Bio II 5 Kingdoms Course Desc

Biology II

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Biology II is designed for students who excel in science.

Topics for in-depth study include:

5 KINGDOMS COURSE:

Genetics, Invertebrate vs. Vertebrate Zoology, Kingdom Animalia-Poriferia and Cnidaria, Acoelomates and Pseudocoelomates, Mollusks, Annelids, Arthropods, Echinodermata, Chordata), Kinesiology, Human Systems, Animal Behavior, Microbiology and Environmental Science. Required lab investigations and special projects supplement this course. This course will count as a required lab science for college entrance.

BASIC OBJECTIVE:

The objectives of Biology II are to reinforce concepts from Biology I to the prospective college student.
To understand and appreciate the unifying characteristics, diversity and complexity of living things.
To integrate the basic physical, chemical and biological disciplines in the study of life.
To be able to measure and evaluate theories, hypotheses and natural laws which are pertinent to the study of life.
To investigate the physiological activities of life.
To identify ecological problems in the biosphere.
To acquire fundamental biological techniques and skills through practical experiences in the laboratory.
To acquire effective written and oral communication skills.

TESTS and ASSESSMENTS:

Please schedule time to study for this class. You will have a major test every three weeks. We will review for tests as time permits.

GRADING SCALE:

A+= 100 or higher

A= 90-99

B= 80-89

C= 70-79

D= 60-69

F= 59 and below

HOMEWORK:

Homework assignments are very important and account for a major percentage of your grade. You may have a homework assignment MONDAY,TUESDAY and/or THURSDAY. It will be due the FOLLOWING day. When I assign homework, I expect it to be written as complete sentences. You are always responsible for the material covered in class, so review it each night.

ASSIGNMENTS:

When an assignment is made (research, test, project, homework, etc) you are responsible to have it completed and ready to turn in at the beginning of class. If you are having computer or printer problems, please do not wait until the last minute to work on these assignments. Your assignments must be completed and printed when class begins. USB drives, discs or other storage devices will not be accepted. I do not accept late assignments.

If you are copying another student or another class’s assignments during my class, I will remove the distraction so that you may concentrate on my class. All drawings have to be labeled and colored using only color pencils.

Many assignments will be completed through Google Classroom. Please register and join our class so that you can retrieve and complete the assignments. Please check the Google classroom consistently so you will not miss assignments and fall behind.

NOTEBOOKS:

You will need a notebook for class and lab. In this notebook you should organize your daily notes, drawings and labs. You will need color pencils for all drawings. It should be kept neat and current. Bring your notebooks and all other materials to class each day.

ACT PRACTICE:

ACT practice examples and problems will be completed by all students, at least, once a week. This weekly assignment will be completed during class.

GRADING POLICY:

Tests, Quizzes,and Exit Slips: 50% Classwork, Homework and Projects: 30% Labs (participation and notebook):20%

TARDY:

Always have a WRITTEN pass if you are going to be late to class. You will receive a warning for your first unexcused tardy. Your second unexcused tardy will result in a detention assignment and your parents will be notified. Your third unexcused tardy will result in a referral to the office.

ATTENDANCE:

As with any science course, attendance is necessary for a passing performance. I will make every effort to make class meaningful and worthwhile. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS.

SHOULD YOU MISS A CLASS OR LABORATORY; IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION MISSED. Please see me after school to retrieve your missed assignment(s). I will not address this during the school day as it disrupts the flow of teaching and activities that are planned. If you miss more than five days in class, you risk losing credit for Biology (please see handbook).

MAKE-UP WORK:

Please see me after school to retrieve your missed assignment(s). I will not address this during the school day as it disrupts the flow of teaching and activities that are planned. All makeup work is due 5 days upon return from absence(s). Do not miss test days. It is difficult to catch up.

CHEATING:

Anyone caught cheating on a test or any other assignment WILL BE REFERRED TO administration and WILL RECEIVE A ZERO ON THE ASSIGNMENT. Plagiarism will not be accepted nor tolerated.

CLASS RULES:

1. Come to class prepared and on time. Bells do not dismiss you, I DO.

2. No cell phones in class. If I see them, I will remove them.

3. Remain quiet during the announcements.

4. Cheating will not be tolerated.

5. Do not sleep. Do not put your head on your desk.

6. Anything that interferes with another student's right to learn will be considered

inappropriate behavior.

7. No food, drinks, or candy will be allowed in class. Water is allowed only.

8. Do not leave your book, personal items, notebook(s), etc in Mrs. Johnson’s

classroom.

9. No cameras of any kind or taking pictures are allowed to be used in class.

10. Assignments from another subject/class are not to be completed during my class

unless you have been granted permission by Mrs. Johnson.

11. Please follow all of the rules in the Landrum High Handbook.

Office Hours:

Tuesday 7:30-8:00 AM

in room 201

Thursday 7:30-8:00 AM

in room 201