Course Title:

AP Biology

Course Description/Topics Covered:

Advanced Placement Biology is part of a nationwide program based on the belief that many students are ready for college work while still in high school, and their abilities should be recognized, encouraged, and rewarded. As a college level course, the amount of material covered as well as the complexity of the topics will be high.

1. Chemistry Of Life
2. Cells
3. Cellular Energetics
4. Cell Communication and Cell Cycle
5. Heredity
6. Gene Expression and Regulation
7. Natural Selection
8. Ecology

Grading Policy:

60% Major Assignments (including tests, projects, lab reports, larger assignments)      

40% Minor Assignments (including homework, quizzes, worksheets, etc.)

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. 

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. 

Course Title:

Marine Science

Course Description/Topics Covered:

Marine Science is designed to meet the needs of the student who wishes to obtain an in-depth awareness of coastal and marine systems.  Students will study the physical, chemical, and geological aspects of oceanography, marine biology, the coastal environment and the interrelationships among the disciplines.  Habitats studied will range from near shore estuarine systems to deep ocean systems.  Laboratory sessions include phyla dissections that play an important role of supporting lecture material.

Topics:

1. Tank Maintenance
2. Brief History of Ocean and Geology
3. Marine Ecosystems
4. Simple Organisms
5. Mollusks
6. Arthropods
7. Echinoderms
8. Fish
9. Marine Mammals

10.Birds and Reptiles

11. Boating

Grading Policy:

• 60% Major Assignments (including tests, projects, larger assignments)
• 40% Minor Assignments (including homework, quizzes, worksheets, etc.)

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.