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\par  Montgomery County High School 
\par 2002-2003 School Year/G. Conyers 
\par Book- Prentice Hall Biology
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Course content includes an in-depth study of living characteristics, molecular and cellular biology, heredity, diversity of life, interdependence of life, flow of energy through ecosystems, and evolution of life. 
\par 
\par I.  Credit:\tab \tab 1\tab 
\par II.  Grade Level:\tab 9 - 12
\par III. Prerequisite:\tab None
\par }\pard \ql \fi-1440\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0 {IV. Description:\tab This course deals with the living environment.   The course content includes living characteristics, molecular and cellular biology, heredity, 
diversity of life, interdependence of life, flow of matter and energy through ecosystems, and the changes occurring over time.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {V.  Standards:\tab Upon completion of this course, students will:
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investigate cell structures, their functions, and how DNA guides their functions.
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investigate cell regulation, differentiation, and how the process of photosynthesis provides a vital connection between the Sun and energy needs of living systems.
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investigate how DNA carries instructions for specifying characteristics of organisms.
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investigate encoding and replication of genetic information.
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examine how species change over time.
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examine diversity of organisms and biological classification.
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investigate the cycle of atoms and molecules within the biosphere.
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analyze energy flow through ecosystems.
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examine interrelationships and interdependencies of organisms in ecosystems and the factors that influence the interactions between organisms.
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explore how human activities alter ecosystems.
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recognize that living systems require continuous input of energy.
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investigate photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and the energy relationships among them.
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analyze the flow of matter and energy through and between living systems and environments.
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investigate behavioral responses to internal changes and external stimuli.
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analyze how patterns of behavior ensure reproductive success.
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\par VI. Textbook:\tab Prentice Hall Biology
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\par VII. Materials:\tab You must have a 3-ring binder notebook with loose leaf paper
\par \tab \tab Materials lists for projects will be given 3-5 days in advance
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\par }\pard \ql \fi-1440\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0 {VIII. Grade\tab Each 4 \'bd  and 9 weeks grade will be calculated by percentage correct on the total points possible.
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\par   IX. Homework: Class work and homework are due on specified day. NO late work will be accepted.
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\par     X. Make-up:   Missed tests, qu
izzes, and lab work can be made up for excused absences only.  Students should make arrangements to stay after school or come early. (Or make work up in ESS once it begins) Students will have 2 days to make up work and arrange days for quizzes or tests.

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\par XI. Homework Assignments, Course outline, and Syllabus can be found at my Biology Web-Page: 
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\par The Nature of Life\tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab 5
\par \tab The Science of Biology\tab \tab 1\tab \tab \tab \tab Mealworm Lab
\par  \tab Chemistry of Life\tab \tab  \tab 2
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\par Ecology \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab 13
\par }\pard \s15\ql \fi720\li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f0\fs24 The Biosphere\tab \tab \tab \tab 3\tab \tab \tab \tab Closed Ecosystem
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\par Populations\tab \tab \tab \tab 5\tab \tab \tab \tab Population Study
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\par  \tab Cell Structure and Function\tab \tab 7\tab \tab \tab \tab Cell Models 
\par \tab Photosynthesis\tab \tab \tab 8\tab \tab \tab 
\par \tab Cellular Respiration\tab \tab \tab 9
\par \tab Cell Growth and Division\tab \tab 10
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\par Genetics \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab 22
\par \tab Introduction to Genetics\tab \tab 11\tab \tab \tab \tab Probability Labs
\par \tab DNA and RNA\tab \tab \tab 12\tab \tab \tab \tab Modelling the Genes
\par \tab Genetic Engineering\tab \tab \tab 13.1
\par \tab The Human Genome\tab \tab \tab 14\tab \tab \tab \tab Inherited Traits Lab
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\par Change over Time\tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab 21
\par \tab Changing Populations\tab \tab \tab 16
\par \tab History of Life\tab \tab \tab \tab 17
\par \tab Classification\tab \tab \tab \tab 18
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