Course Description

BIOLOGY

TOPICS COVERED:

1^st Quarter

	Chapter 1 Invitation to Biology
	Chapter 2 Life's Chemical Basis
	Chapter 3 Molecules of Life
	Chapter 4 How cells are Put Together
	Chapter 5 How Cells Work
	Chapter 6 Where It Starts-Photosynthesis
	Chapter 7 How Cells Release Chemical Energy
	Chapter 8 How Cells Reproduce
	Chapter 9 Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
	Chapter 10 Observing Patterns in Inherited Traits
	Chapter 11 Chromosomes and Human Genetics
	Chapter 12 DNA Structure and Function

2nd Quarter

	Chapter 13 From DNA to Proteins
	Chapter 14 Controls over Genes
	Chapter 15 Studying and Manipulating Genomes
	Chapter 16 Processes of Evolution
	Chapter 17 Evolutionary Patterns, Rates, and Trends
	Chapter 18 The Origin and Early Evolution of Life
	Chapter 19 Prokaryotes and Viruses
	Chapter 20 Simplest Eukaryotes-Protists and Fungi
	Chapter 21 Plant Evolution
	Chapter 22 Animal Evolution-The Invertebrates
	Chapter 23 Animal Evolution-The Vertebrates
	Chapter 24 Plants and Animals-Common Challenges

3^th Quarter

	Chapter 25 Plant Tissues
	Chapter 26 Plant Nutrition and Transport
	Chapter 27 Plant Reproduction and Development

	Chapter 28 Animal Tissues and Organ Systems
	Chapter 29 Neural Control
	Chapter 30 Sensory Perception
	Chapter 31 Endocrine Control
	Chapter 32 How Animals Move
	Chapter 33 Circulation
	Chapter 34 Immunity
	Chapter 35 Respiration
	Chapter 36 Digestion and Human Nutrition
	Chapter 37 The Internal Environment
	Chapter 38 Animal Reproduction and Development

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS:

During the year various internet assignments will be given for extra credit.