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Students spend an average of 1 hour per week completing laboratory assignments.

List of physical laboratory experiments:

Unit 1 Lab: Experimental Design

Unit 2 Lab: Investigating the pH Scale

Unit 3 Lab: Cell Structure

Unit 4 Lab: Photosynthesis

Unit 5 Lab: Cellular Respiration

Unit 8 Lab: Mendelian Inheritance: From genes to traits

Unit 9 Lab: Building DNA

Unit 10 Lab: Cracking the Genetic Code

Unit 11 Lab: Lizard Evolution from HHMI

Unit 12 Lab: Classification: Using a Dichotomous Key to Identify Skulls in an Owl Pellet

Unit 13 Lab: Virus Explorer

Unit 15 Lab: Fetal Pig Dissection

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Biology Syllabus

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Course Introduction

Biology is devoted to the study of living things and their processes. Throughout the year this course provides and opportunity for students to develop scientific process skills; laboratory techniques; and an understanding of the fundamental principles of living organisms. Students will explore biological science as a process; cell structure and function; genetics and heredity; evolution and classification; diversity of living organisms and their ecological roles; and an introduction to animal structure and function.

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Course Description

College Prep Biology seeks to develop a conceptual framework for modern biology and to gain experience and appreciation of science as a process.† The primary emphasis in this course will be on the understanding of concepts. †Essential to this conceptual understanding are a grasp of science as a process and a method in inquiry and an application of biological knowledge and critical thinking to environmental and social concerns.

This is a yearlong course consisting of 15 units.† Upon successful completion students will receive 1 credit towards high school graduation.

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Course Overview

Semester 1

• The Science of Biology
• The Chemistry of Life
• Cells
• Photosynthesis
• Cellular Respiration
• Cell Divisions
• Ecology

Semester 2

• Introduction to Genetics
• DNA
• RNA; Protein Synthesis; Heredity
• Evolution
• Classification
• Viruses and Bacteria
• Protists and Fungi
• Human Body

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Required Course Materials

Please access the list of course materials from the OC Online book ordering system and order your materials as soon as possible.†Oftentimes; course materials are on back order and you may experience a delay in receiving them; causing students to fall behind in their online coursework. When ordering used or rented materials; be careful that online access codes are also current.

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Methods of Instruction

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• Through the online activities; readings; and hands-on lab activities; this course will enable you to understand and explore the topics in biology.
• Understanding of concepts will be assessed through a variety of formats: lab reports; Canvas discussions; homework assignments; quizzes; and written-proctored examinations; and mini projects.
• Synchronous Sessions

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Methods of Evaluation

Students will demonstrate mastery through the following formative and summative assessments:

• Assignments: 40% (discussions; written assignments; and lab reports)
• Quizzes: 10%
• Unit Tests: 15%
• Final Exam: 25%
• Participation: 10% (discussion posts; synchronous sessions)

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Additional Course Information

Detailed information regarding OC Online policies on proctored final exams; grading policy; late/missing assignment policy; weekly live sessions; course expectations; and additional school policies can be found on the website.

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Approved

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• LBIO
• Biology

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Online / Virtual