Course Syllabus
Conceptual Biological Chemistry Syllabus & Overview
Course Title: Conceptual Biological Chemistry (CBC)
Level: CP
Instructors: Mr. Giancioppo and Mrs. Poltrino
Standard Office Hours with Mr. Giancioppo: Tuesdays, 2:30-3:00 (any changes will be shared at the beginning of the week)
Best way to contact Mr. Giancioppo is via email at giancioppop@wellesleyps.org. If desired, we can schedule a phone call via email (I don't have a dedicated phone because I work in multiple rooms).
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Course Description: This two-year course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop prerequisite skills in order to build a working knowledge of biology. The course will focus on teaching students the key concepts in biology and chemistry that explain why living organisms function and exist. A highly supportive, differentiated teaching model will be used to ensure that each student has the opportunity to build their understanding. The curriculum will be primarily aligned to the Massachusetts Biology Framework but will also draw heavily on the Chemistry Framework so that students can develop a basic knowledge of chemistry to understand the basis of life. Students completing this two-year course will have met the graduation requirement from science.
Course Sequence for this Year: (this may change slightly)
Genetics (review)
Ecology (Ecosystems and Relationships)
Ecology (Carbon Cycle and Water Cycle)
Photosynthesis & Climate Change
Cellular Respiration
Cells (Structure of cells, Mitosis, Cancer)
DNA
Evolution
Expectations and Guidelines
Materials:
- Three Ring Binder and loose leaf paper
- writing utensils
Grading: Grades for each marking period will be based on a point system where points will be obtained from tests, quizzes, lab activities, formal lab reports, homework, class participation, projects and citizenship.
Homework will be given nightly and will be checked frequently. Some assignments will be collected and graded for accuracy while other assignments will simply be scanned for effort and completeness.
~ Assignments submitted after the due date will be worth 75% credit.
Assessments will be announced at least one week in advance.
Labs occur in the morning, at 8:00am, and you must be present. If you have to miss a lab then it is your responsibility to bring this to my attention before the lab and we will coordinate a time to complete the lab.
Projects are usually given every marking period and are a way for you to demonstrate your knowledge as well as your creativity.
Absences:
Please ask your teacher for make up work when you return to class. You have (absence) + 1 days to make up missed work. Please check the Daily Agenda at the top of the Canvas Home page to see what was missed.
If both teachers are absent, follow any instructions provided by the sub.
Extra Help:
We are more than happy to work with you before school, or after school. Your classmates are also good resources.
Reminder: copying or pooling answers is cheating. If you need help, please ask!