College Prep Biology
Metter
High School
Course Syllabus
K.
Chassereau
Course Description:
Introduces
science process skills and laboratory safety, research, nature of biology, cellular
biology, biological chemistry, energy transformations, molecular genetics,
heredity, evolution, taxonomy and systematics, Monera, Protista, fungi, plants,
animals, human anatomy and physiology, and ecology. For more visit the Georgia
Department of Education website.
Textbook and Materials:
Pencil (NO INK!)
1” binder
Notebook paper
5-section notebook
dividers
2 computer disks
Paper Folder (3-prong)
Science Department
Website:
The Metter High School
Science Department website provides links to textbook sites, class notes (when
available), and other related study aids.
Online class notes are not intended as a substitute for in class
participation. Students are required to
write notes in class. If students have
a printed copy of online notes, the notes must be on their desk during lecture/
discussion to be excused from writing notes during lecture. Students are encouraged to use online notes
as a framework for class discussions.
Often topics discussed in class, for which student will be held
accountable, are not included in the online notes.
You may access the Metter
High School Science Department Website at www.geocities.com/metterhs03/science.html. Or, you may search the Member Pages
Directory at www.geocities.com.
You may access Mrs.
Chassereau’s website directly at www.geocities.com/metterhs03. Or, you may visit http://www.msn.com/ and type “mrs chassereau”
into the search box.
Grading Policy:
Regular Tests 60%
Daily and Labs 40%
|
Time Interval |
Deduct |
|
One day |
10% |
|
Two days |
20% |
|
Three days |
30% |
|
Beyond three days |
100% NO CREDIT |
Technology Guidelines:
Failure to complete work
on the basis of technological difficulty will not be considered a valid
excuse. Although the option is
available for certain assignments, it is not required that work be typed or
turned in electronically.
If work is submitted
electronically, confirm one day prior to the due date to ensure that it has
been received. Use the following
address: [email protected]
It is best practice to
ensure that printers and computers are fully functional beforehand. DO NOT wait until the day of or day
before an assignment is due to attempt printing. Ensure that (1) your document
is saved on two disks in addition to your hard drive and (2) you have an
alternate source for printing. If the
MHS library is to be your alternate printing source, ensure that the computer
programs are compatible with your own.
NEITHER A FLOPPY DISK NOR
A CD-ROM WILL BE ACCEPTED AS AN END PRODUCT!!
Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty, including
but not limited to cheating and plagiarism, will not be tolerated. Cheating is the actual or attempted practice
of fraudulent or deceptive acts for the purpose of improving one’s grade. To plagiarize is to steal and pass off the
ideas or words of another as one’s own. (Webster) Proper citation (APA format) must be used
when utilizing published works. In
addition, assignments must be your own work and not that of a current or former
student, or that of a parent, sibling or other.
There will be occasion for
group work, but assignments turned in must be independently done. You may
discuss homework in a general manner with other students, but you may not
consult any one else's written work. Any similarity in form or notation between
submissions with different authors will be regarded as evidence of academic
dishonesty.
Unless otherwise
specified, all work must be completed in your own handwriting.
Failure to comply with
rules pertaining to academic dishonesty will result in a zero for the
assignment and a referral to the office.
** The teacher reserves the right to make adjustments in course content and/or grading procedures as needed.
Remove the bottom portion. Sign and return it to the teacher.
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College Prep Biology—Syllabus
Teacher—K. Chassereau
Student Name:
___________________________________
Please sign below indicating that you have read and understand the
policies and regulations herein.
____________________________ _______________________
Parent Signature Date
____________________________ _______________________
Student Signature Date
** The teacher reserves the right to make
adjustments in course content and/or grading procedures as needed.