1. Biology-CP

2. Welcome to Back to School Night!!
Biology CP
Welcome to Back to School Night!!
Instructor: Robert Martin
Office Hours: By appointment
Address:
Web Page:
Telephone: ext. 1312

3. Subterm 1: Units of Instruction
The first sub-term will focus on the unifying themes of life. There will be a lot of new terms, concepts and labs so attendance is very important.
Introduction to class:
What is Science?
Biochemistry
Cells & Cell Division
Photosynthesis
& Respiration

4. Subterm 2: Units of Instruction
Molecular Structure
& Function of DNA
Genetics & Heredity
Evolution

5. GRADES: Category Weights
Class work/Labs
25%
Tests and Quizzes
35%
Homework
10%
Notebook
Final
20%
*Late work will only be accepted when attached to a late pass.

6. Homework Homework will be assigned on a regular
basis. If a homework assignment has not
been given it would be a good idea to look
over the notes because it can be easy to fall
behind,

7. Grading Scale
Each student has received 4 bathroom passes and a late pass. For each of these not used 10 extra credit points will be applied to their grade.
A C
A C-
B D+
B D
B D C F

8. What Can You Do At Home To Help?
Have students do homework before social time/ computer time
Encourage study sessions
Check weekly agenda for important dates
Take an interest
/Call me with questions and/or concerns
Library is open Mon. & Wed. until 5:00pm and Tues. & Thurs. until 9pm for computer and study use.