Course Title:

Regents Biology

Course Description/Topics Covered:

SampleThe major concepts of living environment are presented from historical and contemporary viewpoints.  These concepts include

• Use of mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers and develop solutions.
• Living things are both similar and different from each other and non-living things.
• Organisms inherit genetic information in a variety of ways that result in continuity of structure and function between parents and offspring.
• Individual organisms and species change over time.
• The continuity of life is sustained through reproduction and development.
• Organisms maintain a dynamic equilibrium that sustains life.
• Plants and animals depend on each other and their physical environment.
• Human decisions and activities have a profound impact on the environment. 

Topics Covered:

• Laboratory and Science Skills
• Cell and Cell Processes
• Transport
• Chemistry and Energy for Life
• Respiration and Photosynthesis
• Cell Division
• Genetics
• Taxonomy/Evolution,
• Human Physiology and Reproduction
• Ecology and Human Impact

Lactose Lab

Feedback Balance Lab

Bird Ecology Human Impact Lab

Grading Policy:

Major Assignments: 60% (tests and projects)

Minor Assignments: 40% (15% Quizzes, 15% Labs, 10% Homework/Classwork)

Homework Policy:

Homework is assigned to reinforce classroom learning when necessary. Assignments are reviewed in class on the due date. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, late homework cannot be made up.