AP/CU Succeed Course Syllabus
2011-2012 School Year
Course Title: AP/CU Succeed Biology
Room: B-111
Introduction to General Biology I and II 2051/2061 and Introduction to General Biology
Lab I and II 2071/2081
Instructor: Kristin Donley
Credits: MHS (10/year); CU (3
Lecture; 1 Lab per semester); AP (exam score)
Office Hours: by appointment
Office: B-107
Email: Kristin.donley@bvsd.org
Web site:
http://bvsd.org/SCHOOLS/MONARCHHIGH/TEACHERS/KDONLEY/Pages/default.as
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Designated Grade Levels: 11th and higher
Course Duration: 2 semesters (Aug 16- May
30)
Prerequisite/Recommendation: Biology and Chemistry or equivalent; geometry/algebra II
Class Materials/Supplies:
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7.
Composition book (graph paper format) and either folder or 3-ring binder
Calculator and ruler
Black or blue pens, pencils, paper
Google email account (can link other accounts)
Goggles (will use throughout high school and college)
$25 laboratory fee
Optional, but Highly recommended-$20 for AP Study/Review Guide
(Preparing for the Biology AP Exam; 8th Ed. Pearson Benjamin Cummings;
ISBN 0-8053-7187-7) or your choice
8. Flash drive
Course Descriptions:
Monarch High:
In AP Biology you will study concepts of general biology at a rigorous college level.
Fundamental principles of each of the major biological fields will be covered in more depth and
breadth than in high school biology. Throughout the units taught in class there will be an
emphasis on 8 themes: 1) Science as a Process; 2) Evolution (change over time); 3)
Energy Transfer; 4) Continuity and Change; 5) Relationships of Structure to Function; 6)
Regulation; 7) Interdependence in Nature; 8) Science, Technology, and Society. Change
over time (Evolution) is emphasized throughout the course and is the cornerstone or
foundation of biology. As most colleges require a laboratory course be taken concurrently with
the lecture, the AP Biology Lab is intended to extend your laboratory skills and provide
laboratory experiences that improve your understanding of the class. Additionally, all students
must have a separate spiral or composition book to be used as a Journal. The journal is
used to respond to class presentations, speakers, articles, and webquests. This journal
emphasizes application to the content you are learning and will help develop knowledge
and critical thinking about ethical situations, environmental and social concerns. For
example, topics such as eugenics, use of biotechnology, the peer review process/nature of
science, human evolution debates and global issues will be covered. This journal will be
graded in the “class activities” category. (See Figure 2 (end of syllabus) crossreferencing topics with the 8 AP themes)
CU Succeed:
BIOL 2051 - General Biology I
Summer 2010 Registration BIOL 2051
Introduces four major areas of study: (1) the chemistry of biological systems; (2) the structure and
function of the cell; (3) cellular energy transformations (photosynthesis and respiration); and (4)
genetics (mitosis, meiosis, patterns of inheritance, molecular genetics). Note: Biology and health
science (pre-med, pre-vet, pre-physical therapy, etc.) majors must also take the accompanying
laboratory - BIOL 2071. Prereq: CHEM 1000 or high school chemistry required. Semester Hours: 3
to 3 GT Pathways Category Key: GT-SC1
Registration is changing. Visit our website for details ucdenver.edu/registration.
BIOL 2061 - General Biology II
Summer 2010 Registration BIOL 2061
This course is a continuation of BIOL 2051. Introduces four major areas of study: (1) evolution,(2)
animal structure and function, (3) plant structure and function and (4) ecology. Note: Biology and
health science (pre-med, pre-vet, nursing, etc.) majors must also take the accompanying laboratory
- BIOL 2081. Prereq: BIOL 2051 or equivalent with a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher. Semester
Hours: 3 to 3 GT Pathways Category Key: GT-SC1
Registration is changing. Visit our website for details ucdenver.edu/registration.
BIOL 2071 - General Biology Laboratory I
Summer 2010 Registration BIOL 2071
Introduces the basic scientific approach and report preparation through exercises and experiments
in cell biology, basic biochemical techniques, genetics, molecular genetics and applications of
biotechnology. Note: Exercises corresponding to topics in BIOL 2051. Coreq: BIOL 2051. Semester
Hours: 1 to 1 GT Pathways Category Key: GT-SC1
Registration is changing. Visit our website for details ucdenver.edu/registration.
