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BIOLOGY AP/IB Christ Church Episcopal School

Ms. Bello 2006-2007

Contact Information

Phone: 299-1522 Ext: 1251

Email: bellop@

Website: pages/bioapib.html

Extra Help: I will be available by appointment

Textbooks and Materials

▪ Textbook: Campbell, Neil A. 1995. Biology, 6th edition. Benjamin Cummings Publishing: NY.

▪ Workbook: Campbell, Neil A. 1995. Biology, 6th edition. Benjamin Cummings Publishing: NY.

▪ 1 large 3-ring binder for handouts, notes, essays, and other written work

▪ 1 large 3-ring binder for labs

▪ Scientific calculator for data analysis

▪ AP Biology review guide – Cliff’s Notes: AP Biology

▪ Allott, 2001, Biology for the IB Diploma – study guide for IB exam

AP Exam

The AP exam will be on the morning of May 14, 2006. The alternate exam is scheduled for May 25th in the afternoon. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions in the first 80 minutes and 4 required essay questions in the next 90 minutes (22 min/essay) with a 10-minute reading period in between. No calculators are permitted on the exam. Multiple-choice questions are weighted to be 60% and the essays are 40% of the total score, which are translated into a scale of 1 to 5 so the passing rate nationally is around 60%, using a standard curve. Depending on the college, you may receive credit for 3, 4, or 5. We will review the scoring process in more detail throughout the year, as well as test taking strategies.

IB Exam

IB exams have 3 separate papers on 2 separate dates (May 14 & 15), which make up 76% of your total IB Biology Score:

a. Paper 1 is made up of multiple-choice questions (Weighting - 20% SL, 20% HL)

b. Paper 2 consists of short answer questions and data based questions, (Weighting – 32% SL, 36% HL)

c. Paper 3 covers the options and consists of several short answer questions and one extended response question in each of the 2 options studied (Weighting – 24% SL, 20% HL)

The exam will be taken at the end of your 2nd year of biology. IB students must also work with the other IB science classes on the Group 4 project, and maintain a lab portfolio for the Internal Assessment portion of your evaluation (Weighting – 24%). Scores are on a scale of 1-7.

Class Format

The vast amount of material to be covered in a 2-semester college level course requires a fast paced lecture/lab format and you are encouraged not to fall behind if you are to succeed. It is required that you take notes, although I will provide handouts and outlines on occasion for difficult topics. You will need to read chapters in the textbook, as well as other articles and journals to further your understanding of the nature of research, and how we “do biology”. I will give you many essays that will help prepare you for the AP/IB exam throughout the year, and other worksheets with sample multiple-choice questions to work through and study. Lab participation is also a tremendous portion of the course requirements and each one of your tests will be a “mini AP” exam consisting of multiple-choice questions. Other IB and AP short answer questions will be given at separate times to further test your understanding of the concepts.

Homework will consist of readings, practice essays, pre-lab and post-lab write-ups, IB data analysis questions, and other projects/assignments as seen fit. Whereas the required reading and overall workload may appear challenging, it is manageable. We will cover about 2 chapters a week and I suggest that you read prior to the lecture on that chapter so that you can better follow the lectures and participate in class discussion.

Just keep in mind that the entire year is a learning process for you to develop the study skills that work best for you and critical thinking skills! Also, know that I am more than willing to assist you - you simply have to ask.

There is a website for the class, which will show updates on what we completed in class, homework, and important test dates and project dates. It is good resource particularly if you are absent and need to make up work. Please be aware that modifications may be necessary at times, but my goal is to keep the site as current and as accurate as possible.

Grading

I adhere to the school grading scale. You will have “unit tests” covering several chapters at a time, quizzes, formal and informal lab reports, problem solving and data analysis question sets, essays (graded using rubric given to AP/IB readers), and other possible computer based assignments. Your grade will be determined by cumulative point totals converted to a percent grade each marking period. There are a few additional assignment opportunities available to you, such as book reports, class demonstrations/presentations, or additional lab activities, if you are interested in adding to your point totals. You will be allowed to do one of these per term.

Laboratory

We will complete as many of the 12 suggested AP labs as possible during the year, plus additional labs that will enhance the curriculum. Labs will be about every 2-weeks, utilizing the extended period. However, some labs require large amounts of time so we might have to meet in the mornings, which can extend into our regular class time or at other designated times outside of class. You will be given plenty of notice if this is necessary. You will be required to use the attached format when preparing a lab report. The completed lab report will count about 50 points. Lab reports are due 1 week after all the results are obtained. Appropriate behavior/technique in lab settings is mandatory, and I reserve the right to prohibit anyone from further lab work at any time I determine the situation warrants such action. Lab safety and regulations will be reviewed in class and you will receive a general list of rules. Cooperative group work is essential to the way in which scientific investigations proceed. Students will be expected to work with each other in class activities. While each student will compile his/her own data in cooperation with classmates, everyone is required to turn in original work.

