BIOLOGY  SYLLABUS     2009-2010
Mrs. Sprague

Quarter  1   September 8 - October 30
Introduction
   -requirements
   -laboratories
   -1 pagers
   -research paper
Biochemistry
   -biomolecules
   -energy release
   -water properties
   -lab catalase
Cell Structure and Function
   -prokayote
   -eukaryote
   -plant/animal
   -1 pager describe and explain
Homeostasis and Transport
   -passive
   -active
   -1 pager compare and contrast

Quarter  2   November 2 - January 15
Photosynthesis
   -light reaction
   -dark reaction
   -lab rates of photosynthesis
Cell Respiration
   -anaerobic
   -aerobic
   -1 pager mitochondria
Cell Reproduction
   -mitosis
   -meiosis
   -activity karyotypes
   -1 pager
   -lab squash mounts

MID-TERM  PREPARATION AND TEST




Quarter  3   January 19 - April 2
Fundamentals of Genetics
   -Mendel
   -crosses
   -1 pager genetic disorder
Nucleic Acids
   -DNA
   -RNA
   -protein synthesis
   -Apple app (comic book,power point,etc.)
Gene Expression
   -control of expression
   -development of expression
   -Apple app
DNA Technology
   -new genetics
   -technology techniques
   -practical uses
   -lab gel electrophoresis
Research Paper Introduction

Quarter  4  April 5 - June 14
Bacteria
   -evolution and classification
   -biology of
   -uses
   -lab zone of inhibition
Viruses
   -structure
   -replication
   -diseases
   -1 pager influenza
Fetal Pig Dissection
   -1 pager
Research Paper

FINAL PREPARATION AND TEST