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Mr. Diodato's College Prep Biology Course(4273) Room 156

Course Syllabus



Textbook: EDC’s Center for Science Education Development and Production Team. (2007). Insights in Biology. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Towle, A. (1999). Modern Biology. Orlando, FL: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Description of the Course: **__The Nature of Science__** What is science? Three major divisions of science: -Physical (Chemistry & Physics) -Earth and Space -Biological Connection of Physical and Earth to Biology Unifying Themes in Biology Connection of Science to Society and Technology Scientific Methodology (Doing Science)

__**Chemistry for Biology**__ Basic Chemistry for Biology Biochemistry Water

__**Cells and Cell Processes**__ Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Energy Cell Structure and Function Microscopy Cell Transport DNA – RNA – Protein Synthesis Biotechnology Chromosomes and Mitosis

__**Reproduction and Inheritance**__ Meiosis Mendelian Genetics NonMendelian Genetics

__**Evolution**__ History of Life on Earth Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection Classification and Diversity of Life

__**Ecology**__ Biomes of the World Abiotic and Biotic Factors Ecosystem Dynamics Succession Integrated Pest Management Threatened/Endangered Species Environmental Health Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Outdoor Field Study (Waterways and Wetlands) Human Population Study Environmental Law