BIOL 2081 - General Biology Laboratory II
Summer 2010 Registration BIOL 2081
Study of evolution, plant and animal anatomy, developmental biology; includes two off- campus
ecology field trips. Note: Exercises corresponding to topics in BIOL 2061. Prereq: BIOL 2071 or
equivalent with a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher; Coreq: BIOL 2061. Semester Hours: 1 to 1 GT
Pathways Category Key: GT-SC1
Registration is changing. Visit our website for details ucdenver.edu/registration.
Instructional Strategies: Students will be exposed to a variety of teaching pedagogies such as
demonstrations, lectures, inquiry laboratory experiments, skill worksheets, class debates, field
trips, guest presenters, literature reviews, tests, and Eistruction clickers, Interwrite boards,
Internet, and 3D computer technology. Process skills in scientific reading and writing, listening,
following directions, hypothesizing, observing, recording, evaluating, analyzing data, and
cooperating with others will be emphasized throughout the course.
Learning Materials: Campbell, Reece, Mitchell, Biology, 8th edition,
Benjamin/Cummings and Addison Wesley, 2009. I will check out a book to you. You
should take this home or to wherever you do your reading and studying. We have extra older
editions for classroom/school use to be checked out separately. If you would like your own
personal text, you can easily find them through a university bookstore or several on-line sites.
(Note: Just make sure you buy the 8th edition…there are significant updates with this edition!) I
will also provide various supplemental handouts (e.g., articles from Time, Scientific American
and Discover) and vodcasts during the year and you will be required to purchase the
accompanying study guide (Preparing for the Biology AP Exam; 8th Ed. Pearson Benjamin
Cummings; ISBN 0-8053-7187-7).
Assessment: There are two separate grades for the CU courses: the lecture grade and the laboratory
grade. For your Monarch transcript, your grade will be a weighted average between your lecture grade
(70%) and your laboratory grade (30%). At Monarch, AP Biology is a GPA weighted course (see grade
scale below). For college credit, you will have to register on-line (details provided later) and the lecture
and laboratory grades will appear individually on your transcript from CU-Denver and AP College Board
AP Biology Exam. Attendance while not directly computed into your grade, is extremely important, for
absences will affect your ability to succeed in this course (see separate attendance policy below).
Although it will vary significantly throughout the year, plan on spending an average of 30-45 minutes daily
on biology work/studying. I will be giving you reading assignments and problem sets for each chapter/unit
that we study. These assignments will often include notes, vocabulary, concept mastery problems and short
essays as well as critical thinking problems. These study guides will provide you with what you are
expected to know, understand, demonstrate and apply to attain mastery of the unit’s objectives. Use your
resources wisely! Also, all laboratory activities will have a lab report. The extensiveness of these reports
will vary. You will be provided details/rubric for each lab on each lab day. Additionally, I will assign a
couple of projects during the year. Details of each project and their grading scale will be distributed at the
appropriate time.
Class Grading Categories: Grades will be based on attainment of the essential learnings
for each standard.
Laboratory Work (Formative)
Tests and Quizzes (Summative)
Final Exam (Summative)
Homework/Class Activities (Prep and Practice)
Grade Scale:
~30%
~40%
~20%
~10%
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Percentage
GPA Scale
Rubric Score
90 – 100%
5
10 A- (9093%)
11 A
(94-97%)
12 A+ (98100%)
80 – 89%
4
7 B- (8083%)
8 B (8487%)
9 B+ (8889%)
70 – 79%
3
4 C- (7073%)
5C
(74-77%)
6 C+ (7879%)
60 – 69%
2
1 D- (6063%)
2D
(64-67%)
3 D+ (6869%)
Below 60%
1
0 F (BELOW
A 60%)
Class Rules:
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Academic Honor Code: (This is a biggie!) You are to submit only your own
work manufactured from your own thoughts and processes. Anything used from
another source must be appropriately cited! Students failing to comply with the
“honor code” are subject to disciplinary action through the instructor, Monarch’s
administration, and CU-Denver’s Board of Student Affairs. No warning is
necessary from the instructor. Please note that your signature on the class
contract indicates your awareness and acceptance of this policy.
