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 * __Unit 1 – Chemistry Review and Properties of water__**

Chapter 2 – Chemical Context of Life Chapter 3 – Water and the Fitness of the Environment Chapter 4 – Carbon and the Molecular Diversity Of Life Chapter 5 – The Structure and Function of                    Macromolecules

__Assignments/ Assessments:__

3D molecular lab WS, TYK/SYK/I.Q. Exam Chapters 2-5

__**Unit 2 – Basic Energy Concepts**__

Chapter 8 – An Introduction to Metabolism

__Assignments/ Assessments__

WS, TYK/SYK/I.Q. Pre-lab questions Lab bench on Campbell website Enzyme Catalysis Lab Exam Chapter 8


 * __Unit 3- The Cell: Structure and Function__**

Chapter 6 – A Tour of the Cell Chapter 7 – Membrane Structure and Function

__Assignments/ Assesments__

WS, TYK/SYK/I.Q. Pre-lab questions Lab bench on Campbell website Diffusion/Osmosis Lab Exam Chapter 6 Exam Chapter 7

__**Unit 4 – Cellular Processes: Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis**__

Chapter 9 – Cellular Respiration Chapter 10 - Photosynthesis

__Assignments/ Assessments__

WS, TYK/SYK/I.Q. Pre-lab questions Lab bench Cellular Respiration Lab Plant Pigment/ Photosynthesis Lab Exam Chapter 9 Exam Chapter 10


 * __Unit 5 – Cell Cycle and Regulation__**

Chapter 12 – The Cell Cycle Chapter 13 – Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles

__Assignments/ Assessments__

WS, TYK/SYK/I.Q. Mitosis Cut & Paste activity Meiosis Cut & Paste activity Pre-lab questions Lab bench Mitosis/Meiosis Lab Exam Chapters 12 &13


 * __Unit 6 – Genetics: Simple and Complex Patterns of Inheritance__**

Chapter 14 – Mendel and the Gene Idea Chapter 15 – The Chromosomal Basis of                      Inheritance

__Assignments/ Assessments__

WS, TYK/SYK/I.Q. Principles of Genetics Lab Blood Typing Lab Chromosome Mapping Lab Opinion Paper on “Lorenzo’s Oil” Genetics of Organisms Lab Exam Chapter 14 Exam Chapter 15


 * __Unit 7 – Evolution__**

Chapter 22 – Descent with Modification Chapter 24 – The Origin of Species Chapter 25 – Phylogeny and Systematics Chapter 26 – The Tree of Life

__Assignments/ Assessments__

Darwin Video WS, TYK/SYK/I.Q. Midterm Project based on Chapters 27-34


 * __Unit 8 – Molecular Genetics__**

Chapter 16 – The Molecular Basis of Inheritance Chapter 17 – From Gene to Protein Chapter 18 – The Genetics of Viruses and Bacteria

__Assignments/ Assessments__

WS, TYK/SYK/I.Q. DNA Extraction Lab Molecular Biology Lab Exam Chapter 16 Exam Chapter 17

__**Unit 9 – DNA Technology**__

Chapter 20 – DNA Technology and Genomics Chapter 23 – The Evolution of Populations

__Assignments/ Assessments__

WS, TYK/SYK/I.Q. Gel Electrophoresis Lab Population Genetics & Evolution Lab (Hardy-Weinberg) Exam Chapters 18 & 20


 * __Unit 10 – Animal Systems__**

Chapter 41 – Animal Nutrition Chapter 42 – Circulation and Gas Exchange Chapter 44 – Osmoregulation and Excretion Chapter 45 – Hormones and the Endocrine System Chapter 46 – Animal Reproduction Chapter 47 – Animal Development Chapter 48 – Nervous Systems Chapter 49 – Sensory and Motor Mechanisms

__Assignments/ Assessments__

WS, TYK/SYK/I.Q. Model Kidney Lab Circulatory System Lab Short Quizzes on each section as it is covered Videos

__**Unit 11 – Plant Form and Function**__

Chapter 35 – Plant Structure, Growth, and Development Chapter 36 – Transport in Vascular Plants Chapter 39 – Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals

__Assignments/ Assessments__

WS, TYK/SYK/I.Q. Transpiration Lab Brief Quizzes on Sections as covered


 * __Unit 12 – Ecology__**

Chapter 50 – Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere Chapter 51 – Behavioral Ecology Chapter 52 – Population Ecology Chapter 53 – Community Ecology Chapter 54 – Ecosystems Chapter 55 – Conservation Biology and Restoration Ecology

__Assignments/ Assessments__

WS, TYK/SYK/ I.Q. Animal Behavior Lab Dissolved O2 and Aquatic Primary Productivity Short Quizzes on major concepts of each chapter

This outline has been written with the sole purpose of providing you with the order and topics that we will be covering this year. It is recommended that you read the chapters and labs prior to class lecture and laboratory activities. This outline is not written in “stone” and may be subject to change at any time. The instructor will forewarn students of any changes as they may arise. Although it is not a requirement, it is recommended that you keep a binder or notebook and place this handout inside for future reference.