Syllabus+and+Class+Rules

= __**Syllabus**__ = = **Course Description:** Biology is the study of life and thus it should be on of the most relevant subjects of your high school experience. I want you to not only learn the concepts of biology this year but also find your-liking the course as well. This class should chanllenge you to think critically, solve problems creatively and help you undrstand many aspects of the natural world. Biology is designed to emphasize the process of scientific investigation through the study of living things. The student will develop an understanding of the biological processes that link humans with other living species. An array of methods and activites will be used including laboratory exercises, demonstrations, field exercises, lecture and note-taking, discussion, research, audio-visual materials, computer usage and group activities. = = =

= __**Grading Policies & Procedures**__ = = Homework 10% = = Classwork 15% = = Assessment (Quizes, Tests) 75% = = Late Work Policy: It is vital for all student to complete work by the assigned due dates because fo the fast pace nature of this course. It is for this reason that all assignments not completed and turned in by the due date must be redone within a week of the original due date in full so they can receive half credit. It is the __Responsibility__ of the student to complete all assignments. Due to the high volume of last minute make up work at the end of the semester, work submitted after a wee will receive 0 credit. = = Make-up Work: After an excused absence, it is the __students's responsibility__ to make-up all work missed. A student with an excused absence has two days to make up work. Work missed as a result of unexcused absences will receive a grade of zero. =

** “MR. INGRAM CLASS RULES” ** ** 1. **** BE RESPECTFUL TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS AT ALL TIME **

** 2. **** BE IN CLASS ON TIME **

** 3. **** NO CELL PHONES/IPOD AT ANY TIME IN CLASS ** ** 4. **** NO PROFANITY ** ** 5. **** HAVE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR **