Biology-Ii Honors/AP Biology Syllabus 2013-2014
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BIOLOGY-II HONORS/AP BIOLOGY SYLLABUS 2013-2014 TEXTBOOK: BIOLOGY (SIXTH EDITION) BY CAMPBELL AND REECE TAKISHA MCCOLLUM FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL EMAIL: [email protected] Contact Phone Number: 910-474-0825
Course Description:
The Advanced Placement Biology curriculum is designed for talented science students interested in a career in medicine or any allied health field. The course includes hands-on laboratory work, individual research, and oral presentation. Major components include biochemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, molecular basis of inheritance, DNA technology, evolution, microbiology, classification of plants and animals, animal physiology, and ecology.
Grade Level: 11, 12 Prerequisite: Biology I/Chemistry/Biology II-Honors with a “B” or higher average
Below are the four big ideas major areas we will cover.
Big Idea 1: The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life.
Big Idea 2: Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce and to maintain dynamic homeostasis.
Big Idea 3: Living systems store, retrieve, transmit and respond to information essential to life processes.
Big Idea 4: Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess complex properties
Along with these big ideas are specific learning objectives that will be covered in this course. The objectives of the course are that each student shall:
Demonstrate skills in various types of biological instrumentation and scientific methodologies Learn how to read and critique papers written by scientists in the field of biology
1 Practice finding and using patterns in collected data to solve scientific problems Exhibit mastery of the major principles of biology Apply biological knowledge and critical thinking to environmental and social concerns
Each unit will take two weeks to complete and typically is organized like this
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Chapter 1 Chapter 3 Chapter 5 Review Organic and 2 and 4 and 6 Compound Lecture Lecture Lecture Models Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Osmosis Microscope Microscope Review Unit Exam and Lab Lab: What Free- – Chapter Diffusion Does the Response 1-6 Lab Microscope practice Reveal about Article changes in Reading: pond life “Calling over time? Out the Cell Undertaker s”
Labs: Students are required to complete labs that fulfill the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students will at least spend 25% of instructional time in laboratory investigations. Students are expected to read each lab carefully before coming to the laboratory and are responsible for following all correct laboratory and safety procedures. Additional labs will be included and students will turn in lab reports in the format provided by the instructor.
Timeline for Course MOLECULES, CELLS, AND ENERGY Big Ideas 1, 2, 3, and 4
Unit- 1st Topics Chapters LABS/ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT 9 weeks to Read/Readi ngs Molecul A. MOLECULES Chapter 1- Lab 13: Enzyme Activity Unit One
2 es, Big Idea 4 6 Test-The Cells, Build Macro-Molecule Chemistry of and Models with kits Life/Biochemi Energy stry Macromolecule Lab Build-A-Membrane- http://learn.genetics.uta ch.edu/> Polarity of water Chapter 7- Lab 4: Osmosis and Unit Two and its importance 8 Diffusion Test- Cell and to biological Energy systems What is the Role of the Free Carbon’s role in Cell Membrane in Response the molecular Diffusion? Lab Assessment diversity of life Reading Monomers , quizzes polymers, and reactions involved Written Lab in building and Reports breaking them down considering Students will polar/nonpolar generate interactions small powerpoints on topics covered Various levels of Chapter 9- Journal Articles structures in 11 proteins and carbohydrates
Enzyme structure as a special protein
Cohesion, adhesion, specific heat of water and its importance to biological systems
Acids, Bases, and Buffers
3 Identifying macro- molecules in our foods
B. History of Chapter RNA polymerase activity Concept maps Life 22-25 Journal Articles Mind maps Big Idea 1 Cartoon Lab 1: Artificial explaining Theories of how Selection the theories macro-molecules of origin joined to support Lab 2: Mathematical origin of life Modeling: Hardy- Weinberg Was RNA 1st genetic material? Lab 3: Comparing DNA Sequences to Age of earth Understand Evolutionary Relationships with BLAST