Make-up work

If you are absent, it is your responsibility to come see me whenever you return to class and obtain the assignments/notes. Any previously announced tests/quizzes given in your absence should be made up within 1 or 2 days of your return. If a lab was missed, a make-up lab or alternative assignment will be given at my convenience. If an assignment is due on the day you are absent, it must be turned in the day of return or it will be considered late. Assignments given out in your absence should be completed in the amount of days that you were absent unless other arrangements are made with me on the day of return. Any missing work not completed in the time allotted will receive a zero.

I look forward to working with each one of you as we strive for a successful school year!

Topic Outline

Introduction: Themes & Scientific Method

Unit 1: Chemistry of Life – Ch. 2-6 (2 weeks)

a. Atoms, Molecules, and Chemical Bonds

b. Water & Acids/Bases

c. Carbon & Molecular Diversity

d. Structure & Function of Macromolecules

• Test: week of 9/5

e. Introduction to Metabolism

* Lab #2 Enzyme Catalysis (9/11)

• Quiz: week of 9/11 (joint lab & chapter)

Unit 2: Cellular Biology – Ch. 7, 18, 27-28 (2 weeks)

a. Non-cellular vs. Cellular Types & Cell Organelles

b. Viruses (Ch. 18)

c. Prokaryotes

d. Eukaryotes (focus on Protists)

* Lab: View & measure cells under microscope (9/21)

• Test: week of 9/25

Unit 3: Cell Transport & Metabolism – Ch. 8-10 (2 weeks)

a. Membrane Structure & Function

* Lab #1 Diffusion & Osmosis (9/25)

• Quiz: week of 10/2 (joint lab & chapter)

b. Cellular Respiration

* Lab #5 Cell Respiration (10/13)

c. Photosynthesis

* Lab #4 Plant Pigments & Photosynthesis (10/16)

• Test: week of 10/16

Unit 4: Cell Reproduction & Heredity–Ch. 11-15 (3 weeks)

a. Cell Communication

• Quiz: week of 10/23

b. Reproduction of Cells - Mitosis

c. Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles

* Lab #3 Mitosis & Meiosis

• Test: week of 10/30

d. Mendel & the Gene

e. Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance

• Test: week of 11/6

Unit 5: Molecular Genetics – Ch. 16-21 (3 weeks)

a. Molecular Basis of Inheritance

b. From Gene to Protein

c. Microbial Models: Genetics of Viruses and Bacteria

d. Genome Organization and Expression in Eukaryotes

(Remaining material from above will be tested on T1 Exam

given the week of 11/13)

e. Epidemics & Immune System (Required Reading: The Hot Zone by Richard Preston)

f. DNA Technology

* Lab #6 Molecular Biology (week of 12/4)

• Test: week of 12/4

g. Ethical Issues in Genetics (case studies & video: Gattaca)

Unit 6: Mechanisms of Evolution – Ch. 22-25 (2 weeks)

a. Darwin’s View

b. How Populations Evolve

* Lab #8 Population Genetics and Evolution

c. Origin of Species

d. Macroevolution, the Fossil Record, and Systematics

e. Early Earth & The Origin of Life

• Test: week of 1/15

Unit 7: Diversity of Life – Ch. 29-34 (1.5 weeks)

a. Fungi

b. Plants

c. Invertebrates

d. Vertebrates

• Test: week of 1/29

Unit 8: Plants: Form & Function – Ch. 35-39 (2 weeks)

a. Plant Structure and Growth

b. Transport in Plants

* Lab #9 Transpiration (week of 2/13)

c. Plant Nutrition

d. Plant Reproduction and Development

* Lab #7 Genetics of Organisms (Wisconsin Fast Plants)

e. Control Systems in Plants

Test: week of 2/12

Unit 9: Ecology – Ch. 46-50 (1 week)

a. Distribution and Adaptations of Organisms

b. Population Ecology

c. Community Ecology

d. Ecosystems

* Lab #12 Dissolved Oxygen & Aquatic

Primary Productivity (Discussion only)

(Remaining material from above will be tested on T2 Exam

given the week of 2/26)

Unit 10: Animals: Form & Function – Ch. 40-51 (6 weeks)

a. Levels of Structural Organization

b. Controlling Internal Environment & Excretory System

• Quiz: week of 3/19

c. Chemical Signaling and Endocrine System

d. Nervous System

e. Sensory & Motor Mechanisms

f. Animal Behavior

* Lab #11 Animal Behavior

• Test: week of 3/26

g. Reproduction and Development

h. Genetic Basis of Development

* Lab: Sea Urchin Embryology (Tentative)

• Test: week of 4/2

i. Nutrition

j. Circulation and Gas Exchange

* Lab #10 Physiology of the Circulatory System (wk of 4/10)

• Test: week of 4/10

Review for AP/IB Exams – 2-3 weeks

• AP Lab quiz: week of 4/16

• IB Drawing quiz: week of 4/16

• Practice AP exam (in class): week of 4/23

* The test schedule that accompanies each unit offers you an APPROXIMATE time frame to help you better prepare for exams. Adjustments to these dates and what material will be covered in each unit will be made whenever necessary. You will be given ample notice as to exactly when a test will be given and what chapters it will cover.

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