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Course Outline in Life Sciences
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Biology Course Outline
and Course Description
Biology
Course Number: 600623 State Course Title: Biology
Length/Credits: Full year course/1 credit State Course Code: 03051A001
Prerequisite: Open to sophomores
Course Fee: *$10.00
This is a one-year course that is designed to introduce the fundamental concepts of life and life processes. The major topics include the cell structure and function, its chemical make-up, growth, reproduction, and basic genetics. The students will also survey the taxonomy of life forms with an emphasis on the ecological relations of one organism to another. The students will also study the general anatomy of plant and animal physiology. 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
2010-2011
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?
Honors Biology
Course Outline
and Course Description
Course Number: 600624 State Course Title: Biology
Length/Credits: Full year course/1 credit State Course Code: 03051A001
Prerequisite: Placement by teacher recommendation only
Course Fee: *$10.00
This is a
one-year course that is designed to familiarize the student the basic
biological concepts and life processes. 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 also study general plant and animal
physiology. 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
2010-2011
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?
Course Number: 600642 State Course Title: Physiology
Length/Credits: Full year course/1 credit State Course Code: 03055A001
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology
Course Fee: *$10.00
This is a one-year course that surveys the details of the anatomy and physiology of all the organ systems of the human body. Physiology courses examine all major systems, tissues, and muscle groups in the human body to help students understand how these systems interact and their role in maintaining homeostasis. This course will cover topics such as cell structure and function, metabolism, disease, and human life cycles. This course is available to those who have successfully completed Biology. [Lab fee: *$10.00
Current Discoveries in
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Current Discoveries in Science
Current Discoveries in Science
Course Number: 600670 State Course Title: Science, Technology and Society
Length/Credits: One semester/ ½ credit State Course Code: 03210A001
Prerequisite: Open to juniors and seniors
Current Discoveries in Science is a one semester course that encourages students to explore and understand the ways in which science and technology shape culture, values, and institutions and how such factors, in turn, shape science and technology. The topics covered may include how science and technology enter society and how they change as a result of social processes.
The course will cover developments in both the physical and biological sciences. We will review the basics of good scientific research. Students will use multiple forms of media including magazines, newspapers, internet research sites, and scientific journals to explore a wide variety of topics. Students will have the freedom to research specific scientific topics that interest them and share their findings with classmates. We will emphasize the characteristics of good research and discuss the misuse and misinterpretation of scientific research.
Outline
2010-2011
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
Course Number: 600611 State Course Title: Health Education
Length/Credits: One semester/ ½ credit State Course Code: 08051A001
Prerequisite: None
This semester course is required of all 9th graders topics covered within Health Education courses may vary widely, but typically include personal health (nutrition, mental health and stress management, drug/alcohol abuse prevention, disease prevention, and first aid) and consumer health issues. The courses may also include brief studies of environmental health, personal development, and/or community resources.
Outline
2010-2011
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
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
Unit 3 Healthy Relationships (Social Health)
Chapter 10: Skills for Healthy Relationships
Chapter 12: Peer Relationships and Peer Pressure
Chapter 13: Violence Prevention
Second and Fourth Quarter
Unit 4 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
* lab fees are subject to change based East Dubuque Board of Education