Instructor: Colleen Malone Office Hours: After school by appointment only. Address: ( is the best way to contact me) Telephone: ext Website:

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Who is Mrs. Malone? Academics: Texas A&M University Bachelor ’ s of Science-Marine biology UCSB Teaching Credential / Master ’ s in Education

Who is Mrs. Malone? Careers: Texas A&M Health Science Center UCLA Amgen Newbury Park High School

Who is Mrs. Malone? Classes: Biology-CP Biology-H Marine Science-CP Biotechnology-CP

Warm Up (to review or introduce new material) Introduction/Demonstration/Current Events Lecture and Classroom Discussion Laboratory Work Audio Visual Connection and Summary

The first subterm will focus on the unifying principles of life. There will be many new terms and concepts, so attendance is very important. Biochemistry Cells Energy, growth, & development Molecular biology

The second subterm will focus on: Genetics Diversity of life & how living things have changed over time Immunology Ecology

Grading will be based on the following percentages & using category weights. HOMEWORK Late Passes? 10% CLASSWORK/LABS/ PROJECTS 25% QUIZZES/TESTS45% PARTICIPATION 5% SUBTERM FINAL 15%

Course grades will be determined by percent weights in several categories. The final grade will be based on the following percentages: A C A C B D B D B D C F

Homework will be assigned on a regular basis; Monday through Friday. Even if a homework assignment has not been given, time should be spent each night reviewing what we did in class that day. Students are responsible for following the formal procedure for make-up work after an absence.

Reading scientific papers Writing scientific papers Organization Meeting deadlines Following directions Critical thinking Presenting data in public

“Try not to become a man of success but a man of value.” Albert Einstein

Take an interest Have students do homework before social time / computer time Encourage study sessions Check day planner for important dates Check day planner for important dates Check grades on my website (Zangle) Check grades on my website (Zangle) me with questions and/or concerns

Any classroom donations would be appreciated! Thank you! Latex gloves Kleenex Reams of paper Baggies Flat toothpicks Colored pencils or pens Glue sticks