Course: Biology
Teacher: Ms. Monroe
Long Branch High
School
Teacher’s Contact Information
Room Number 215
Email Address
Extra Help Hours
tmonroe@longbranch.k12.nj.us Phone: 732-229-7300 x41020
SAP tutoring days Tuesday & Fridays and any other day by appointment
until 3pm.
General Course Information
Pre-requisites
Course Description
Learning Outcomes
Required Texts &
Materials
Geophysical Science
Biology is the study of life. It is an important subject in science and one that will
stay with for the rest of your life. Biology class will involve some work in the
laboratory. Do not expect to be in the laboratory every day. Not every aspect of
Biology will involve laboratory experiments. When in the lab always observe
proper safety procedures. The laboratory must be taken seriously, any student
not following directions will be given a consequence. Always prepare for lab
assignment by reading the directions before lab. Always clean up your laboratory
area before you leave. Remember safety is important to Biology class.
80%or higher on assessments.
Modern Biology
Ring Binder Notebook, pencil or pen.
Homework completion on time.
Tests, lab reports, projects, assigned reading/ research, quiz
Course
Requirements:
Assignments & Academic Calendar: This course will be divided into units as follows:
Unit I: Biochemistry
Chapter 1-3
NJCCS 5.5.12A
Matter, Energy, &
Organization in Living
Systems
Unit II: Cell Biology
Chapter 4-7
NJCCS 5.5.12A
Organization in Living
Systems
Unit IV: Genetics
Chapter 8-10,12 &13
NJCCS 5.5.12C
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Grading (credit)
Criteria
Absent / Tardy
Policy
Special
Assignments/Tests
Student Conduct
and Discipline
Incomplete
Grades and make
up work
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Benchmark/Unit test
Cell Organelles- Chapter 4
Passive and Active Transport- Chapter 5
 DNA Chapter 10
 Mitosis/ Meiosis- Chapter8
 Mendel- Chapter 9
Human Genetics/ Technology- Chapters 12 &13
Unit V: Evolution
Chapter 14,15 &17,
18
NJCCS 5.5.12B
( Diversity and
Biological Evolution)
Unit III: Ecology
Chapter 19-23
NJCCS 5.5.12A &B
( Natural Systems&
Interactions)
Human Interactions
& Impacts)
Unit VI: Anatomy
46-50, 24,25, 27
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Intro to Biology and lab safety- Sections 1-1, 1-3, 1-4
ChemistryChapter 3-1
Biochemistry- Sections:3-2, 3-3
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Benchmark/Unit test
Darwin and Evolution– Chapter 15
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Intro to ecology / populations- Chapters 19 &20
Communities/ Ecosystems- Chapters 21 &22
Environmental Science – Chapter 23
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration chapters 6&7
Benchmark/Unit test
Intro into Anatomy- human body plan
Summative 70%(tests, labs, projects) Formative 30%(homework and short class
assignments.
Outlined in student handbook- 5 absences = credit recovery. 6 absences fail
marking period.
Mid-term January, Final Exam June. Biology End of Course State Exam- May.
Outlines in student handbook, class procedures and lab safety contract.
Due by cut off dates for each marking period.
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