COURSE SYLLABUS
College Prep Biology
Mr. Freidhoff
Contact Information:
Phone: (814) 355-4833 Ext. 8117
E-mail: cfreidhoff@basd.net
Bellefonte Area High School
830 East Bishop Street
Room 117
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Textbook: Biology Exploring Life by Campbell, Williamson and Heyden
Topics of Study:
1st Quarter
Chapter 1: The Scope of Biology
Chapter 2: The Science of Biology
Chapter 4: The Chemical Basis of Life
Chapter 5: Molecules of Life
Chapter 6: A Tour of the Cell
3rd Quarter
Chapter 11: DNA and the Language of Life
Chapter 12: Human Genetics
Chapter 13: Frontiers of Genetics
Chapter 14: Evolution
2nd Quarter
Chapter 7: Cellular Respiration
Chapter 8: Photosynthesis
Chapter 9: The Cellular Basis of inheritance
Chapter 10: Patterns of Inheritance
4th Quarter
Chapter 15: Origins of Biological Diversity
Chapter 34: The Biosphere
Chapter 35: Population and Community Ecology
Chapter 36: Ecosystem and Conservation Biology
Chapter 16: Prokaryotes and Cells
Grade:
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Projects 10%
Hoff Objectives 10%
Class Work 10%
Homework 10%
Labs 25%
Assessment 35%
A: 93 – 100%
B: 85 – 92%
C: 77 – 84%
D: 70 – 76%
F: 0 – 69%
Required Class Materials:
- Notebook, Medium to Large
- 3 ring binder
- Writing Utensil
Be sure to check my teacher page on a regular basis: http://www.basd.net/Page/10247
Expectations:
- Be on time
o When you enter my class, take a seat and start working on the warm-up question and
objective.
o Being late more than twice will result in consequences
- Be prepared when you arrive
o Pen/Pencil
o Homework or any other assignment
o Notebook
o Textbook (if needed)
- Be Respectful
o No name calling, no negative attitudes
o Respect yourself and others
o Raise your hand to speak and wait to be called on
o Listen to others, do not interrupt
o Treat equipment and class supplies with respect
- Grades
o All work is due at the beginning of the class period or when specified by the teacher. If it
is not turned in at that time it is considered late and will follow the late policy.
o Assignments must be turned in with your name, class period, and date.
o You may receive a 0 on work if: Your work does not have your name on it, your name is
illegible, your work cannot be read/graded, or you leave incomplete sections.
- Effort
o Always come to class with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn! In turn, I
promise to come with a positive attitude and excited to teach!
o Do your BEST! Effort and attitude go a long way towards success. If you try your very
best, you will succeed in my class.
- Other
o Students must sit in assigned test taking seats prior to test being handed out. Students
must read directions and sign the first page of the test to receive a grade for it.
o All work must be completed in a black pen, blue pen, or pencil.
Major Assignments:
- Class Work: Worksheets, class assignments, and warm-up questions should be completed in
class unless instructed by differently by the teacher.
- Labs: Interactive and engaging labs play a large role in science. I will be grading your laboratory
procedures and safety during lab sessions. These are easy points if you can follow directions and
be safe in lab. All labs must be made up if absent unless instructed on by the teacher. It is the
student’s responsibility to make up the labs.
- Hoff Objectives/Warm-up Questions: You will be assigned a Hoff Warm-up Objective sheets
that you will write down the class objective and fill out the “ticket out the door” section for
credit.
- Lab Reports: Throughout the year we will complete at least two lab reports. Grades will be
given on the completeness and accuracy of pre-lab questions, lab reports, and in-class data.
- Quizzes: This type of assessment will be given periodically throughout the year to make sure
students are understanding and studying the material.
- Tests: Tests will be given at the end of one or several chapter depending on the amount of
information. I will not answer any questions on material or test concepts on the day of tests.
Mr. Freidhoff’s Policies:
Cell Phone Policy: The district-wide cell phone policy will be applied in my classroom. Please refer to
the student handbook if you have any questions.
Late Policy: You have until the next business day to turn in an assignment to me for no higher than a
75%. After that next business day, I WILL NOT accept any work and the grade of a “0” will be given.
Late assignments MUST be turned in to me DIRECTLY at the beginning of class.
Make-Up Policy: As for excused absences, you have the same amount of days (not class periods) to
make up homework that you missed. If you do not make up the work within the allotted time, it will be
counted late and will follow the late policy. MAKE-UP WORK IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY,
NOT MINE! This goes for tests, quizzes, labs, homework, etc.
Cheating Policy: The district-wide cheating policy will be followed in my classroom. Cheating will
result in an automatic “0” on the assignment, class work, or test. The student will also be sent to the
office for administrative redirection. Students caught plagiarizing work will also be given a “0” on that
assignment. It is better to fail an assignment or test and get some points than rather cheat and get
no points.
Class Motto:
“Just because you fail, it doesn’t make you a failure.”
How to succeed in my class…
1. Be involved in class discussions and activities. An engaged mind is a learning mind!
2. Take good notes and review them often. Even looking at notes for 10 minutes a day can help!
3. Keep up with homework. There is a reason why I give you homework. Do it, study it, know it!
4. Use class time to complete work, don’t be a distraction to the other students or myself!
5. Take responsibility for your education and have fun!
Role of the Parents/Guardians:
Parents/Guardians fill a very important role in their young adult’s education. Parents/Guardians are
encouraged to participate in their student’s learning by checking for assignments and test dates online,
checking notebooks for assignments, and aiding students in projects and homework, and helping
students study for assessments. I encourage parents to contact with me to track student progress at any
time.