Semester 1
Unit 1: Introduction to Biology
Lab Safety, Tools and Techniques
Scientific Method
Life Processes (MR STRANGER)
Unit 2:Cells
Cell Transport
NYS Lab #1 (Diffusion Through a Membrane)
Unit 3: Taxonomy
Classification
Cladogram
Unit 4: Biochemistry
Organic Compounds
Dehydration Synthesis & Hydrolysis
Properties of Water
Enzymes
Unit 5: Cellular Energy
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Unit 6: Body Systems
Overview of Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, and Excretory
NYS Lab#2 - Making Connections
Regulation - Feedback, Nervous and Endocrine Sys.
Immunity - Failure of Homeostasis
Semester Review - (“Midterm”)
Semester 2
Unit 7: Reproduction
Asexual vs. Sexual
Cell Cycle
Mitosis vs. Meiosis
Gametogenesis
Fertilization
Embryonic Development
Human Reprod & Development
Menstrual Cycle
Reproductive Technologies
Unit 8: Genetics
Mendel, Punnett Squares, Probability, Pedigrees
DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis
Genetic Mutations
Genetic Engineering
Biotechnology (Gel electrophoresis lab)
Unit 9: Evolution
Evidence of Evolution
Theories of Evolution
Natural Selection
NYS Lab #3: Beaks of Finches
NYS Lab #4: Relationships and Biodiversity
Unit 10: Ecology
Levels of Organization
Material Cycles
Human Impact
Positive Actions (Current research)
Regents Review (1 period on Friday’s from April - June)