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Biology I Course Outline
and Course Description
Biology I - (600623) 1 credit
This is a one-year course that is designed to introduce the basic biological principles of life. The major topics include the cell, its chemical make-up, growth, reproduction, and basic genetics. The students will also survey the different classifications of life forms with an emphasis on the ecological relations of one organism to another. The students will use laboratory experiments, models, charts, and various elements of technology to further their understanding of concepts presented. This course is required for graduation for those students not placed in Biology II. [Lab fee: $10.00]
Outline
2007-2008
First Quarter
Chapter 1 Biology: The Science of Life
Chapter 2 Scientific Methods in Biology
Chapter 3 Principles of Ecology
Chapter 4 Community Distribution
Chapter 5 Population Biology
Chapter 6 Wise Use of Our Resources
Second Quarter
Chapter 8 A View
of the Cell
Chapter 9 Homeostasis and the Plasma
Membrane
Chapter 10 Energy in a Cell
Chapter 11 Cell Reproduction
Chapter 12 Mendel and Meiosis
Chapter 13 Genes and Chromosomes
Chapter 14 Patterns of Heredity
Third Quarter
Chapter 15 Human Heredity
Chapter 17 The
History of Life
Chapter 18 The
Theory of Evolution
Chapter 19 Primate Evolution
Fourth Quarter
Chapter 21 Viruses and Bacteria
Chapter 23 Fungi
Chapter 24 –27 What Is a Plant?
Chapter 28-36 What Is an Animal?
Biology II Course Outline
and Course Description
Biology II - (600622) 1 credit
This is a
one-year course that is designed to familiarize the student the basic
biological principles of life. The major
topics include ecology, cell biology including cell chemistry, anatomy, growth,
and reproduction. The students will also
extensively investigate genetics and evolution.
The student will survey the taxonomy of all the different life forms
with an emphasis on the ecological relations of one organism to another. The students will use laboratory experiments,
models, charts, and various elements of technology to further their
understanding of concepts presented.
This course is required for graduation for those students not placed in
Biology I. Placement into this class
is by staff recommendation only. [Lab
fee: $10.00]
Outline
2007-2008
First Quarter
Chapter 1 Biology: The Science of Life
Chapter 2 Scientific Methods in Biology
Chapter 3 Principles of Ecology
Chapter 4 Community Distribution
Chapter 5 Population Biology
Chapter 6 Wise Use of Our Resources
Second Quarter
Chapter 8 A View
of the Cell
Chapter 9 Homeostasis and the Plasma
Membrane
Chapter 10 Energy in a Cell
Chapter 11 Cell Reproduction
Chapter 12 Mendel and Meiosis
Chapter 13 Genes and Chromosomes
Chapter 14 Patterns of Heredity
Third Quarter
Chapter 15 Human Heredity
Chapter 16 DNA Technology
Chapter 17 The
History of Life
Chapter 18 The
Theory of Evolution
Chapter 19 Primate Evolution
Fourth Quarter
Chapter 21 Viruses and Bacteria
Chapter 23 Fungi
Chapter 24 –27 What Is a Plant?
Chapter 28-36 What Is an Animal?
Physiology - (600642) 1 credit
This is a one-year course that surveys the details of the anatomy and physiology of all the organ systems of the human body. This course is available to those who have successfully completed Biology. [Lab fee: $10.00
Outline
2007-2008
First Quarter
Chapter 3 Basic Anatomy
Chapter 5 Histology
Chapter 6 Integumentary System
Chapter 7 Skeletal System
Second Quarter
Chapter 7 Skull
Chapter 9 Nervous System
Chapter 9 Brain
Chapter 10 Sense
Chapter 11 Endocrine System
Third Quarter
Chapter 14 (Blood) Chapter
15 Circulatory System
Chapter 17 Urinary System
Chapter 16 Lymphatic System
Chapter 13 Respiratory
System Chapter 16 Heart
Fourth Quarter
Survey Dissection and
Reproductive System
Health
I Course Outline and Description
Health - (600611)
½ credit
This semester
course is required of all 9th graders. During this course a number of areas will be
covered including the following: human
growth and development; human ecology and health; the emotional, psychological,
physiological, hygienic, and social responsibilities of family life, including
sexual abstinence until marriage; prevention and control of disease; public and
environmental health; consumer health; safety education and disaster survival;
mental health and illness; personal health habits; alcohol/drug use and abuse;
tobacco; nutrition; and dental health.
Outline
2007-2008
First and Third Quarter
Unit 1 You and
Your Health
Introduction to
Health
Chapter 1 Living a Healthy Life
Chapter 2 Building Health Skills and Character
Chapter 3 Being a Health Literate (Internet and Ad awareness
Unit 2 Mental Health
Introduction to Mental Health
Chapter 7: Achieving Good Mental Health
Chapter 8: Managing Stress
Chapter 9: Mental and Emotional Problems and Suicide Prevention
Healthy Relationships
Chapter 10: Skills for Healthy Relationships
Chapter 12: Peer Relationships and Peer Pressure
Chapter 13: Violence Prevention
Second and Fourth Quarter
Unit 3 Health Choices
Sexuality- Issues,
Choices and Consequences
Chapter 18: Endocrine and Reproductive System
Chapter 19: Prenatal Development and Birth
Chapter 25: STI’s and Contraception
Unit 4 Physical Health
Disease
Chapter 24 Communicable Disease
Chapter 26 Non Communicable Disease
Consumer Health and Drugs
Chapter 3 Being a Health Literate Consumer
Chapter 5 & 6 Healthy Choices in Nutrition
Chapter 23 Medicines and Drugs