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Dear Parents/Guardians and Biology 111 students

I would like you to be aware of the following regarding the Biology 111 course. Classes will be held in room C7.

There is a prescribed curriculum set forth by the Department of Education.


 * Course outline**

Textbook – Biology //Miller and Levine// We will cover all or parts of these chapters.

Unit 1 The Cell Chapter 1 – The Science of Biology Chapter 7 – Cell Structure and Function Chapter 8 – Photosynthesis Chapter 9 – Cellular Respiration

Unit 2 Biodiversity Chapter 18 – Classification Chapter 19 - Bacteria and Viruses Chapter 20 - Protists Chapter 21 – Fungi Chapter 22 – Plant Diversity Chapter 29 – Comparing Invertebrates Chapter 30 - Nonvertebrate Chordates, Fishes and Amphibians Chapter 5 - Populations Chaper 6 - Humans in the Biosphere

Unit 3 Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium Chapter 35 – Nervous System Chapter 38 – Digestive and Excretory Systems Chapter 25 - Plant Responses to Adaptations Chapter 37 - Circulatory and Respiratory Systems Chapter 2 - The Chemistry of Life Chapter 40 - The Immune System and Disease

A consistent method of calculating marks has been established for all biology 111 students. The exam will be held in January and the pass mark for the course is 60%.

Tests are written once and only once. Make-ups will only be given to those students who missed a test providing a valid excuse is presented. Without a valid excuse, a mark of zero will be assigned. It is the student's responsibility to discuss make-ups with me.

Evaluation is based on homework assignments, a variety of activities, lab reports, quizzes, tests and finally the exam.

Marks break down Work (all assignments, homework and lab reports) 30% Tests and quizzes 40% Exam 30%

Students must be on time for classes, bring necessary equipment, follow all class rules, behave respectfully, complete assignments on time, attend regularly and work to the best of their ability.

Extra help is available upon request at noon hour or after school for those students who are attentive in class, put forth a genuine effort and complete assigned work. Wasting class time and then demanding extra help is not an option.

In an effort to improve communication, I would like to have your e-mail address (es), at home, at work or both. Progress reports and notices as well as personal messages can be sent to parents and students by e-mail through the mark software that I use. If you do not have access to e-mail or do not wish to share your e-mail address, I can be contacted at school.

I wish each student a very successful semester.

//André Savoie// andre.savoie@nbed.nb.ca FHS Science SPR (FHS Science Department Head) Office - C61 / C62 Classroom - C7 453-5435 / 453-5267