NOVA; PBS Video “What Darwin Never Knew” This video will be utilized in conjunction with the whole class discussions to take a look at Charles Darwin’s observation and conclusion and how modern day molecular Biology is confirming what Darwin documented C. Cells Chapter 7 Lab: Microscope lab Mind maps (structure Compare/Con and Normal vs. Plasmolyzed trast chart on function) Big cells lab Animal/Plant Idea 1&2 Cell Explain similarities, Microscope differences and lab report evolutionary relationships Unit Test –
4 between The Cell prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells Cell membrane structure and function Cell communication(si gnals, receptors, responses hormones) Methods of transport across membranes
D. Immunity Chapter 43 Big Idea 2&3 Innate vs. Acquired Response Humoral responses B cells vs. T cells E. Cell Energy Chapter 8, Enzyme Catalysis lab Concept Maps ATP 9, 10 structure Toothpickase Lab Reading and function quizzes Lab 5: Photosynthesis Redox Lab Unit Test with reactions in free response relation to Lab 6: Cellular questions cellular Respiration respiration Lab reports
Enzyme catalysis
Activation energy and specificity
Cellular respiration glycolysis, citric acid
5 cycle, electron transport chain chemiosmosi s/ Photosynthe sis
Heredity, Genetics, and Evolution Big Idea 1 and 3 Topics Readings Activity/Lab s Assessment A. Molecular Text DNA Quizzes Basis of Chapter 16, extraction Journal Inheritance 17 Article DNA structure and Unit Test replication, RNA Student structure, protein generated synthesis- Mind Maps transcription and translation
Mutation B. Mitosis and Chapter 12, Lab 7: Concept Meiosis 13 Mitosis/Meio maps sis Cell cycle Investigatio Mind maps and n lab mechanism Unit Test Karyotyping with Free Chromosom Exercise response es questions Model of the Sexual Cell Cycle Karyotyping verses Results Asexual reproductio Debate on n Genetic and environment Stages of al issues; Meiosis cloning. Obesity, etc. Genetic variation in offspring
6 and impact on Evolution
Investigatin g genetics; environment al influences
C. Mendelian Chapter 14, Populations Unit Test Genetics 15 Genetics Mendel’s Lab Quizzes Law Scientific Patterns of American Fruit Fly Cornell inheritance Article project Notes Reading Predicting genetic Students Genetic outcomes genetic will count crosses counseling the colors in packages Gene linkage and and apply mapping the null hypothesis Mutations concept and Chi Square calculations on the data D. Molecular Chapter 18- DNA Cornell Genetics 21 Electrophor notes esis lab Regulation of Journal Student Gene expression Article Lab 8: generated Reading Biotechnolo concept Viruses gy Bacterial maps Transformat Gene expression ion Unit Test in bacteria with Free Lab 9: Response Biotechnology, Biotechnolo questions DNA technology, gy; Gel Restriction Journal electrophoresis Enzyme article Analysis of discussion DNA
E. Evolutionary Chapter 22- Activity: Concept Biology 25 Genetics maps
7 Darwin’s Survey exploration and Project Reading theory of descent analyzing quizzes with modification traits of and natural those Book selection around us discussions
Galapagos Islands Students Unit test overview create with Free Geologic response Evidence for time practice evolution
Phylogeny and systematics
Evolution of populations
Hardy-Weinberg Law
Organisms and Populations Big Ideas 1, 3, and 4 Topics Readings Activity/Labs Assessment A. Biological Chapter 25, 26, Microbiology Section test Diversity 27 29, 30 activity Article and presentation Microbiolo Student gy generated Concept map Early life on earth
Evolution of prokaryot es and eukaryote s B. Plants and Chapter 35, 36 Lab 11: Section Test their Transpiration Diversity Lab Lab analysis How Plants Colonized land Lab: Flower Concept maps Dissection Evolution of
8 seed plants
Structure, growth, and development
Plant responses to internal and external stimuli
Plant nutrition
Angiosperm Reproduction C. Animal Chapter 32-34 Cat Dissection Unit Test Diversity and 40-49 Mink Dissection Practical Test Characteristics with dissection of invertebrates specimen
Basic anatomy principles
Analysis of structure and function of body systems
Digestive, Circulatory, Respiratory, Excretory, Endocrine, Nervous, Muscular systems D. Ecology Chapter 50-55 Lab 12: Fruit fly Unit test Behavior Lab Reading quizzes Ecological interaction Build an Personal Ecosystem Project “My Behavioral Footprints” ecology Build a Model of Write a paper a Biome that discussing their Population demonstrates individual dynamics knowledge of impact on Earth Biological
9 Communities processes and and Ecosystems concepts across energy levels the scale. and flows, cycles, symbiosis, and human influences positive and negative
Student Evaluation Students will evaluate according to the grading criteria and grading scale below. Unit Tests, pop quizzes on lectures, projects, labs, classwork, and homework will be assignments that will be graded throughout the semester.