Classroom Conduct: At all times, conduct yourself in a manner that promotes
learning and ensures safety. Treat yourself, your classmates, and your classroom
with compassion and respect. Safety in the lab is essential! Unsafe practices or
behavior of any kind will result in suspension from the lab and loss of credit.
(See separate handout of Lab Safety Guidelines for further clarification.)
Absent Policy: Work is to be turned in on its due date, even if you attend school
for only part of the day. For an excused absence (from the entire day), it is your
responsibility to obtain missed materials, notes, handouts, etc. and make up
assignments within two days. Anything assigned prior to the excused day, is
your responsibility to make sure it gets turned in on time! For work missed
during that day, you have two days from the day of your return to see me about
scheduling make-up labs, projects, quizzes, or tests; otherwise these assignments
will become a zero. I highly suggest if you know about a scheduled absence that
you make arrangements prior to missing class! Because of the fast pace and rigor
of this class, I also highly suggest that you attend all classes, for attendance will
be to your benefit! Do not schedule dentist appointments, doctor’s appointments,
etc. during class time to avoid missing valuable information! For unexcused
absences, as per school policy, no credit can be given for assignments not turned
in or activities done during that day of class. However, be aware that you are still
responsible for the material. Remember that most late work will not be
accepted for full credit!
The Instructor considers this document a contract between the student and instructor. If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact me via (Kristin.donley@bvsd.org ) or at (720-541-4200
x4205). Additionally, there is a class web site where grades and other class information can be
obtained
http://bvsd.org/SCHOOLS/MONARCHHIGH/TEACHERS/KDONLEY/Pages/default.aspx
look forward to this year and getting to know both the students and their parents/guardians.
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Course Objectives/Outline
*Notes:
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Some Ecology concepts are covered in the Evolution unit; if you plan
on taking the AP Exam, please come to required study sessions and
study on your own Biology (Campbell), Chapters 50-55. Separate
labs and activities must be completed.
Calendar can be found on:
http://bvsd.org/SCHOOLS/MONARCHHIGH/TEACHERS/KDONL
EY/Pages/default.aspx
Go to “Lists” link on left; See Calendar
Documents Link from above web site has lecture notes, some
PowerPoints and Labs, study links, and students projects and
vodcasts
Some labs, handouts, activities and PowerPoints are taken from
www.explorebiology.com and
http://portal.mypearson.com/mypearson-login.jsp
(Campbell Eighth Edition textbook and Lab Bench On-Line)
(login:donleyapbio; password: apbiob111) and the AP wet Lab
teacher/student manual
All students are required to buy: “Preparing For the Biology- AP
Exam Review Guide,” Campbell/Reece; In that, guide as well as
throughout the units taught in class there will be an emphasis on 8
themes: 1) Science as a Process; 2) Evolution (change over time); 3)
Energy Transfer; 4) Continuity and Change; 5) Relationships of
Structure to Function; 6) Regulation; 7) Interdependence in Nature; 8)
Science, Technology, and Society. Change over time (Evolution) is
emphasized throughout the course and is the cornerstone or foundation
of biology. (See Figure 2 at end of syllabus cross-referencing topics with
the 8 AP themes)
All students must have an email account via Google (gmail). The
google account is used to collaboratively work on projects and labs,
respond to class presentations, speakers, articles, and webquests, and
practice AP essays. We will emphasies applications to the content you
are learning and you will develop your knowledge and critical thinking
skills about content, ethical situations, environmental and social
concerns. For example, topics such as eugenics, use of biotechnology,
the peer review process/nature of science, human evolution debates and
global issues will be covered.
