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BIOLOGY PART I SYLLABUS
Mrs. Susan Sapp
E-mail: ssapp@cullmancats.net
Web Page: http://teacherweb.com/AL/CullmanHighSchool/SusanSapp/h0.stm
I. Topics to be covered first trimester:
a. The Science of Life
b. The Structures and Functions of Cells
c. Homeostasis and Transport
d. Cell Reproduction
e. Fundamentals of Genetics
f. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
g. Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics
h. Evolution
i. Ecology
j. Classification
II. Class Expectations
a. Follow the golden rule, treat others the way you would like to be
treated. Disrespect will not be tolerated.
b. Talk only during appropriate times.
c. Follow school rules as outlined in the CHS handbook.
d. You are responsible for your own learning, you must read the
chapters, complete all homework, learn the vocabulary, participate in class
and lab.
e. My web page is designed to help you, use it! Your materials list is
on my web page.
f. Visit your textbook online, a link is provided from my web page. You
may quiz yourself and find other information to help you understand biology.
g. No food or drinks in the classroom or lab.
h. STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC HONESTY: CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM WILL RESULT
IN A ZERO, THIS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED DURING ANY WORK OR ASSIGNMENT. You must
be responsible and complete your own work.
i. If absent it is the student's responsibility to make-up missed work.
Missed work needs to be made up as soon as possible. SEE ME after you have
been absent to set up a schedule for make-up work.
j. Enter the room quietly, be seated, have needed supplies-- BE prepared
to work. I WILL!
III. Grading is based on points.
a. Grades
Tests = 100 points
Homework,lab and quiz values will vary depending on level of difficulty and
content.
b. Homework – homework will be assigned and checked for correctness. All
work is due on the due date at the beginning of the hour
c. Tests – Usually there will be one test per chapter. Tests will be
multiple choice, fill in the blank, data analysis, short answer and essay.
d. Lab – lab work will usually be done with a lab partner followed by an
analysis completed individually.
e. Late work will not be accepted unless there are very unusual
circumstances approved by me.
f. Do not put away work early. No other class work or magazines will be
read in this room. We only have 75 minutes and that time is for biology.
Stay seated and on task UNTIL the bell rings.
g. Tutoring – available at www.homeworkalabama.com
h. No extra credit will be given.
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