Biology 1 First Quarter Syllabus

First Quarter Topics:

Topic 1:   Biochemistry 3.1(no standard, basic overview of importance of water only), 3.2, 3.3 

Topic 2:   Circulation and Digestion- 47.1(basic functions of heart and blood vessels only- especially capillaries) 49.1, 49.2 (basic nutrients and digestive system structures and functions; relate to major organic molecules from Topic 1)

Topic 3    Cell Structure and Function 4.1,4.2, 4.3

Topic 4:   Cell Transport 5.1, 5.2 (Relate again to digestion, particularly nutrient absorption)

Quarterly Common Exam

Common Grading Parameters     

40% Tests

20% Quizzes

20% Lab/Field Activities

20% Homework/Classwork