Figure 1: Outline of course topics and activities/laboratory
experiments
First
Semester
(Aug. 16 –
Jan 2)
Activities/Laboratory Experiments
Second
Semester
(Jan 2 –
May 30)
Chemistry of
Life (Ch 1-6)
1. Water Essay
http://bvsd.org/SCHOOLS/MONARCHHIGH/TEACHERS/KDONLEY/Pages/default.aspx)
2. PGLO Transformation Inquiry (BIORAD/AP Lab 6: Molecular Biology)
http://bvsd.org/SCHOOLS/MONARCHHIGH/TEACHERS/KDONLEY/Pages/default.aspx)
3. Macromolecule Identification Lab
http://bvsd.org/SCHOOLS/MONARCHHIGH/TEACHERS/KDONLEY/Pages/default.aspx)
4. Hemoglobin and Vitamin B-12 Chromatography Lab (BIORAD protocol)
5. Athletic Performance and Steroids Activity
6. Indicators and Macromolecules Lab
(http://bvsd.org/SCHOOLS/MONARCHHIGH/TEACHERS/KDONLEY/Pages/default.aspx)
7. Pathogens Part 1 (Exploration of Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Protists)
Molecular
Genetics
(Ch 16-20)
*Basic
Chemistry
*Water
Chemistry
*Organic
Chemistry
*Macromolecule
Chemistry
*Enzyme
Chemistry
Units of Life
– Cells (Ch
7-8; 11-12)
*Cell Structures
and functions
*Membrane
Structure and
function
*Cellular
Communication
and Regulation
*Cell Cycle and
Mitosis
Energy of
Life –
Energetics
(Ch 9-10)
*Energy
Transfer
*Coupled
Reactions
*Enzyme
Kinetics
*Fermentation
*Cellular
1. Cell Variations Lab (Exploration of various live organisms and prepared slides:
Campbell Lab)
2. Osmosis Inquiry Lab #1
(Diffusion and Osmosis AP Lab 1)
3. Osmosis Inquiry Lab #2
(opportunity to re-vise and re-run 1st experiment)
4. Cellpedia: Cell Structure and Function webquest
(http://bvsd.org/SCHOOLS/MONARCHHIGH/TEACHERS/KDONLEY/Pages/default.aspx)
5. Cell Signaling Webquest
6. See Heredity of Life: Mitosis and Meiosis Labs
(Mitosis/Meiosis AP Lab 3)
7. Pathogens Part 2
8. Cells and membrane transport essays
1. Enzyme Inquiry Lab
(Enzyme Catalysis AP Lab 2 AND milk/lactaid w/ glucose strips Inquiry:
www.explorebiology.com )
2. Cellular Respiration Lab
(Cell Respiration AP Lab 5 and Campbell on-line and
http://www.ekcsk12.org/science/aplabreview/lab05.htm
3. Nutrition and Athletic Performance Activity #1
4. Photosynthesis Activity (chromatography: Photosynthesis AP Lab 4 and Campbell online)
5. Photosynthesis Activity
(optional Campbell on-line Lab)
6. Pathogens Part 3 (www.microbeworld.org)
7. Mitochondria Genetics Lab (Pasco Labs)
*DNA and
RNA
*Transcription,
Translation, &
Mutation
*Microbial
Genetics
*DNA
Technology
and
Application
Evolution
(Ch 22-28)
*Descent with
Modification
*Natural
Selection
*Population
Genetics
*Speciation
*Phylogeny
and
Systematics
*Origin of Life
*Ecology
Applications
(Ch 50-55)
Plants (3539)
*Plant
Diversity
*Structure,
Growth, and
Control
*Transport and
Nutrition
*Reproduction
and
Development
Respiration
*Photosynthesis
8. Metabolism essays
Heredity of
Life –
Genetics (Ch
13-15)
1. Mitosis and Meiosis web Lab
(http://biog-101-104.bio.cornell.edu/BioG101_104/tutorials/cell_division.html)
2. Onion and Whitefish Cell Division Lab
(Mitosis/Meiosis AP Lab 3)
3. Genetic Disorders Project
4. Dragon, Fruitflies, and Butterflies Genetics Lab
(Either--Genetics and Organisms: AP Lab7 or
http://www2.edc.org/weblabs/WebLabDirectory1.html; Biology Logal (now Biology
Place) and http://genscope.concord.org/ )
5. Genes in a Bottle: DNA Extraction (BIORAD protocol)
6. Mendelian Genetics Problems: Parts 1 & 2
7. Chi-Squared Lab Activity
(written by Kim Foglia: www.explorebiology.com)
8. Planaria Regeneration Lab (HHMI)
9. Pathogens Part 4
10. Heredity Essays
*Mitosis,
Meiosis and
Cell Cycle
*Mendelian
Genetics
*Chromosomes
and
Abnormalities
Animals
(Ch 40-49)
*Animal
Diversity
*Animal
Structure and
Function
*Control
Systems
*Central
Systems
*Developing
Systems
Figure 2: The following is a chart that shows how the content is integrated with the 8 AP
themes. Each box gives a statement of a topic that is used to integrate the AP themes.
