Honors Biology II, Course Expectations Sept. 6, 2011
Andrew Alfano
Course Title: Honors Biology II: Energetics & Adaptation
Course Text: Campbell et al. 2009. Biology: Concepts and Connections. San Francisco
(CA): Pearson. p. 781.
Course Description:
This course is the second half of the introductory biology sequence and investigates
metabolism, nuclear division by mitosis and meiosis, inheritance, population
genetics, evolution, and comparative anatomy.
Course Goals:
1) Develop a research skills to find information needed to answer questions.
2) Synthesize various sources into a more complete, coherent answer.
3) Make connections between skills and content in biology to society at large.
Course Website: faculty.pingry.org/aalfano
Meeting Location: US 104
Course Policies and Expectations:
Classroom
-Be on time to class.
-Be seated with notes open when class starts.
-Bring a 3-ring binder for your notes and handouts (with blank paper for new notes).
-Bring a pen, a #2 pencil, and colored pencils or highlighters.
-Keep all notes, handouts, and additional materials neatly organized and readily available.
-A schedule of meeting times and dropped periods is available on the website.
Assignments
-Your name AND class period must appear in the header of all assignments.
-Assignments should be typed and printed PRIOR to class each day.
-Homework will be posted will be posted to the online course calendar each day by 4 p.m.
-You should maintain a copy of all assignments on your computer/server.
-If you are absent the day an assignment is due, it is due the first day you return.
Laboratory
-Follow all lab procedures without exception.
-On lab days bring only
1)
Lab Safety Goggles
2)
Lab notebook and course notes binder
3)
A waterproof pen
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Honors Biology II, Course Expectations Sept. 6, 2011
Andrew Alfano
-Proper lab safety attire must be worn
1)
Long hair pulled back
2)
Closed-toe shoes
3)
NO loose fitting clothing or jewelry
4)
No nice clothes
Grading
-Your course grade is calculated using the total points achieved out of total points possible.
-Assignments are worth increasing point values for increasing difficulty/importance.
-You must keep track of your grades in your notebook. Do not ask me for your grade.
-The evaluation of your lab abilities/performance will be counted in your grade.
-Your final grade will be awarded based on the Pingry Grade Scale:
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
100-97
93
90
87
83
80
77
73
70
67
63
60
Below
60
Additional Help
You are encouraged to seek additional help outside of class for clarification or any
material that is unclear or that you do not understand. It is up to you to seek the help that
you need. I am available during drops, Conference Period, and by appointment for
additional help. Other teachers are also more than willing to help if you find my
explanation unclear. If you don’t understand something seek help from these sources:
1)
A textbook or internet resource
2)
The Instructor (me)
3)
A classmate*
4)
Another teacher (De, Maxwell, Torres, O’Mara, Jenkins, Fung-Kee-Fung)
*When permitted by the assignment
How to find Mr. Alfano:
Office: US 112, Biology Office
Phone: (908) 647-5555 x1320
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Website: faculty.pingry.org/aalfano
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