Biology This course consists of 12 units, which provide an overview of the basic concepts and natural laws of Biology. Unit 1 deals with the organization of living organisms. Unit 2 addresses the chemistry of living things followed by cellular biology in Units 3, 4 and 5. Unit 6 is the semester exam over Units 1 5. Unit 7 concerns genetics and heredity of both plants and animals. Unit 8 covers microbiology and diversity. In Unit 9 we begin looking at larger organisms starting with plants. Unit 10 is concerned with animals, and humans. Unit 11 takes on the relationships between plants, animals and their environments. Unit 12 is the semester exam over Units 7 11. There are lessons in each unit which are open book followed by quizzes after a few lessons, which are to be taken without notes or any other aids. There are a total of 13 projects. Projects must be completed while in that unit. These projects are all completed through the Late Nite Labs virtual laboratory. Log in information is sent to you at the beginning of the course which allows you to have 12 months of unlimited access to the lab. If you need help logging on, understanding how to manipulate the equipment there, or completing the calculations, call the academy and talk to one of the science teachers who would be glad to help you. Assignment Weighting per Unit With Projects Lessons: 15% Quizzes: 25% Projects: 30% Tests: 30% Assignment Weighting per Unit Without Projects Lessons: 21% Quizzes: 36% Tests: 43% In preparing to do the experiments, be sure you understand what the purpose of the project is before you attempt to write your hypothesis. Then use the If- Then format for your hypothesis. If you have any questions on this, or any other part of our program, please contact your instructor. All OWA courses are semester courses, with a.5 credit value. Biology has a part A and part B section (Unit 7 indicates the beginning of part B) when both sections are successfully completed, 1.0 credit is awarded. Any questions should be directed to OWA Registrar: 888-399-4267. Course Requirements 1. Keep up with your daily lesson plan. If you fall a day behind, work extra hard to catch up the next day. 2. Save the syllabus so you can review the outline to see things coming up that you might want to prepare for in advance. 3. You must pass the 80% threshold for each lesson before you can go on to the next lesson. 4. You may send a message to your teacher at any time or call the academy at 1-888-399-4267. 1
Resources Academy Support Glossary and Credits If you need help you may send a message to your teacher using the messaging system or call 888-399-4267 to speak with a teacher on the phone. Each unit contains a Glossary and Credits section with important formulas and definitions. This is a useful section to read and study. Resource Center Visit the Resource Center to access academic policies and additional student resources (handouts, study guides, and videos) to help you in your course. Late Nite Labs All students who choose to take Biology have the opportunity to prepare for college level biology courses through the use of an innovative, effective, and enjoyable on-line laboratory software program. Through a contract with Late Nite Labs, Odysseyware Academy students complete simulated laboratory experiments rather than the traditional LIFEPAC and SOS experiments offered as part of the curriculum text. We have carefully selected 13 biology experiments students are required to do as an integral part of their full-year biology class (7 in 1 st semester, and 6 in 2 nd semester). These experiments are designed to complement and reinforce the concepts taught in Biology. Students will be sent an e-mail providing his or her username and password and explaining how to access the website. Course Outline Unit 1: Biology: The Study of Life 1. Course Overview 9. Introduction to Taxonomy 2. What is Life? 10. Taxonomy: Classification and Naming 3. Introduction to Biology 11. Keys to Classification 4. Quiz 1: Life Science 12. Quiz 3: Taxonomy 5. Scientific Inquiry 13. Special Project 6. The Scientific Method 14. Test 7. Project: Experiment - Scientific Method 15. Alternate Test 8. Quiz 2: Scientific Investigation 16. Glossary and Credits 2
