CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HONORS BIOLOGY SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Yasmin Ortiz
E-mail: yasminortiz@dadeschools.net
TEXTBOOK:
Biology: Miller and Levine. Pearson Prentice Hall.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Biology is a science credit course that includes topics on biological research, cell biology,
genetics, microbiology, botany, zoology, human anatomy and physiology, evolution and ecology.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Materials:
Composition notebook only (no spiral nor folders notebook)
Three ring binder
Pens, highlighter, and pencils.
Attendance and expectations:
1. Attendance is mandatory. More than 5 unexcused absences will result in no class credit. Lab
work cannot be made up. Check lab schedule with the teacher before you decide to be absent.
You can make up a missed test during lunch time the next day you are back in school. All work
due the day of absence is due the next day you’re in class. There is absolutely no late work
accepted. Please be advised that if your absence/tardy is unexcused, you will not receive credit
for that days’ work (Z).
2. Class starts when the bell rings, be ready.
3. Be respectful and courteous to the teacher and all class members.
4. Remain in your seat or lab table until the bell rings.
5. Follow directions from the teacher. Talking during lectures will not be tolerated.
6. Follow safety rules during laboratory activities.
7. Passes will only be issued in emergency situations.
8. Do not eat, drink or chew any substance in class.
9. Substitute teachers will be given the same respect and courtesy that is shown to the regular
teacher.
10. The use of any electronic device such as iPod, cell phone, etc is totally prohibited in this
class.
Violations of these expectations will result in disciplinary actions according to the Miami-Dade
Student Code of Conduct.
COURSE OUTLINE:
First Nine Weeks
I.Introduction to Biology
II. Ecology
III. Evolution
Third Nine Weeks
VII. Genetics
VIII. Molecular Genetics
IX. Biochemistry
Second Nine Weeks
IV. Classification
V. Human Body
VI. Reproduction
Fourth Nine Weeks
X. Factors That Affect Human Health
BIO EOC April 20-May 15
Dissections
CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HONORS BIOLOGY SYLLABUS
GRADING POLICY:
Grades will be based on classroom and home assignments as follows:
Assignment
Total assignments per 9-week
block or semester
1 annual
Laboratories
Weight
30% of final grade; Levels 3, 4 &
5 are passing
1 grade
Tests
4 grades
3/block
Quizzes
2 grades
5/block
Homework/Gizmos
1 grade
16/block
Notebook
3 grades
1/block
Class work
1 grade
3/block
Binder
3 grades
1/annual
EOC
5/block