Evolution, change over time is reinforced throughout all of the content areas.
Science as a
Process
Evolution
Energy
Transfer
Continuity and
Change
Relationships of
Structure to
Function
Regulation
Interdependence
in Nature
Chemistry of
Life
X-ray
crystallography helps
scientists
determine
the 3-D
structure of
proteins.
Chemical
evolution of
the young
Earth set the
stage for the
origin of life.
Living
systems
rely on
coupled
exergonic
and endergonic
reactions.
Enzyme active
sites have a shape
that specifically
matches the shape
of the substrate.
In feedback
inhibition,
a metabolic
pathway is
switched
off by its
end
product.
Prokaryotes play
essential
roles in
chemical
cycling for
plants and
animals.
Cells
The
discovery
and early
study of cells
progress-ed
with the
invention
and improvement of
micro-scopes
The matching
machinery of
all eukaryotic
cilia provides
evidence for a
braod
evolution-ary
connection
among
eukaryotes
ATP
powers
cellular
work
DNA
molecules
carry
biological
information
from one
generation
to the next.
Replicated
DNA is
packed in
chromosomes
that are
separated
at mitosis and
meiosis.
The folded, membranous organization of the
mitochon-drion
enhances the productivity of cellular respiration.
Cellular
Energetics
The Calvin
cycle and its
intermedi-ate
products
were determined by
using radioactive
isotopes.
According to
endosymbiotic
theory,
mitochon-dria
and chloroplasts are the
ancestors of
ancient
indepen-dent
bacteria.
A proton
gradient
across
membranes
powers the
synthesis of
ATP in
cells.
Mitochondrial
inheritance
patterns are
different
than
Mende-lian
patterns of
inheritance.
They
follow a
maternal
The arrangement
of the electron
transport chain
components
within the inner
membrane of the
mitochondria
facilitates energy
transfer during
cellular
respiration.
Freshwater protists, such
as paramecium,
have
contractile
vacuoles that
maintain water
balance.
With the
controlled
opening
and closing
of stomata,
plants
balance
water loss
with CO2
intake for
photosynthesis.
Cells in a
multicellular
organism
are
coordinated by
various
modes of
cell-cell
communication.
Most of the
ecosystems
of the
biosphere
are
powered
by energy
captured
by chloroplasts and
“burned”
by
mitochondria
Science,
Technology, and
Society
DNA
microarrays
or chips
provide
powerful
assays to
analyze
gene
expression.
Advances in
cancer research
depend on
progress in
our
basic
understandding
of how cells
work.
Ethanol
produced
from crops
is used as a
fuel
additive.
Beadle and
Tatum
developed
the “one
gene—one
enzyme
hypothesis”
by
using
mutations as
a
tool to
investigate
metabolic
pathways.
The
HersheyChase
experi-ment
used radioactive labels
to determine
that the
genetic
material in
phages is
DNA.
Many
quantitative
traits display
polygenetic inheritance patterns.
Mitochondrial
myopathy,
a disorder that
affects
ATP
production,
is
inherited in
mtDNA.
Genomes
provide a
written history
to life.
Extremophiles have
a diversity
of energy
metabolism; these
unique
metabolic
pathways
are rich
areas
of study.
Evolutionary
Biology
Reznick and
Endler
designed
experi-ments
that
demonstrated
natural
selection in
wild populations of
guppies.
Natural
selection
is the
mechanism of
evolu-tionary
adaptation.
Stromatolites provide
evidence of
the rise of
photosynthetic
organ- isms
about 2.8
billion
years ago.
