Mrs. Terry Menz

BIOLOGY I

 

Course Description:  In Biology I, you will study the cell, genetics, ecology, plant life, and animal life.  You will examine these topics through readings, class discussions, laboratory activities, lecture notes, and written assignments.  Quizzes and tests will be given periodically and will include questions and problems from notes, textbook material, videos, labs, and assignments.

 

Complete Syllabus

 

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Links to Notes:

 

 

Chapter

1           The Science of Biology

2           The Chemistry of Life

15-18    Evolution  &  Classification

22-23    Plants     

24-25    Plant Reproduction, Hormones, and Growth

7           Cell Structure and Function:  Sec. 7.1-7.2  and Sec. 7.3-7.4

19         Bacteria and Viruses

8           Photosynthesis

9           Cellular Respiration

1st Semester Exam Covering All Chapters Above

10         Cell Growth and Division

11         Introduction to Genetics:  Sections 11.1 to 11.3; Sections 11.4 to 11.5

12-14   DNA, RNA, Genetic Engineering, and the Human Genome

3-6       Ecology:  Biosphere, Ecosystems/Biomes, Population, Humans in Biosphere

26-32   Invertebrates:   Ch 26, Ch 27-28, Ch 30, Ch 31, Ch 32

2nd Semester Exam Covering All Chapters Above