Grading Criteria:
Tests (Portfolio Included) 35% Quizzes 10% Labs/HW 20% Classwork/Collaboration 15% Projects 20%
Research Papers
Students will write an essay on a current topic in biology. After selecting a topic, they generally analyze the methods and results of scientific investigations in several primary research reports to draw a valid conclusion about the topic. Due Dates will be announced.
Research Project
Students will have a culture of fruit flies that they must breed and keep alive throughout the semester and keep a record of the number
10 of females and males produced, and characteristics of the fruit flies such as eye color, body color, mutations, and wing type.
Community Project
Students will analyze the quality of water in different communities and find the effects of water run-off on water quality in each community.
Debate
The class is organized into two groups, pro and con, based on a controversial issue in biology. The students select a leader to represent their side of the panel. Members of each group provide the panel with information to help them win the debate. The winning side formulates the most well- documented counter-arguments. Topics include stem cell research and evolution.
Calorie Study
Students will keep a complete record of what they eat and do during a seven-day period. Using Nutritive Value of American Foods, students try to compute the number of calories they expended over the seven- day period. The primary objective is to validate or invalidate current dieting trends and determine how a change in lifestyle might improve a person’s health.
Free-Response Questions
Learning how to answer free-response questions is an important part of this course. Students will get practice in this area throughout the semester. During each 9-week, students will do graded assignments that are designed to help them become comfortable with this kind of evaluation.
Student Lecture Notes
Students lecture notes will be coming from the Class Notes from Campbell/Reece Edition. We will use various forms of Cornell notes.
Pacing Guide / Student Reading: The following topics will be covered. Information will be examined in a variety of ways: Lecture, Lab, and Independent Research.
11 Semester I Unit 1: Chemistry of Life Week 1: Introduction to Biology and the Chemistry of Biology Chapter 1: Introduction: Themes in the Study of Life Chapter 2: The Chemistry Context of Life The Significance of Water Molecules and Carbon Atoms for Life Chapter 3: Water and the Fitness of the Environment Chapter 4: Carbon and Molecular Diversity of Life Week 2: Macromolecules and Metabolism with a Focus on Enzymes Chapter 5: The Structure and Function of Macromolecules Chapter 6: An Introduction to Metabolism Unit 2: The Cell Week 3: Cell Structure and Function with a Focus on Membranes Chapter 7: A Tour of the Cell Chapter 8: Membrane Structure and Function Week 4: Cellular Respiration Chapter 9: Cellular Respiration: Harvesting Chemical Energy Week 5: Photosynthesis Chapter 10: Photosynthesis Week 6: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle: Focus on Mitosis Chapter 11: Cell Communication Chapter 12: The Cell Cycle Unit 3: Genetics Week 7: Meiosis and Mendelian Genetics Chapter 13: Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles Chapter 14: Mendel and the Gene Idea Week 8: Chromosomal and Molecular Basis of Inheritance Chapter 15: Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance Chapter 16: Molecular Basis of Inheritance Week 9: Transcription, Translation, and the Genetics of Microbes Chapter 17: From Gene to Protein Chapter 18: Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses and Bacteria Week10: Eukaryotic Genomes and DNA Technology Chapter 19: The Organization and Control of Eukaryotic Genomes Chapter 20: DNA Technology Chapter 21: The Genetic Basis of Development Unit 7: Animal From and Function Week 11:
