COURSE SYLLABUS
10TH GRADE BIOLOGY I
Quarter 1
Prerequisites: Life Science
Student Prior Knowledge: General science terminology and theories, basic principles of chemistry and cytology.
Text: Holt, Rinehart, Winston, Modern Biology,New York, 2002.
Required Materials: Text, binder, lined paper, pens and pancils.
Strongly Suggested Materials: Notebook dividers, index cards, flash drive, highlighter, colored pencils
Course Outline- First Quarter Topics:
1. Biochemistry: organic molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins,
nucleic acids.
2. Cell Biology: cell structure and function, prokaryotic and eukaryotic principles.
3. Cell Transport: cell membranes and their roles as selective barriers.
Student Objectives:
Topic 1
* Describe the structure of a water molecule.
* Explain the polar nature of water and its dissolving ability.
* List the properties of water resulting from hydrogen bonding
* Define organic compounds and name the six elements common in organic
compounds.
* Explain the presence of carbon in many compounds.
* Define functional group and its significance.
* Define reaction and identify the reactants and products in chemical
equations.
* Compare a condensation reaction with hydrolysis.
* List four major types of organic molecules.
* Describe the basic molecular structure and function of carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins, nucleic acids.
Topic 2
* State the cell theory.
* Explain the limiting factor of cell size.
* Describe the relationship between cell shape and function.
* Distinguish between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
* Describe the structure, function, composition of the cell membrane.
* Name and describe the function of major organelles in eukaryotic cells.
* Describe the functional relationships between organelles.
* Describe the structure and function of the nucleus.
* Describe the relationship between chloroplasts and mitochondria.
* Describe the three additional structures found in plant cells.
* Explain the relationship between photosynthesis and aerobic respiration.
* Distinguish between tissues, organs, and organ systems.
* Describe the features of a colonial organism.
Topic 3
* Distinguish between passive and active transport.
* List types and examples of active, passive transport.
* Explain how equilibrium is established by diffusion.
* Distinguish between diffusion and osmosis.
* Explain how substances move through the cell membrane.
* Explain how ion channels assist ion diffusion through the cell membrane.
* Describe the Na-K pump.
* Compare and contrast endocytosis and exocytosis.
Resources:
* Text: chapters 3, 4, 5.
* Lecture notes, including PPt: properties of water, carbon compounds,
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, cell notes, cell overview, tour of
the cell, cell websites, cell organelles, cell videos.
Class Activities/Projects/Labs:
* Organic molecule concept map, food chemistry lab., organic molecule
construction, cell web quest, cell analogy collage, cell model, microscope lab.
Assessment/Grading:
* Tests, quizzes, projects, homework, class work, labs., Collins Paper.