Advanced Biology

Class Syllabus

Instructor: Ms. Amanda Watts

E-mail: amandawatts@alton.k12.mo.us
Class Web Site: http://scienceeducators.weebly.com/

Course Description: This course introduces the student to a basic knowledge of the structure
and an understanding of functions of the cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human
body. Scientific methodology is incorporated in the classroom activities along with
substantial anatomical names and terminology. These terms and concepts can serve as an
introduction to students interested in biological and health related careers. Units of study
throughout this course include introductory terminology, cytology, histology, and each of
the systems (skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory,
urinary, integumentary, and reproductive).
Disclaimer: Advance Biology will cover topics of Human Anatomy and Physiology in depth
which includes topics which address the biological aspects of reproduction, the reproductive
system, and human development. Students will be exposed to medical and educational
illustrations. Students will be required to be involved in dissections that will occur as class
labs.

General Course Information:

Credits: 1

Duration: 1 Year

Prerequisites: Physical Science, Biology 1

Course Objectives:
Identify and locate the major organ systems,
list the organs associated with each, and
explain their functions.

Identify and describe the pathway of blood through

the body via the cardiovascular system.

Compare and contrast the four major types of

tissues: epithelial, connective, muscular and
nervous tissues.

Follow the route of food through the alimentary

canals.

Describe how skeletal muscles are arranged,

where they are located, and how muscles
produce movement.

Describe the general characteristics of the central,

peripheral, somatic, autonomic, parasympathetic, and
sympathetic nervous systems.

Describe the location of all bones in skeletal

system.

Identify the organs that belong in each organ system.

Explain how a nerve impulse is transmitted

from one neuron to another.

Identify the structure and location of bones found within the

human body.

Properly use terminology related to cells,

organs, tissues, the body systems, the
directions, regions and position of the body.

Explain the structure and function of the Endocrine System.

Course Content: (subject to change slightly)

Terminology & Body Plan

Organization and Regulation
Integumentary System
Nervous System
Digestive System

Lymphatic & Immune System

Respiratory System
Urinary System & Excretion
Cardiovascular System & Blood
Skeletal System

Reproductive System
Diseases
Genetics
Senses
Endocrine System

Course Requirements:

1. Materials: You must bring a Notebook or Binder with Paper, Calculator and Pencil/Pen with you every day.
It is important that you bring your required materials to class. Failure to bring materials to class will lead
to inability to take notes and to the failure to complete assignments. Once we begin class there will be
NO leaving the classroom to get materials. I cant stress this enough, BE PREPARED!!
2. Participation: You are expected to listen, ask questions and give input when appropriate.
Lack of participation during class will result in loss of daily points.

3. Homework Policy: Absolutely NO LATE WORK OR LABS!!!!!!!!!!!

Labs and homework are due at the beginning of the period. Remember partially completed work is better
than a zero. If there are any concerns that your work cannot be turned in on time please see me before
class, NOT DURING CLASS. A phone call home will be made if there are more than three zeros in a
quarter. Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a ZERO on any test, quiz, lab or homework
assignment for both parties involved.

4. Absences: It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get your make-up work.

Check the homework binder if you have been absent. Please see me if you know ahead of time that you
will be missing class. The day you return to school, you need to pick up your make-up work. You have
two days for every day absent to complete assignments. Be sure to turn in any work that was due the
day(s) you were absent; if this is not turned in immediately it will be considered late and will result in a
ZERO. This is your responsibility!
Make arrangements for tutoring for help on any concept that you are unable to understand or if you missed a lab
while you were absent. If you do not complete a lab missed while you were absent, it will result in a ZERO!!!
YOU ARE NOT EXCUSED FROM CLASSROOM WORK IF ABSENT. Labs are extremely important and are sometimes
impossible to recreate, so please make every effort to be here on lab days.
5. Labs: Labs are a great hands-on learning approach. With each lab we have it will be required to complete a
lab reflection sheet to reinforce and review concepts covered. If learning is not occurring from a lab there is no
point in performing these labs. Please make sure that you take the lab reflections seriously.
(Occasionally you will work with a partner or a group and work will be instructed to be turned in
together. If this occurs it will be graded as a group. Be sure to discuss each answer thoroughly.)