Biology Course Outline

2013 - 2014

Chapter(s) Topic(s)
1 Scientific Method Characteristics of Life Branches of Biology Lab Safety & Procedures Biological Tools & Techniques 3-Domain System 6-Kingdom System Bacteria Viruses Vaccinations Antibiotic Resistance Protozoans Unicellular Algae Multicellular Algae Funguslike Protists Fungi Ecology of Fungi & Lichen Water: properties & importance in life Van der Waals, isotopes, etc. Organic compounds Chemical reactions: enzymes & energy Cell structure and function Cell boundaries Cell diversity Cell Growth Limits Cell Cycle & Controls Mitosis Integrated cell structure Mendelian Genetics & Probability Gamete Formation Genetic Variability Meiosis Gene Linkage & Gene Maps Molecular Genetics DNA Replication Protein Synthesis Mutation & Gene Regulation Darwins Theory Genes & Variation Evolution of Populations Fossil Records Patterns of Evolution

Tentative Labs & Activities

Lab Orientation Controlled Experiment Lab Characteristics of Life Demo Collecting & Analyzing Data Using & Constructing a Dichotomous Key Bacterial Growth Antimicrobials Gram Staining Simulation of Spread of viral STD Prepared Slides & Living Protist Identification Observation of Algae Spore Prints Identifying Organic Compounds Effect of Temperature on Enzymes Activity Animal and plant cell comparison lab Diffusion lab Observing osmosis Observing & Drawing Mitotic Phases

18

19

20

21

10

11

Genetic Corn Karyotyping Pedigree Analysis

12

DNA Extraction Modeling Protein Synthesis

15, 16 & 17

Comparing Adaptations of Birds Modeling a Gene Pool Natural Selection Activity

8, 22, 23, & 24

Photosynthesis Dependent Reactions & Calvin Cycle Angiosperm vs. Gymnosperm Bryophytes Monocot vs. Dicot Basic Plant Structure Plant Adaptations Flower Structure Alternation of Generations

9, 26

27

28

30 & 31

Cellular Respiration Fermentation Characteristics of All Animals Trends in Animal Evolution Structure & Function of Sponges This just described chapter 26, my previous material for chapter 27 & 28 are below. Mostly we decided to do chapter 29 (survey chapter) instead of each individual chapter, so this will need to be adapted. Characteristics of All Worms Defining Characteristics of Flatworms Defining Characteristics of Roundworms Defining Characteristics of Annelids Importance & Detriment to Humans Form & Function of Mollusks Three Main Classes of Mollusks Characteristic Features of Arthropods Important Trends in Evolution Classification of Arthropods Three Major Groups of Arthropods Characteristic Features of Echinoderms Functions of the Water Vascular System Classification of Echinoderms Characteristics of All Chordates Two Groups of Nonvert. Chordates Characteristics of All Fishes Adaptations for Life in the Water Classification of Fishes Characteristics of Amphibians Adaptations for Life on Land Classification of Amphibians Overview of Reptiles & Birds

Measuring the Effect of Light Intensity on Photosynthesis Waste Materials of Photosynthesis Chromatography Adaptations of Mosses & Ferns What parts of Plants Do We Eat? Determining the Age of Trees Role of Leaves in Respiration Growth Zones in Plants Flower Dissection Leaves outside if time permits Observing Respiration Hydra Observation Spicule Observation w/ microscope

Planarian Observation Earthworm Dissection Clam Dissection Squid Dissection

Crayfish Dissection Sea star Dissection

Perch Dissection Frog Dissection