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BiologyClass SyllabusContact InformationInstructor: Mr. John Giacobbe, BS, MA, RPAContacts: voice: 321-345-4117webpage: http://www.nakedscience.org/mrgschool email: giacobbej@odysseycharterschool.comhome email: jgiacobbe@nakedscience.org

Success in Class is Based on the FollowingScience Journals/Bell-Work/Notebook (5%)Lab Work (30%)Daily & Homework Assignments (25%)Unit Tests & Semester Exams (25%)Term Research Paper (5%)Participation & Behavior (10%)Grading ScaleA = 90 100%B = 80 89%C = 70 79%D = 60 69% (Failing No Credit) F = 59% and below (Failing No Credit)

Course Goals and ObjectivesBy the end of the course each student will:The Nature of ScienceCells and MicrobiologyGenetics, Heredity, and BiotechnologyEvolution and Natural SelectionHuman Anatomy and PhysiologyEcology Miscellaneous StuffParticipation: Participation is everything! If I see that you are paying attention, trying your best, and getting involved in what we are doing, I will do everything I can to see that you succeed. Get involved every day and I can guarantee you will do well in my class. You will also earn participation points, so stay focused and follow instructions.

Note Taking: To pass this course you will need to learn how to take notes. This should include a 3-ring binder to record your science journals, Latin quotes, lab illustrations, handouts, lab notes, daily lecture notes, and anything else you think might be important. I suggest that you KEEP EVERYTHING! All assessments are based on notes taken during class. Assessments may come at any time, so you must always come to class prepared.

Late Work: Unacceptable at this stage in your education. One day means a B, two days a C, three days an F

Progress Reports: Progress reports are given out every week. Every second week they must be returned signed. If you do not receive a progress report, you can always email or ask me for a copy, or print them from PowerSchool.

LabsWe will complete many labs over the course of this class. Labs are a vital part of learning science and developing thinking skills. Participation in labs is required by all students, and is a huge part of your grade.***Labs cannot be redone, and the only make-up option is to write a four page essay, on a topic I assign, WHICH YOU WILL HATE

Procedures, Rules, and How to Stay a Shiny, Happy Student with a Shiny, Happy Teacher!Professional Attitude: To start off, you must approach this class like a professional student. That means taking personal responsibility for your work and your grade. For example, come to me for missed work; do not expect me to come running after you!Use Your Resources: Your syllabus is a detailed guide to your coursework. Keep it and refer to it regularly. The web page will have copies of all our PowerPoints, and most of our assignments, readings, and references. In addition, extra credit, links to additional materials, and various images and video will be presented on the web.

Procedures, Rules, and How to Stay a Shiny, Happy Student with a Shiny, Happy Teacher!Classroom Procedures: You know this stuff. Honesty: Dont cheat and dont plagiarize. Truly dreadful things will happen to you if you do. Cell Phones, IPods, etc.: Not unless you are given permission. NEVER let me see one during my lectures and note taking. Respect: Everything else comes under the heading of respect, so show it to both your teacher and fellow students. Classroom Consequences: 1st Offense Verbal Warning Stop Doing That!2nd Offense Loss of Participation Points for the Day and a Phone Call Home Im sorry to inform you that your lovely child isnt so lovely3rd Offense Visit with the Dean, Loss of Privileges, Suspension, and/orDismemberment

End of Course Exam (EOC)All Florida Biology I students are required to take a state-created, computer based End of Course (EOC) exam in May. You will be tested on your knowledge and comprehension of the Biology Sunshine State Standards on this exam. This class will cover these standards in depth to prepare you for success on this assessment. Under law, the state test will account for 30% of your final course grade. For more about the EOC exam: http://fcat.fldoe.org/eoc/pdf/BiologyFL11Sp.pdfMr. Gs Science Department Web WorldWeb Page: http://www.nakedscience.org/mrg/index.html

Science Blog: http://nakedscience.blogspot.com/

Email: School Email: giacobbej@odysseycharterschool.comHome Email: jgiacobbe@nakedscience.org

Science Prefix Vocabulary List You Should Totally Memorize These NowA- not or withoutHetero-differentAnte- in front; before Homo- alike; sameAnti- against; opposed to Hydro- waterAqua- waterHyper- more than; aboveAuto- selfHypo- under; less thanBi- twoInter- between; togetherBio- life; livingIso- equalDi- twoMacro- largeCo-together; withMicro- smallCyto-relating to a cellMono- oneEco-relating to the environmentMulti- manyEcto-outer; externalPhoto- lightEndo- inside; innerPoly- manyEx-outside; away fromPseudo- falseExo-outside; Out ofUn-opposite of; contrary to