Unit 2: Biochemistry 1. Life Chemistry 10. Carbohydrates and Lipids 2. Atoms, Elements, and Compounds 11. Proteins, Enzymes, and Nucleic Acids 3. Chemical Bonds 12. Project: Experiment -Biological Molecules 4. Chemical Reactions 13. Quiz 3: Macromolecules 5. Quiz 1: Introduction to Biochemistry 14. Special Project 6. Chemistry of Water 15. Test 7. Acids, Bases, and ph 16. Alternate Test 8. Carbon of Life 17. Glossary and Credits 9. Quiz 2: Biochemical Essentials Unit 3: Cells 1. Cell Theory 8. Quiz 2: Cell Structures 2. Cell Overview 9. Cell Regulation 3. Quiz 1: Introduction to Cells 10. Quiz 3: Homeostasis 4. Cell Structures and Functions 11. Special Project 5. Project: Experiment - Cell Structure and 12. Test Function 6. The Plasma Membrane 13. Alternate Test 7. Project: Experiment - Diffusion and Osmosis 14. Glossary and Credits Unit 4: Cell Energy 1. Laws of Thermodynamics 8. Quiz 2: Intracellular Energy 2. Energy Transformation 9. Energy Flow in Ecosystems 3. Quiz 1: Introduction to Energy 10. Quiz 3: The Flow of Energy 4. Photosynthesis: Energy Production in Plants 11. Special Project 5. Project: Experiment - Photosynthesis 12. Test 6. Cellular Respiration 13. Alternate Test 7. Project: Experiment - Cellular Respiration 14. Glossary and Credits Unit 5: Cell Division and Reproduction 1. Types of Reproduction 9. Cell Cycle and Regulation 2. Fertilization 10. Cell Differentiation 3. Quiz 1: Introduction to Reproduction 11. Quiz 3: Cell Cycles and Growth 4. Cell Division: Fission 12. Special Project 5. Cell Division: Mitosis 13. Test 6. Cell Division: Meiosis 14. Alternate Test 7. Project: Experiment - Mitosis and Meiosis 15. Glossary and Credits 8. Quiz 2: Types of Cell Division 3
Unit 6: Semester Review and Exam 1. Review 3. Alternate Exam Form A 2. Exam 4. Alternate Exam Form B Unit 7: Genetics and Heredity 1. DNA and RNA 9. Evolutionary Basics 2. Chromosomes and Genes 10. Patterns of Evolution 3. Quiz 1: The Molecules of Genetics 11. Evolutionary Evidence 4. Mendelian Genetics 12. Quiz 3: Introduction to Evolution 5. Inheritance 13. Special Project 6. Project: Experiment - Genetics of Corn 14. Test 7. Probability 15. Alternate Test 8. Quiz 2: Patterns of Inheritance 16. Glossary and Credits Unit 8: Microbiology and Biodiversity 1. Archaea and Eubacteria Kingdoms 10. Quiz 2: Protista and Fungi Kingdoms 2. Bacteria 11. Plantae Kingdom 3. Viruses 12. Animalia Kingdom: Invertebrates 4. Quiz 1: Prokaryote Kingdoms 13. Animalia Kingdom: Chordates and Vertebrates 5. Protista Kingdom: The Protozoa 14. Quiz 3: Plantae and Animalia Kingdoms 6. Protista Kingdom: Algae 15. Special Project 7. Project: Experiment - Protists 16. Test 8. Fungi Kingdom 17. Alternate Test 9. Project: Experiment - Fungi 18. Glossary and Credits Unit 9: Plants 1. Cells and Tissues 10. Quiz 2: Plant Reproduction and Growth 2. Organs 11. History and Diversity 3. Project: Experiment - Plant Structure and 12. Uses of Plants Function 4. Quiz 1: Plant Structures 13. Quiz 3: Plant History and Usage 5. Plant Necessities 14. Special Project 6. Reproduction 15. Test 7. Growth and Development 16. Alternate Test 8. Project: Experiment - Plant Reproduction 17. Glossary and Credits 9. Control Systems 4
Unit 10: Animals and Humans 1. Cells and Tissues 9. Humans: Body Communication and Response 2. Organs and Organ Systems 10. Humans: Acquisition and Excretion 3. Quiz 1: Animal Structures 11. Humans: Movement, Reproduction, and Immunity 4. Animals: Body Plans 12. Quiz 3: Human Anatomy and Physiology 5. Animals: Body Communication and Response 13. Special Project 6. Animals: Movement, Reproduction, and 14. Test Development 7. Project: Experiment - Mammalian Tissue 15. Alternate Test 8. Quiz 2: Animal Anatomy and Physiology 16. Glossary and Credits Unit 11: Ecology and the Environment 1. The Study of Animal Behavior 8. Quiz 2: Ecological Relationships 2. Animal Behavior and Interdependencies 9. Biotechnology 3. Quiz 1: Animal Behaviors 10. Quiz 3: The Future of Biology 4. The Study of Ecology 11. Special Project 5. Organisms and Their Environment 12. Test 6. Ecosystems and Biomes 13. Alternate Test 7. Human Interaction 14. Glossary and Credits Unit 12: Semester Review and Exam 1. Review 3. Alternate Exam Form A 2. Exam 4. Alternate Exam Form B 5