Syllabus

SYLLABUS

Class Title: General Biology A/B

Instructor: Matthew Moreno

Notes on emailing: The earlier you email, the more of a chance you can expect a quick response. Any inappropriate emails will immediately be forwarded to the Dean’s Office.

Required Materials

Textbook: Biology

Web Page and Supplementary reading(s): Lecture Notes, Diagrams and supplementary reading can be located at my web page www.bell.k12.ca.us/

Class Materials

· Pen and Pencil (some work requires a pen and you must bring both daily)

· Humanitas Interactive Science Notebook

· Colored Pencils/pens (optional but helpful)

· Highlighter (optional but helpful)

· Scientific Calculator (optional but helpful)

GRADING

Grades are based on points earned in two categories

a. Classwork/Homework – includes all homework and class work that is not finished in class (Reading notes, worksheets, questions, flashcards, etc.).

b. Tests/Quizzes/Labs – This includes all tests, quizzes and laboratory demos and laboratory activities.

*Extra Credit – Earned extra credit cannot be applied to those scores in category B (tests/quizzes/labs).

Grade Scale

90 – 100 % = A

80 – 89.9% = B

65 – 79.9% = C

55 – 64.9% = D

Below 55% = Fail

Course Descriptions/Objectives.

Biology

This instructional guide is aligned with the LAUSD High School Instructional Guide for Biology. The unit numbers do not match those in the book but notes have been made so you can easily locate the correct unit in the book.