1	Welcome to Biology
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3	Who am I? BS Degree in Biology from Cal Poly - SLO MA Degree in Education from California State University, Sacramento and UC Davis 5th year at GOHS Have taught (gulp!) 19 years!
4	Textbook Biology, the Dynamics of Life
5	Course Description two-semester college prep science course. emphasis of the class meets the UC “d” lab science credit need a minimum of two “d” lab science classes for the UC a beginning to the “upper-division” science courses
6	Class Website http://gohs.tvusd.k12.ca.us/TeacherWebs/Science/sfajardo/index.htm provides student grades, lecture outlines with applicable links, class schedule, and homework assignments Absentees should ALWAYS check my website for any missed assignments Getting missed work occurs on the 1st day upon return. You have as many days as you were absent to make up the work. Late Work – Partial credit is given for late work. NO late work accepted after the unit exam
7	Laboratory-Based Problem Solving
8	Methods of Instruction
9	Units to be covered: 1st Semester Unit Unit 1 Ecology Unit 2 Cells, Microscopy and Cell Processes Unit 3 Mendelian Genetics 2^nd Semester Unit 4 Genetics/ Molecular DNA Unit 5 Evolution Unit 6 The Human Body
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11	Grading Scale A - 90-100% Outstanding B - 80-89% Good C - 70-79% Adequate F - 0-69% Below adequate
12	Behavior Guidelines 1. Respect each other and the facility 2. Be responsible for your actions 3. Be on time… the school’s tardy policy is strictly enforced. 4. Food, gum, electronic devices, and hats do not belong in class. 5. The bell does not dismiss you, I do.
13	For your consideration…
14	What to bring to class each day: Pen or pencil and paper A three ring binder with a science section A learning attitude A smile and a sense of humor
15	More thoughts to consider: Remember the two big R’s… RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY Make this class a priority, work hard, push yourself, and get ready for a great experience