12 Introduction to Morphology and Physiology Chapter 40: An Introduction to Animal Structure and Function Chapter 41: Animal Nutrition Week 12: Circulatory, Respiratory, and Immune Systems Chapter 42: Circulatory and Gas Exchange Chapter 43: The Body's Defenses Week 13 & 14 Homeostasis: Focus on the Excretory and Endocrine Systems Chapter 44: Controlling the Internal Environment Chapter 45: Chemical Signals in Animals Week 15: Concepts: Animal Reproduction and Development Chapter 46: Animal Reproduction Chapter 47: Animal Development Week 16: Nervous System and Sensory and Motor Mechanisms Chapter 48: Nervous System Chapter 49: Sensory and Motor Mechanisms Unit 8: Ecology Week 17: Basics of Ecology and Behavior Chapter 50: An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere Summer Reading Chapter 51: Behavioral Biology & Chapter 52: Population Ecology Notes Chapter 53: Community Ecology Chapter 54: Ecosystems Chapter 55: Conservation Biology Week 18: Midterm Exams Semester II Unit 4: Mechanism of Evolution Week 1: Evolution of Populations and Modes of Speciation Chapter 22: Descent with Modification: A Darwinian View of Life Chapter 23: The Evolution of Populations Chapter 24: The Origin of Species Week 2: Phylogeny and the Origin of Life Chapter 25: Tracing Phylogeny Chapter 26: Early Earth and the Origin of Life Week 3: Analysis of the Kingdoms Monera and Protista and a Quantitative Analysis of Respiration Chapter 27: Prokaryotes and the Origin of Metabolic Diversity Chapter 28: The Origins of Eukaryotic Diversity Unit 5: Evolutionary History of Biological Diversity Week 4: Plant Diversity and Evolution Chapter 29: Plant Diversity I: The Colonization of Land Chapter 30: Plant Diversity II: The Evolution of Seed Plants Week 5:
13 Fungi and Animal Evolution Chapter 31: Fungi Chapter 32: Introduction to Animal Evolution Week 6: Invertebrates and Vertebrate Evolution Chapter 33: Invertebrates Chapter 34: Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity Unit 6: Plants Form and Function Week 7: Plant Morphology and Growth, Transport and a Quantitative Analysis of Transpiration Chapter 35: Plant Structure and Growth Chapter 36: Transport in Plants Week 8: Plant Nutrition and Reproduction Chapter 37: Plant Nutrition Chapter 38: Plant Reproduction and Development Week 9: Control Systems of Plants Chapter 39: Control Systems in Plants
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Unit: AP Exam Review Week 10: Review Ch. 1-4 Week 11: Review Ch. 5-8 Spring Break Week 12: Review Ch. 9-12 Week 13: Review Ch. 13-15 AP Biology Exam – Test Date: May, 2014 Week 14 - 18: Final Projects
Textbook and Resources
Campbell, Reece. Biology Sixth Edition. Benjamin/Cummings Publishing , 2002.
Campbell, Reece. Students Study Guide for Biology. Benjamin/Cummings Publishing, 2002.
14 Campbell, Reece. Students Laboratory Manual. Benjamin/Cummings Publishing, 2002.
AP Biology Test Preparation Book- Research and Education Association
AP Biology Test Preparation Book- Barron’s www.apcentral.com www.catalystlearningcurricula.com
Hartman, Glenn and Pfannerstill, Jennifer. Multiple-Choice and Free- Response Questions in Preparation for the AP Biology Examination, 2007.
Grier, Metz, Stabler. Kaplin. AP Biology. Kaplan Publishing, 2012.
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