Marine Biology

 

Text:

Marine Science, Second Edition 2004 Thomas F. Greene, pub. AMSCO.

 

Required Materials:

Binder or Folder (to save all materials and notes).

Notebook with writing utensil.  24 color set of pencils. 

Course Summary: 

     We start the year with a review of ecology with an accent on the marine realm. Next is a survey of the major ecosystems which will be encountered through the year and an exploration of the properties and motions of the worlds’ oceans. The remainder of the year (Quarters 2-4) is a journey through all the kingdoms and phyla of organisms that live in the ocean – from bacteria through mamals.

Student Expectations:

-All students will be required to keep accurate notes of materials covered in class and all homework assignments.  All handouts, study guides, homework, tests, and quizzes should be saved in an organized binder or folder(s).  These materials may be checked at the end of each quarter for an additional grade, which may help your overall average 

-Students are expected to bring their textbook, binder, notebook, and writing utensils daily.

 

-Students coming to class late or without their required items may be required to return at 2:30 pm.  Repeated occurrence of this may ultimately lower their grade due to being improperly prepared for the day’s class work.  That means a zero in my book, towards your HW/Classwork or Lab grades.

 

-Homework is checked weekly, and assigned full, half or no credit.  Work missed through excused absences can be made up for full credit.  Credit for homework and labwork maybe reduced if class participation/disruption is an issue on any given day, this also goes for our field studies as well.

 

-If a student is absent it is his/her responsibility to make up all assignments and any quizzes or tests given.  Failure to do so in a timely fashion will result in a Zero.  No more than one week; unless a long-term excused absence is the cause, in this case a more flexible timetable can be worked out between student and teacher.

 

Description of Course Assessments: 

Vocabulary quizzes will be given for each chapter.  Unannounced quizzes may be given at any time during the course of the school year. 

Tests will be given at the end of each chapter.  Some Chapters that are extensive may require additional tests. 

Tests may include any material from the textbook, classroom lectures and discussions, lab activities, field studies and homework assignments. 

There will be both a Mid-year (written) and Final Examination (in the field at Nahant).

Grading:

Homework/Class Participation           20%

Lab Reports/Field work                        20%

Quizzes                                                          20%

Tests/Exams                                              40% 

-Extra Credit will be given at the discretion of your teacher, but is not definite.