[email protected]
Instructor: J. Jimenez
(760) 202-6455
Room 659
Website: http://jimenezbio.weebly.com
Honors Biology
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed for students who have demonstrated a higher level of proficiency in mathematics and science. This course will address the principles of biology which are relevant and informative. Honors Biology is designed to provide a deeper knowledge in cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and physiology as outlined by the standards recommended by the California State Board of Education. Additionally, this course will require students to design long term, ongoing experiments and produce formal lab reports.
This course is designed for college-bound students. It not only fulfills the 10 units of biological science needed for graduation, but also fulfills a lab science requirement for colleges and universities.
UNITS OF STUDY:
The sequence may change, but these are the areas that we plan to cover this year:
1. Introduction to biology
2. Scientific Method
3. Ecology
4. Cell structure and function
5. Photosynthesis and cellular respiration
6. Fundamentals of genetics
7. DNA, genes and chromosomes
8. Protein synthesis
9. The biotechnical revolution
10. Evolution
11. Physiology (nervous and immune systems)
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this course are: 1) to learn fundamental material in the above areas, in order to provide a solid background for future work in biology, 2) to provide hands-on experience in order to formalize lecture concepts, and introduce students to techniques that they can use in the future 3) to confirm and expand upon the philosophical basis of science, 4) to review the fundamentals of scientific investigation, 5) to nurture interest in the subject area and enthusiasm for future work, 6) to encourage students to think like a scientist.
TEXT:
The main text for this course is Campbell et. al. 5th Edition, Biology Concepts & Connections. Pearson Benjamin Cummins, USA, 2006.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Your new knowledge and skills will be measured in various ways. This will include: small group work, individual class work, laboratories, traditional testing,
homework assignments, oral presentations, notebook organization, projects and class participation.
Grade will be divided into three categories each worth 1/3 of your grade. These categories are: 1) Homework/Classwork, 2) Tests/Quizzes, and, 3) LABS/Projects-this includes required formal lab reports and your main research experiment.
The grading scale will be as follows:
A+ 97% - 100% A 94% - 96% A- 90% - 93%
B+ 87% - 89% B 84% - 86% B- 80% - 83%
C+ 77% - 79% C 74% - 76% C- 70% - 73%
D+ 67% - 69% D 64% - 66% D- 60% - 63% D
F 0% - 59%
HOMEWORK POLICY:
Students are expected to turn in their completed assigned work on the due date. Students that are absent when homework is assigned are responsible for making up the assignments within TWO daysfrom the day they return to class.
Students that are present when the work is assigned, but absent on the due date must turn in the assignment on the FIRST day they return to school.
10% of the earned points will be deducted for each day an assignment is late. No late work will be accepted after 10 days.
MATERIALS:
Bring the following items with you to class EVERY day for full credit and the potential to maximize learning:
1. Spiral notebook with lined paper (journal). At least 70 pages.
2. Notebook paper
3. Pens or pencils
ATTENDANCE:
If you must miss a class (for whatever reason), it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and what you need to make up. See the daily assignment agenda located in the back of the room if you have been absent.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES & MAKEUP:
Students will be allowed to use their electronic devices (smart phones, iPods, tablets, etc.) only when instructed by the teacher and only for the academic purpose
specifically instructed by the teacher. Any unauthorized use of electronic devices will be result in the device being confiscated. Students will receive consequences as outlined in the RMHS student handbook. Please no grooming (makeup, hair brushing etc.) after class starts. Grooming items will be confiscated if they are used during class time.
CLASSROOM RULES:
Respect yourselves and others…..
1. Come prepared! (pencil/pen, notebook, and assignments).
2. Be on time to class. Class time will be based on “cellphone” time, not your watch.
3. Show respect to All of your classmates and all lab equipment.
4. Biology Lab is for the study of Biology. Students doing work for another class, writing notes, etc. will have that work confiscated and will receive no credit.
5. Eating, drinking, and chewing gum in class is prohibited. Only bottled water in clear plastic containers may be consumed in class.
6. Instructions are given ONCE. You have to listen carefully.
7. One person talks at a time. If you have something to say, wait for your turn.
8. I dismiss students.
9.There is no such thing as a "stupid question." Ask as many questions as necessary when you have difficulty understanding a concept.
Consequences:
1stoffense: Verbal warning
2ndoffense: call home
3rd offense: referral
* For continuous offenses, any severe disruptions, defiance, or any dangerous behavior, there will be an immediate referral to the discipline office/ISSS.
TUTORING:
I am here to help and will try to be available whenever you need me. All I ask is that you tell me ahead of time so I can make the proper arrangements. I will be available for tutoring every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:15 until 4:45pm. I will do the best I can to accommodate students with time limitations.
