Marine Biology Lab CCR

Course Syllabus

2013 - 2014

Mr. Katz

Course Description:

5 CreditsGrades 11, 12

Perquisite: Lab Biology CCR or teacher recommendation.

Advanced Science students who have demonstrated strong interest in biology will be afforded the opportunity to enhance their knowledge specifically in the marine biome. Students will learn basic taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, morphology, natural history, and behavior of various organisms selected from the major marine phyla. Marine ecology and ocean pollution will also be stressed. Subject to minimum enrollment and faculty availability

Provided:

Textbook – Life on an Ocean Planet

Novel – The Arm of the Starfish

Needed:

One subject notebook(s) with folder, pen, and pencil.

Class Rules:

Be Prepared

Be Prompt

Be Productive

Be Positive

Be Polite

Not Allowed:

  • Food or drinks in class.
  • Hats or hoods worn in class.
  • Use of electronic devices or headphones unless otherwise instructed.

Grading System:

The standard Keansburg High School grading system will apply.

Calculation of Grades:

Grades will be calculated based on the following:

Test25%

Quiz25%

Lab/Class work25%

Homework25%

Instructional and Grading Methods:

  1. Laboratories – Laboratories are a mandatory part of this class. Laboratory reports or worksheets will be required for all labs. If you are absent during a lab, you must make arrangements to come in after school to make it up. The lab report will be due on the next school day after the lab.
  1. Homework – Laboratories, worksheets and problems are due on the day indicated and will not be accepted late. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to obtain any assignments that may have been assigned while you were gone. You have one school day per day absent to complete the missing work.
  1. Notebook – You must have a notebook and a pen/pencil, which you will bring to class every day. A three ring binder or a spiral notebook is acceptable. It is your responsibility to get the notes from a classmate if you are absent.
  1. Class participation – Each student is awarded points every day for class participation. These points may be lost by disruptive behavior. Be in class and be on your best behavior so that we all can learn. Tardiness is a disruption of class and consequences will follow the KHS handbook.
  1. Second Chance and Extra Help – Second Chance allows you to make up assignments and retake quizzes or test. There is an opportunity for you to meet with me every day after school for extra help.