3. BIOLOGY CP What topics will we be covering in this course?

4. The Fundamentals of Science Chapter 1

5. Biochemistry Chapter 2

6. Cells Chapter 7

7. Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Chapter 8 and Chapter 9

8. Mitosis and Meiosis Chapter 10 and Chapter 11

9. DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis Chapter 12

10. Genetics Chapter 11 and Chapter 14

11. Evolution Chapter 15 and Chapter 16

12. Required Books Prentice Hall Biology Textbook and The Prentice Hall Biology Reading and Study Workbook A

13. 1.Students should be reading the sections for homework! 2.The workbook section should be completed after reading the section. (More homework) 2.The workbook section should be completed after reading the section. (More homework) 3.I will lecture on the sections that are assigned for homework. 4.Students should review their notes every night! (Homework) 5.Students will answer two bell work questions as a warm up 6.Finally, we will take a five question quiz that will be correct directly after the quiz so that students can monitor their progress

14. Grades and Category Weights 97-100% = A+83-86% = B69-72% = C- 0-59% = F no credit 93-96% = A79-82% = B-67-68% = D+ 89-92% = A-77-78% = C+63-66% = D 87-88% = B+73-76% = C60-62% = D- *Stamped Work = 5%*Exams = 50%*Participation = 5% *Collected Work= 15%*Quizzes= 10%*Final = 15%

15. http://www.newburyparkhighschool.net/stillwagon/ Use the Class Website There are links to the DAILY AGENDA, the full length SYLLABUS, GRADES, and the ONLINE TEXTBOOK!

16. You can use the agenda to monitor what we do in class everyday including homework and links to the assignments! What is the Agenda Link for?

17. Absent Work, Late Work, Tardy and Truancy Policy, and other Rules Please read the full length Syllabus found on the class website

18. If you have any questions Please feel free to email me! I will be happy to discuss the course with you