Diversity of
Organisms
Evolutionary theory
itself evolves
as new
methods and
data refine
our view of
phylogenetic
relationships among
organisms.
Life on Earth
shares a
common
history that is
the basis of
phyloge- nies.
Plants
transform
the light
energy
from the
sun into
chemical
energy
stored in
the bonds
of carbohydrates.
Structure
and
Recent work
sug- gests
Natural
selection can
The shape
and stacks
Heredity
Molecular
Genetics
pattern.
DNA
molecules
carry
biological
information from
one
generation
to
the next.
Chromosomes are
a marvel of
packaging.
Alleles can
show
different
degrees
of
dominance
and
recessiveness in
relation to
each
other.
Interaction
of
genes and
their
environment produces the
phenotype.
DNA
technology
has
provided
new
treatments
for
genetic
diseases.
The
continuity
of life
depends on
the inheritance of
information
encoded in
the
nucleotide
sequences
of DNA
molecules.
Evolution
can be
defined as
a
change in
gene frequency.
The structure
of tRNA
molecules fits
their function as
readers/translators
of genetic code.
Mutations
that cause
deficiencies
in signaling
pathways
that
regulate the
cell cycle
can lead to
cancer.
The
universal
genetic
code
makes
genetic
recornbination
possible.
Automatic
DNA
sequencing
machines
accelerated
the
completion
of the
Human
Genome
Project.
The whale fossil
record provides
evidence of key
structural
adaptations for
locomotion in an
aquatic lifestyle.
Peter and
Rosemary Grant
documented
natural
selection as
finch
populations
in the
Galapagos
adapted to
cyclical
environmental
changes.
Molecular
phylogenies are
increaseingly
important
tools for
identifying
emergent
diseases.
Multicellular
organisms
have a
diversity of
life cycles.
Some, such
as mosses,
have
distinctly
different
generations that
alternate
between
haploid and
diploid
stages.
Samaras
are winged
Key adaptations,
such as the
amniotic egg,
have enabled
verte brates to
colonize
terrestrial
environments.
Diverse
groups
have
adapted to
hypotonic,
fresh-water
environments.
The
coevolution of
flowering
plants
and their
pollinators has
created
mutually
dependent
relationships such
as the
Yucca
moth and
the
yucca
plant.
The
symbiotic
relationship of
mycorrhizae and
plants is
vital to
ecosystems.
The
honeycombed
Countercurrent heat
Consumers
acquire
Natural
models such
Destruction
of tropical
rain forests
has led to a
great loss of
biodiversity.
Function of
Plants and
Animals
that some
redwoods
may be very
near the limit
for
maximum
height that
water can be
transport-ted
by plant
vascular
systems.
refine and fine
tune
adaptations
such as wings.
of grana in
chloroplasts
maxi- mize
the
collection
of photon
energy by
photosystems.
seeds that
enhance
seed dispersal in
trees, such
as the
maples.
construction of a
bird’s bones pro
vides a
lightweight
skeleton of great
strength that
makes flight
possible.
exchange
between
out-going
and incoming
blood
vessels in
whale
flippers
helps to
conserve
internal
body temperature.
Ecology
Long-term
ecolog- ical
reserves are
established
to monitor
critical
ecosystems
throughout
North
America.
A very
significant
portion of
Earth’s
biodiversity is
concentrated
in just a few
“hot spots.”
Energy
flows from
sunlight to
pro- ducers
to consumers.
Life cycles
of species
are adapted
for
different
environments—
“r-species”
are often
species of
disturbed
areas
whereas
“Kspecies”
Predominate in
stable ecosystems.
Parasites have
evolved adaptations that enhance
their survival in
their specific
hosts.
Life on
Earth is
dependent
on biogeochemical
nutrient
cycles.
their
energy in
chemical
form by
eating
plants, by
eating
animals
that ate
plants, or
by
decomposing
organic
refuse.
The energy
that enters
an ecosystem as
sunlight
exits as
heat, which
all organisms
dissipate to
their surrounding
(entropy).
as the wing
structure of
dragonflies
can sometimes
inform
human
engineering.
Genetic
engineering
is used to
improve
certain
species of
bioremediators that
detoxify
polluted
ecosystems.