduction to the Cell
B. Parts of the Eukaryotic Cell
C. Multicellular Organization
2. Homeostasis and Transport
3. Photosynthesis
4. Cellular Respiration
A. Glycolysis and Fermentation
B. Aerobic Respiration
5. Cell Reproduction A. Chromosomes B. Cell Division
C. Meiosis
Unit 3- Genetics
1. Fundamentals of Genetics A. Gregor Mendel’s Legacy B. Genetic Crosses
2. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
A. DNA B. RNA
3. Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics
A. Chromosomes and Inheritance
B. Human Genetics
4. DNA Technology
A. The New Genetics
B. DNA Technology Techniques
C. Practical Uses of DNA Technology
Unit 4- Evolution
1. The Origin of Life
A. Biogenesis
B. Earth’s History
C. The First Life Forms
2. Evolution: Evidence and Theory
A. The Fossil Record
B. Theories of Evolution
C. Evolution in Process
Unit 5- Bacteria and Viruses
1. Bacteria
A. Bacterial Evolution and Classification
B. Biology of Bacteria
C. Bacteria and Humans
2. Viruses
A. Structure
B. Viral Replication
C. Viruses and Human Disease
D. Prions and Prion Diseases
Unit 6- Human Biology
1. Skeletal. Muscular, and Integumentary Systems
A. The Human body Plan
B. Skeletal System
C. Muscular System
D. Intergumentary System
2. Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
A. The Circulatory System
B. Blood
C. The Respiratory System
3. Infectious Diseases and the Immune System
A. Nonspecific Defenses
B. Specific Defenses: The Immune System
C. AIDS
4. Digestive and Excretory Systems
A. Nutrients
B. Digestive System
C. Urinary System
5. Nervous System and Sense Organs
A. Central Nervous System
B. Peripheral Nervous System
C. Transmission of Nerve Impulses
D. Sensory Systems
6. Endocrine System
A. Hormones
B. Endocrine Glands
C. Feedback Mechanisms
7. Reproductive System
A. Male Reproductive System
B. Female Reproductive System
C. Gestation
Unit 7- Plants and Fungi
1. The Importance of Plants
A. Plants and People
B. Plants and the Environment
2. Plant Evolution and Classification
A. Overview of Plants B. Nonvascular Plants C. Vascular Plants
3. Plant Structure and Function A. Plant Cells and Tissues B. Roots
C. Stems
D. Leaves
4. Plant Reproduction
A. Plant Life Cycles
B. Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
C. Plant Dispersal and Propagation
5. Fungi
A. Overview of Fungi
B. Classification
C. Fungi and Humans
D. Protists
Unit 8- Invertebrates
1. Introduction to Animals
A. The Nature of Animals
B. Animal Bodies
C. Comparison of Invertebrates to Vertebrates
2. Sponges, Cnidarians, and Ctenophores
A. Porifora
B. Cnidaria and Ctenophora
3. Flatworms, Roundworms, and Rotifers
A. Platyhelminthes
B. Nematoda and Rotifera
4. Mollusks and Annelids
A. Mollusca
B. Annelida
5. Arthropods
A. Phylum Arthropoda
B. Crustaceans
C. Chelicerates and Uniramians
6. Insects
A. The Insect World
B. Insect Behavior
7. Echinoderms and Invertebrate Chordates
Unit 9- Vertebrates
1. Fishes
A. Introduction to Vertebrates
B. Jawless Fishes, Sharks, and Rays
C. Bony Fishes
2. Amphibians
A. Origin and Evolution of Amphibians
B. Characteristics of Amphibians
C. Reproductions of Amphibians
3. Reptiles
A. Origin and Evolution of Reptiles
B. Characteristics of Reptiles
C. Modern Reptiles
4. Birds
A. Origin and Evolution of Birds
B. Characteristics of Birds
C. Classification of Birds
5. Mammals
A. Origin and Evolution of Mammals
B. Characteristics of Mammals
C. Classification of Mammals
Grading in biology will be administered on a total point basis. The grade
scale will be posted in the classroom.
If there is any item that needs clarification, please contact me immediately!
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syllabus.
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