Central Hardin High School
Genetics
Mr. Phillip Pike – Room 137
phillip.pike@hardin.kyschools.us
My planning time this trimester is during 1 2 3 4 5 block
This is the best time to reach me during the school day.
Please feel free to contact me as needed.
1 Trimester – ½ credit
“Major concepts addressed in this course include mutations, heredity,
genetic principles, DNA and RNA, recombination, and viruses”
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Classroom Procedures:
Be on time! School tardy policy is in the Student Handbook. It is followed
strictly. Teacher dismisses students at the end of class, not the bell.
You will have assigned seating, stay in your assigned seat!
Be prepared! Bring all supplies (book, notebook, paper, pencil) each day.
This is not your lunch time, leave your snacks / food away.
Be respectful to all members of the classroom. Show others the respect you
wish to receive.
Follow ALL Safety Guidelines. Horseplay in the classroom or laboratory will
not be tolerated.
Clean up your area before leaving the classroom. If you use my supplies they
must be put back in their place before you leave.
Daily Needed Materials:
 Notebook to keep up with Bellwork & Notes
 paper
 pencil or pen (blue or black ink)
*Additional: paper towels and/or tissues would be greatly appreciated
 Biology A & B
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Prerequisite
Semester Topics
Genetics Introduction
Mendelian Genetics
Chromosomal Basis
Gene Mapping
Chromosome Structure
Genetics of Bacteria
DNA
Genes
Mutations
Cancer
Grading Policies
All assignments are expected to be turned in on time. The school’s “Absentee
Grading Procedure” will be followed. Other late work acceptance is up to the
teacher’s discretion. If accepted, points will be deducted from original value.
Tests & Quizzes will count 60% and Labs, Projects, & other work will count
40% of your final grade. A notebook will be kept for Notes and Bellwork. This will
be checked to make sure you are staying up-to-date. It’s contents may also be quizzed
over.
Copying is NOT tolerated! Be sure all work submitted is your own. The
school’s “Plagiarism Policy” will be followed.
-- “Once a piece has been deemed plagiarized or unacceptable for portfolio inclusion:
A. That paper will receive a grade of zero (0).
B. The student will then have one week to revise the paper to include proper
documentation and/or use of his or her own words rather than relying on the
source's working.
C. If the proper corrections are made, the student will then be given a grade of
no higher than eighty (80) percent for that piece.
D. Any student who refuses to correct such a piece will be given a grade of zero
and referred to an administrator.” – Student / Parent Handbook, page 14