General Course Information:
Learning Outcomes:
Course Title: Advanced Biology I & II
Course Objectives: This course will provide
Year: 2007-8
Course Description: A lab-based science
course following the successful completion of
9th/10th grade Biology. Class content is
aligned with PCC courses Bio 101 and 102.
Students earning grades of B or higher earn 4
college credits each semester.
both review and in-depth exploration of major
topics in biology. These topics include:
genetics, ecology (with a focus on NW salmon),
cellular biology, energy transformation,
properties of life, development, evolution, and
environmental issues.
Reading Strategies and Objectives: Students
Periods Taught: 4, 6, 8
are expected to use their textbooks as a
homework tool and as a review source for
exams. They will develop strategies for
reading scientific text and finding key
information.
Faculty Name:
Writing Strategies and Objectives: Students
Room Number: A9
Amy Lindahl
Grinnell College, Bachelor of Arts,
Major: Biology, ‘99
UC Riverside, Masters in Biology, ‘02
Lewis and Clark College, Master of
Arts in Teaching, ‘04
Course/Faculty Website:
http://marshall.pps.k12.or.us/.docs/pg/10369
Additional Contact Information:
Email: ALindahl@pps.k12.or.us
ALindahl@biztech.pps.k12.or.us
Phone: 503-916-5241
Office Hours:
Periods 2-3 and Wednesdays until 4pm
Introduction to Course: Welcome to
Advanced Biology at Biztech High School!
This course is a special opportunity to earn
transferable college credit while attending a
high school core class. This class will fulfill the
3rd year science requirement. Expect a
challenging and enjoyable class!
Note to Parents/Guardians: Advanced
Biology is a hands-on, lab-based class. We will
be attending several field trips in the coming
year, and your volunteer and chaperone help is
welcome. If you are interested in helping with
these activities, please call or email to express
your interest.
will practice scientific writing in lab reports
and written reviews of scientific issues. They
will work on developing writing that is
appropriate for different audiences. Scientific
writing styles will be emphasized.
Readings:
Required Text:
Campbell, N. A., Reece, J. B., & Mitchell., L. G.
1999. Biology 5th Edition.
Benjamin/Cummings, an imprint of Addison
Wesley Longman, Inc. Replacement fee: $66
Optional/Suggested Text:
Other texts will be provided by the school
and/or teacher. These primarily include field
guides to NW species.
Grading & Plagiarism:
Grading Categories & Percentages:
Content knowledge (55%)
Knowledge of course material:
demonstrated on tests, lab reports, and
some in-class assignments
Work ethic (35%)
Professionalism: warm-ups, homework
completion, some in-class assignments,
persistence, lab safety, organization
Collaboration (5%)
Group-work skills: works well and
communicates well with group, adopts
group roles
Written communication (3%)
Scientific writing: use of grammar and
spelling, logic, organization
Oral communication (2%)
Clear communication skills: primarily
assessed during presentations
Grading Scale:
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
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93-97
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-68
60-62
less than 60
Late-Work Policy: If an absence is excused,
students will have the number of days they
were absent to make up work with no negative
effect on their grades (example: 2 days excused
absence, 2 days to make up work). Late work
past this point, or after an unexcused absence,
will be lowered 10% per day after the due date.
Make-up Work Policy: In the rare case of an
extended, excused absence, students will make
private arrangements with me to make up
work. Students should not expect to be given
make-up work after a suspension.
Plagiarism Policy: I take academic dishonesty
seriously. Both the plagiarizer and the student
whose work was copied may receive zeros on
assignments if plagiarism is suspected. Protect
your work, especially your homework, and
consider it valuable, personal property. Do not
leave it lying around on a table. Plagiarized
assignments and those assignments that
were copied will be thrown away. Students
will not be allowed a make-up assignment.
I teach students about how to use web and text
resources in an appropriate manner.
Assignments with unaltered and plagiarized
text may receive zeroes.
Course Schedule/Outline:
Fall Semester (Advanced Biology I/PCC Biology
101)
1. NW salmon (Salmon Watch curriculum
and field trip)
2. The scientific approach
3. Research skills
4. Biological chemistry
5. Cells
6. Biomes and ecosystems
7. Nutrient cycling and ecosystem
dynamics (focus on climate change)
8. Population ecology
9. Community ecology
Spring Semester (Advanced Biology II/PCC
Biology 102)
1. Ecology field study with Wolftree
2. DNA structure
3. Protein synthesis
4. Cell cycle
5. Mendelian genetics
6. Modern genetics
7. Microevolution
8. Macroevolution
9. Animal reproduction and development
Classroom Conduct:
Each student has the right to be in a classroom that
supports his/her learning and the learning of others.
These few, basic rules will help us to
accomplish this goal:
 Speak politely and treat others kindly
 Follow teacher requests
 Be prepared for class (bring 3-ring
binder, pen/pencil, and homework)
 Make a good effort and request help
when you need it
 No food in class (bottled water is
allowed)
 Non-academic computer use is not
allowed (NO email, gaming, etc.)
 Use of electronic devices (cell phones,
music players, etc.) is not permitted and
these items will be collected by the
teacher if they are used or seen in class
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