NAME:
Mrs. Cathy Greco
SCHOOL:
St. Joseph High School
CLASS:
Biology, Chemistry , Genetics
SCHOOL PHONE:
Mrs. Greco teaches Biology, Weighted Chemistry, and Genetics in Room 102.
She is the sponsor for PJAS, PRSEF and CAUSE.
She is the faculty advisor for the Pro-Life Group, the SJHS Christmas Dance and the Prom.
Mrs. Greco has a junior homeroom.
Biology
Biology is a junior level lab-oriented course which explores life at all
levels, from molecules and cells to ecosystems and the biosphere.
General topics include the chemistry of life, the cell, the evolutionary
history of biological diversity, plant and animal form and function, and
ecology. Ten themes in the study of life are emphasized throughout the
course.
A weighted grade is available.
Weighted Chemistry
Chemistry is a sophomore level lab-oriented course with an emphasis on the development of
problem solving skills. The curriculum includes the
concepts of measurement, atomic structure, chemical periodicity,
chemical bonding, molecular geometry, quantum chemistry, and
principals of chemical reactivity. Emphasis is placed on properties,
reactivities, and reactions in relation to periodic properties.
Stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and solution chemistry are presented.
Properties of matter as solids, liquids, or gases are studied in a
practical hands-on manner using common materials. Safety and basic
laboratory skills are emphasized in microscale exercises that are
applications of the lecture material.
Genetics
The goal of this one semester senior level lab-oriented course is to
provide students with an essential understanding of genetics so they
will be informed citizens with the abilty to address social and ethical
issues.
Topics include the cell cycle, human reproduction, Mendelian Genetics,
the chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance, transcription and
translation, microbial models, the organization and control of
eukaryoticgenomes, DNA technology, and the mechanisms of
evolution.
A special feature of this class includes participation in the GENA project which has enabled the
establishment of a collaboration with Dr. Jeremy Martinson from the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr.Martinson works with the students in collaboration with Mrs. Greco for a period of two to three
weeks.
A weighted grade is available.