CONTACTING TEACHER:
If you need to contact Mr. Jimenez, you can do so by email (preferred method) at [email protected], phone (760) 202-6455, or visit my website at http://jimenezbio.weebly.com
Instructor: J. Jimenez
(760) 202-6455
Room 659
Website: http://jimenezbio.weebly.com
Honors Biology
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed for students who have demonstrated a higher level of proficiency in mathematics and science. This course will address the principles of biology which are relevant and informative. Honors Biology is designed to provide a deeper knowledge in cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and physiology as outlined by the standards recommended by the California State Board of Education. Additionally, this course will require students to design long term, ongoing experiments and produce formal lab reports.
This course is designed for college-bound students. It not only fulfills the 10 units of biological science needed for graduation, but also fulfills a lab science requirement for colleges and universities.
UNITS OF STUDY:
The sequence may change, but these are the areas that we plan to cover this year:
1. Introduction to biology
2. Scientific Method
3. Ecology
4. Cell structure and function
5. Photosynthesis and cellular respiration
6. Fundamentals of genetics
7. DNA, genes and chromosomes
8. Protein synthesis
9. The biotechnical revolution
10. Evolution
11. Physiology (nervous and immune systems)
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this course are: 1) to learn fundamental material in the above areas, in order to provide a solid background for future work in biology, 2) to provide hands-on experience in order to formalize lecture concepts, and introduce students to techniques that they can use in the future 3) to confirm and expand upon the philosophical basis of science, 4) to review the fundamentals of scientific investigation, 5) to nurture interest in the subject area and enthusiasm for future work, 6) to encourage students to think like a scientist.
TEXT:
The main text for this course is Campbell et. al. 5th Edition, Biology Concepts & Connections. Pearson Benjamin Cummins, USA, 2006.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Your new knowledge and skills will be measured in various ways. This will include: small group work, individual class work, laboratories, traditional testing,
homework assignments, oral presentations, notebook organization, projects and class participation.
Grade will be divided into three categories each worth 1/3 of your grade. These categories are: 1) Homework/Classwork, 2) Tests/Quizzes, and, 3) LABS/Projects-this includes required formal lab reports and your main research experiment.
The grading scale will be as follows:
A+ 97% - 100% A 94% - 96% A- 90% - 93%
B+ 87% - 89% B 84% - 86% B- 80% - 83%
C+ 77% - 79% C 74% - 76% C- 70% - 73%
D+ 67% - 69% D 64% - 66% D- 60% - 63% D
F 0% - 59%
HOMEWORK POLICY:
Students are expected to turn in their completed assigned work on the due date. Students that are absent when homework is assigned are responsible for making up the assignments within TWO daysfrom the day they return to class.
Students that are present when the work is assigned, but absent on the due date must turn in the assignment on the FIRST day they return to school.
10% of the earned points will be deducted for each day an assignment is late. No late work will be accepted after 10 days.
MATERIALS:
Bring the following items with you to class EVERY day for full credit and the potential to maximize learning:
1. Spiral notebook with lined paper (journal). At least 70 pages.
2. Notebook paper
3. Pens or pencils
ATTENDANCE:
If you must miss a class (for whatever reason), it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and what you need to make up. See the daily assignment agenda located in the back of the room if you have been absent.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES & MAKEUP:
Students will be allowed to use their electronic devices (smart phones, iPods, tablets, etc.) only when instructed by the teacher and only for the academic purpose
specifically instructed by the teacher. Any unauthorized use of electronic devices will be result in the device being confiscated. Students will receive consequences as outlined in the RMHS student handbook. Please no grooming (makeup, hair brushing etc.) after class starts. Grooming items will be confiscated if they are used during class time.
CLASSROOM RULES:
Respect yourselves and others…..
1. Come prepared! (pencil/pen, notebook, and assignments).
2. Be on time to class. Class time will be based on “cellphone” time, not your watch.
3. Show respect to All of your classmates and all lab equipment.
4. Biology Lab is for the study of Biology. Students doing work for another class, writing notes, etc. will have that work confiscated and will receive no credit.
5. Eating, drinking, and chewing gum in class is prohibited. Only bottled water in clear plastic containers may be consumed in class.
6. Instructions are given ONCE. You have to listen carefully.
7. One person talks at a time. If you have something to say, wait for your turn.
8. I dismiss students.
9.There is no such thing as a "stupid question." Ask as many questions as necessary when you have difficulty understanding a concept.
Consequences:
1stoffense: Verbal warning
2ndoffense: call home
3rd offense: referral
* For continuous offenses, any severe disruptions, defiance, or any dangerous behavior, there will be an immediate referral to the discipline office/ISSS.
TUTORING:
I am here to help and will try to be available whenever you need me. All I ask is that you tell me ahead of time so I can make the proper arrangements. I will be available for tutoring every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:15 until 4:45pm. I will do the best I can to accommodate students with time limitations.
CONTACTING TEACHER:
If you need to contact Mr. Jimenez, you can do so by email (preferred method) at [email protected], phone (760) 202-6455, or visit my website at http://jimenezbio.weebly.com