The information on this page is meant to aid the students in my College Prep A class. The information and dates are subject to change. The notes have been created with the intent of teaching overall concepts and have not been reviewed by experts. There are also links to projects and web pages created by colleagues and others.


Picture of bees in a squash flower


Course Information

Period 7 Class Blog

Curriculum Guide

Class Rules - get signed

Biology EOC Information

Prentice Hall Textbook website


Notes and Assignments by unit

Semester 1

Unit 1 The Nature of Science

Chapter 1 The Science of Biology

Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Life


Unit 2 Ecology

Chapter 3 The Biosphere

Chapter 4 Ecosystems and Communities

Chapter 5

Chapter 6


Unit 3 Cells

Chapter 7 Cell Structure and Function

Chapter 8 Photosynthesis

Chapter 9 Cellular Respiration

Chapter 10 Cell Growth and Division


Unit 4 Genetics

Chapter 11 Introduction to Genetics

Chapter 12 DNA and RNA

Chapter 13 Genetic Engineering

Chapter 14 The Human Genome


MIDTERM REVIEW

Semester 2

Unit 5 Evolution

Ch 15 Darwin's Theory of Evolution

Ch 16 Evolution of Populations

Ch 17 The History of Life

Ch 18 Classification


Unit 6 Microorganisms and Fungi

Ch 19 Bacteria and Viruses

Ch 20 Protists

Ch 21 Fungi


Unit 8 Invertebrates and 9 Chordates


Unit 10 The Human Body

Ch 35 Nervous System

Ch 36 Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems

Ch 37 Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

Ch 38 Digestive and Excretory Systems

Ch 39 Endocrine and Reproductive Systems

Ch 40 The Immune System and Disease


FINAL REVIEW


Emergency Plans - only complete when directed to by your teacher.