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This document outlines the syllabus for an honors biology course taught by Mr. Nguyen. The course will integrate physical and chemical concepts to understand biology with an emphasis on energy exchange, molecular connections, evolution, and current issues. Students will be expected to master concepts and demonstrate scientific skills and understanding. The syllabus provides contact information for the teacher, required materials, evaluation criteria, policies on academic integrity, late work, absences, and behavioral expectations. The goal is for students to leave the course aware, knowledgeable, and empowered to interact with the world.
This document outlines the syllabus for an honors biology course taught by Mr. Nguyen. The course will integrate physical and chemical concepts to understand biology with an emphasis on energy exchange, molecular connections, evolution, and current issues. Students will be expected to master concepts and demonstrate scientific skills and understanding. The syllabus provides contact information for the teacher, required materials, evaluation criteria, policies on academic integrity, late work, absences, and behavioral expectations. The goal is for students to leave the course aware, knowledgeable, and empowered to interact with the world.
This document outlines the syllabus for an honors biology course taught by Mr. Nguyen. The course will integrate physical and chemical concepts to understand biology with an emphasis on energy exchange, molecular connections, evolution, and current issues. Students will be expected to master concepts and demonstrate scientific skills and understanding. The syllabus provides contact information for the teacher, required materials, evaluation criteria, policies on academic integrity, late work, absences, and behavioral expectations. The goal is for students to leave the course aware, knowledgeable, and empowered to interact with the world.
HONORS BIOLOGY COURSE SYLLABUS 2014-2015 COURSE OVERVIEW Chemistry is a discipline designed to scientifically study the living world. This course will integrate physical and chemical concepts to understand biology with emphasis on energy exchange, molecular connections, evolutionary themes, and current social and global issues. Throughout the year, students will be expected to master knowledge of concepts, as well as show the ability to use scientific laboratory skills and show understanding through life connections.
CONTACT INFORMATION Mr. Nguyen Rooms 300 and 305 Office in 305A, please enter through 305 Email: bhnguyen1@uic.edu Website: scienceforthenguyen.com Twitter: @MrBinhNguyen Please feel free to stop by or set up an appointment to meet with me
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS 1 3-ring binder (you will want at least 2) 10 dividers (optional you can also use adhesive tabs) Loose-leaf paper or laptop, pens, and pencils
Chemistry textbook: Biology Concepts and Connections by Campbell, Reece, Taylor, and Simon
Website: The website will serve as an up to date resource for a unit calendar and posting for all class announcements, assignments, and links to supplementary information/online assignments. Students will be expected to use the website on a weekly basis.
TEACHING STRATEGIES Students will be given a study guide and learning objective at the beginning of every unit with a tentative exam/quiz date. It can serve as a divider for that unit in your binder. It will have important vocabulary, concepts, and reading questions. Each reading assignment with pertinent vocabulary and questions is on the study guide. Students will work in pairs/groups to complete laboratory assignments. Some labs will result in a formal lab report that will be graded using the Lab Report Rubric. Unit Exams are multiple choices and written responses. Students will be given 60-80 minutes to complete it. Students will be given the first 20 minutes of class to prepare for the exam. Semester exams are cumulative. Class will be a blend of lecture, discussion, investigation, and laboratory/field work. Extra credit can only be obtained in two ways: class point system and essential lab equipment.
Student Evaluation A B C D F
90% - 100% 80% - 89.9% 70% - 79.9% 60% - 69.9% below 60% Participation Homework Labs & Activities Exams & Quizzes Total 5% 15% 30% 50% 100% Nguyen 2014-2015 All students have the ability to earn an A grade if he/she puts in the time and effort. There is no grading curve and all students will earn a grade using the scale above. Students will earn overall class points that will be calculated into a class grade/percent. An approximate grade distribution is also given above.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Under no circumstance will cheating/plagiarism be tolerated! Any student caught cheating/plagiarizing will receive an automatic ZERO on the assignment and will be reported to administration to be dealt with accordingly. In this class, plagiarism is defined as any instance in which a student takes the words, ideas, or works of another and claims them as their own. This includes homework, projects, and lab reports. Group/lab work is not an opportunity to plagiarize. Group work is defined as a collection of students working together on a common problem to reach a final solution, however each individual student should be able to explain and analyze their solution or conclusion in their own words.
LATE WORK NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED!!!
ABSENCES Due to the pace of class, attendance is imperative! If you are absent, you will be expected to turn in any work that was missed on the day you return to class unless you have made arrangements with me. In the event that you will have frequent and numerous absences, work must be turned in within one week of it being assigned unless you have made arrangements with me. This requires you to check the website, get notes from your peers, look at the unit study guide/learning objectives, and get assignments turned in a timely fashion. Reading quizzes and most labs CANNOT be made up and will be excused in grade book. If you miss a lab, you will need to discuss alternatives to this assignment with me. Missed exams will be made up the day you return to class.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS Come to class on time Check the website and your Northsides email regularly for attachments, reminders, and announcements Come to class prepared and ready to participate (assignments are due at the BEGINNING of class) If you have questions outside of class, email me by 7AM the next day I will make sure to answer your questions via email or in class. Follow lab safety rules (No eating or drinking in class) Clean up after yourself (push in your chair and pick up all trash even if its not yours) Ask questions Class is over when I dismiss you, not when the music begins. Have a respectful and positive attitude to those in the classroom community. Pay attention to the speaker. Maintain all policies and academic integrity.
Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated. If a student fails to follow classroom behavior expectations he/she may lose points, be expected to stay after class, receive a phone call home, and/or be sent to administration.
NOTE TO STUDENT Please keep in mind that this syllabus is tentative and subject to change. I am looking forward to an exciting and memorable year of learning and activities! I hope you leave in 2015 aware, knowledgeable, and empowered to interact with the world around you.