Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High Biscayne Bay Campus

Course Title:  Biology I Honors

Course Number:  2000320

 

Instructor:  Mark Gottfried, Ph.D.

305-919-2000

Voicemail: 305-349-3740

mgottfried@dadeschools.net

http://mdgottfried.net

 

 

Goal:

The purpose of this course is to provide exploratory experiences and laboratory and real-life applications in the biological sciences.

 

Course Topics:

The content will include, but is not limited to, the following:

 

·        the nature of science

·        matter, energy, and chemical processes of life

·        cells: biology, reproduction, and communication

·        genetics:  principles, molecular basis, diversity, and biotechnology

·        levels of organization, classification, and taxonomy

·        structure, function, and reproduction of plants, animals, and microorganisms

·        behavior of organisms

·        interdependence of organisms, humans, and the environment

·        evolution, biological selection, adaptations, and changes through time

·        agricultural, food, and medical technologies and careers

 

Texts and Materials:

Biology:  Exploring Life, Florida ed., Prentice Hall-either as hard copy or disk

Student will need a notebook, folders, pens, pencils, a simple calculator and index cards.

There is a $10 fee science lab fee.

 

Grading Criteria

A perfect A=100, otherwise A=95; B=85; C=75, D=65; F=0, 25, 45, 55 depending on the degree of "F", Z=0

Assignment Values

In general, assignments, homework, classwork, lab reports, quizzes and tests have weighted grades. Weights depends on how much I value the assignment.

 

Additional Information

More information,  along with weekly agenda and homework assignments as the year progresses can be found at my homepage http://mdgottfried.net

 

 

For information on progress reports, report cards and the school calendar, visit

http://atmourning.dadeschools.net/index.html