Biology Semester One

I. Introduction to Biology

A. How to Graph

B. Factor Label Method and Metric Conversions

C. Factor Label Method and Problem Solving

D. Tools of Science-Graduated Cylinder, Double Pan Balance

E. Density Problems

F. The Microscope

G. Scientific Method

II. Chemistry of Life

A. Introduction to the Periodic Table

B. Ionic Compounds

C. Molecular Compounds "HONC" Rule

D. Water and Polarity/ Hydrogen Bonding

E. Chemistry of Cells- Carbohydrates, Lipid, Proteins, & Nucleic Acids

F. Enzymes

III. The Cell

A. Basic Cell Structure

B. Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotic Plant and Animal Cells

C. The Cell Membrane

D. Crossing the Cell Membrane-Passive and Active Transport

E. Mitosis

F. Meiosis

IV. Photosynthesis and Respiration

A. Energy and Living Things

B. Photosynthesis

C. Cellular Respiration