Course Syllabus

Conceptual Biological Chemistry Syllabus & Overview

 

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Course Title:  Conceptual Biological Chemistry (CBC)

Level: CP

Instructors:  Mr. Giancioppo and Mr. Campbell

 

Quick Info:

    • Office hours:
      • My extra help Office Hour is currently scheduled for Mondays at 2:30pm. This will likely change from week to week and updates to its timing will be provided in the "Daily Agenda" on the "Home" page of our Canvas course (this can be accessed by using the student login).
    • Best way to contact Mr. Giancioppo:
      • Email is the quickest, most reliable way of getting in contact with me: giancioppop@wellesleyps.org
    • Expectations when the student is absent:
      • Students should email or talk to Mr. Giancioppo, Mr. Campbell, or their other support staff to ask what they missed when they were absent. Students could also look for this info in our "Daily Agenda".
    • Expectations when the teacher is absent:
      • Students should still report to class if Mr. Giancioppo is absent. Mr. Campbell or a substitute will be present.
    • Expectations around extended time for assessments:
      • Assessments are designed to allow for extended time to be used during the class period of the assessment. It will be assumed that students will intend to make use of their extended time.

 

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.


Course Sequence for this Year: (this may change slightly)

Homeostasis

Organic Molecules

Digestive System

Respiratory system

Circulatory System

Nervous System

Muscular-skeletal System

Excretory System

Immune System

Genetics

 

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, and projects.

Homework may be given nightly and will be checked at the start of the next class. Some assignments will be collected and graded for accuracy while other assignments will simply be checked for completion and effort.

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 know you have to miss a lab, it is your responsibility to bring this to my attention before the lab so that we can 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.

Authorized absences:
You have 1 day after an absence to make up missed work. Assignments submitted after the due date or the makeup timeline will be worth 80% credit, at most.

Extra Help:
We are more than happy to work with you before school, or after school.  I'm also available in the Science Resource Center in room 257 (my schedule is posted on the room).

Reminder: copying or pooling answers together is cheating. You must submit your own genuine work!