Course title

Biology

Pre-requisite

N/A

Course description

Course Description/Syllabus Intro (additional course description/syllabus information attached)

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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School Country

United States

School state

California

School city

Westlake Village

High school

Oaks Christian High School

School Address

31749 La Tienda Rd, Westlake Village, CA

School zip code

91362

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

12/21/2020

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• LBIO
• Biology

Approved date

12/22/2020

Online / Virtual

Yes