Lab Report Template -Keep For Your ReferenceTitle and Cover Page:* a brief, concise, yet descriptive Title, Your Name(s), Instructor, Date, Institution Statement of the Problem:* What question(s) are you trying to answer? * Include any preliminary observations or background information about the subject Hypothesis:* Write a possible solution for the problem.* Make sure this possible solution is a complete sentence.* Make sure the statement is testable. Materials: * Make a list of ALL items used in the lab.Procedure: * Write a paragraph (complete sentences) which explains what you did in the lab. * Your procedure should be written so that anyone else could repeat the experiment.Results (Data):* This section should include any data tables, observations, or additional notes you make during the lab. * You may attach a separate sheet(s) if necessary.* All tables, graphs and charts should be labeled appropriatelyConclusions: * Accept or reject your hypothesis.* EXPLAIN why you accepted or rejected your hypothesis using data from the lab.* Include a summary of the data - averages, highest, lowest.. etc. to help the reader understand your results* List one thing you learned and describe how it applies to a real-life situation. *Discuss possible errors that could have occurred in the collection of the data (experimental errors)

Biology II Review & Understanding of the Syllabus(must be signed by parent/guardian and student)Student Signature: __________________________Date: ________________________Student Name (print): __________________________Student email (optional): __________________________Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________Date: _______________________

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Biology - Course OutlineUNIT 1: The Study of Life, the Universe, and Everything!

Scientific Method & Hypothesis Testing ReviewStatistics and Probability ReviewData Representation and Analysis ReviewScience of BiologyBiochemistry IntroductionUNIT 2: Ecology Populations and Population DynamicsEcosystems & Energy FlowEcosystems and Communities Major Earth BiomesThe Biosphere BiogeographyHumans in the BiosphereEnvironmental Science CareersEnvironmentalism (Science in Science Fiction The Day After Tomorrow)Biology & Ethics I: A River Reborn - The Restoration of Fossil CreekBiology - Course OutlineUNIT 3: Cells and Microbiology

Cell Structure and FunctionPhotosynthesisCellular RespirationCell Growth & Division: MitosisSexual Reproduction: MeiosisBiology & Ethics II: Cloning and Reproductive Technologies - Jurassic ParkUNIT 4: Genetics and HeredityIntroduction to GeneticsDNA, RNA, and Protein SynthesisHuman HeredityGenetic EngineeringBiology & Ethics III: Genetic Testing and Engineering - GATTACABiology - Course OutlineBiology & Ethics IV: Can Animals & Machine Be Considered People?UNIT 6: Microorganisms and Fungi Viruses and ProkaryotesPrions and ViroidsBacteria and VirusesProtistsFungi

Biology - Course OutlineUNIT 7: Plants Introduction to PlantsPlant Structures, Functions, and ReproductionPlant Classification: Mosses, Ferns, Gymnosperms, & Flowering PlantsPlant Responses and AdaptationsBiotechnology: Medicinal and Toxic PlantsPlants of the American SoutheastUNIT 8: Invertebrate ZoologyDefining Animal LifeSponges and CnidariansMollusks and Segmented WormsArthropods and Echinoderms

Biology - Course OutlineUNIT 9: Vertebrate Zoology Nonvertebrate ChordatesFishesAmphibiansReptilesBirdsMammalsPrimatesEthology: The Study of Animal BehaviorUNIT 10: The Human Body Nervous SystemSkeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary SystemsCirculatory and Respiratory SystemsDigestive and Excretory SystemsEndocrine and Reproductive SystemsThe Immune System and DiseaseBiology - Course OutlineUNIT 11: Field Biology Techniques Reading & Making MapsTopographic Map Interpretation LabGlobal Positioning Systems (GPS)Geographic Information Systems (GIS)GIS Lab ArcView & Google EarthSoils Biology and Soil Testing LabAquatic Biology Exploration Lab

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO AT THE START OF CLASSCome in the class and take your seatComplete Science Journal QuestionWrite down Latin Phrase of the Day (Mandatory)On Monday - Get your weekly article for review assignmentBe quiet so you can hear me call out attendanceSharpen pencils - 1st 5 minutes ONLY (bring a darn pen)Pick up copy of daily notes packetWHAT HAPPENS IF YOU TICK ME OFF(by not doing the above)1st - I call your parents before the end of the day2nd - I write you up, and you have a chat with Mr Davis or Mr. Chace, and probably get detention3rd - I kick you out, and do all of the above4th - Oh, and you get a zero for whatever we're doing that day, even if you've finished it already