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Honors Bio A Syllabus 2020

This document is the course syllabus for Honors Biology A at Totino-Grace High School. The course is divided into four units covering ecology, cell structure and function, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, and DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. Students are expected to respect others, participate actively, and complete all assignments by established deadlines. Academic integrity is strictly enforced, and cheating will result in penalties up to losing credit for the entire course.

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Honors Bio A Syllabus 2020

This document is the course syllabus for Honors Biology A at Totino-Grace High School. The course is divided into four units covering ecology, cell structure and function, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, and DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. Students are expected to respect others, participate actively, and complete all assignments by established deadlines. Academic integrity is strictly enforced, and cheating will result in penalties up to losing credit for the entire course.

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Totino-Grace HS 

  HONORS BIOLOGY A     2020-2021 


[email protected] It is wonderful to be back!  ph: 763.571.9116 x 722 
 

Course description​:​ Honors Biology A provides an in depth study of the life sciences and is divided into 
four major units. Unit one focuses on ​Ecology​. Ecology involves the critical interactions between 
organisms and their surroundings – including both biotic and abiotic factors. During unit two we will 
study and appreciate ​The Amazing Cell.​ In this unit the understanding of the many structures and 
functions of unique cell types is developed. Topics in biochemistry, homeostasis, and cell transport are all 
applied to living systems. Unit three includes the biological processes ​Photosynthesis and Cellular 
Respiration​. In our study, we will better understand the critical role of carbon as we trace it throughout the 
biosphere. The final unit focuses on the central dogma of biology – ​DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis.​ A 
study of these biological molecules is further developed as the processes of replication, transcription, 
translation, and gene regulation are covered. Chromosomes, mutations and topics in biotechnology are 
included during this final unit of the semester. 
  
Expectations​:  Respect all others (students, visitors, faculty and staff). 
    Respect the environment and all equipment. 
    Food, drink, candy are ​not​ permitted in labs. 
  
Academic expectations​: 
· Be in uniform and remember to smile often, seriously 
· Whether in-person, remote in the building, or remote at home, please be on time 
· Avoid late and missing assignments (points will be deducted accordingly) 
· Absences: it is YOUR responsibility to take care of all missed work 
· If you are absent the day of a quiz or test you are expected to make up the quiz or test 
within two academic days unless otherwise arranged with your teacher 
· Do all assigned readings and take notes whenever necessary 
· Each class meeting, please have your laptop (charged!), writing utensil, notebook 
· Participate in class activities, labs, and discussions 
· Have an open mind and a positive attitude 
· Ask thoughtful questions that make others think deeply 
  
Grade Scale:  A  100-94  A-  93-90  B+  89-87 
  B  86-83  B-  82-80  C+  79-77 
  C  76-73  C-  72-70  D+  69-67 
  D  66-63  D-  62-60  F  below 60 
  
Your grade for Honors Biology will be determined using a system of total points. 
 
Schedule​:  1.  Prep     5.  AP Biology 
  2.  Honors Biology  6.  Prep 
  3.  Biology  7.  Prefect 
  4.  Honors Biology   8.  Honors Biology  
 
Please ask questions and take part in discussion. The atmosphere of this class is largely dependent on 
you. ​I am here to help you succeed.​ Put forth your best effort! 
Academic Integrity 
  
Academic integrity is extremely important and requires that students make sure all work they do for their 
classes is their own. Cheating is a serious offense and serves only to undermine a student’s education and 
moral character. Cheating will not be tolerated at Totino-Grace High School. Depending on the severity, 
cheating may result in the loss of credit for an assignment or test, or even loss of credit for a course. 
  
Cheating takes many forms including but not limited to the following: 
  -plagiarism (see definition below) 
  -copying another student’s homework or class work or offering your work 
  to someone else for the purpose of cheating 
  -giving or receiving answers to a quiz or test (in class or outside of class) 
  -turning in someone else’s previously used paper or project 
  
The following protocol will be followed after any cheating incident. 
  
1. Parents notified, student will have meeting with a school administrator 
2. Student will sign an academic integrity statement to be kept on file in office 
3. Loss of credit for the assignment, test, or even credit for the course 
  
To be honest and to put forth your best effort is all that anyone can ask of you. 
Be responsible for your own work and when in doubt, please ask questions. 
  
I have read the Honors Biology course outline and lab safety document. I agree to take on the 
responsibilities of the course and to always act appropriately in the biology lab. 
I have read the section regarding academic integrity. I understand the consequences of failing to work 
according to the academic integrity code. 
  

Student (please print) __________________________________  Period _________ 


  
  
Student signature __________________________________  Date ___________ 
  
  
Parent/Guardian signature _____________________________ Date ___________ 
 
*** in place of student AND parent/guardian signatures we will use a google form to acknowledge that 
you have read and agree to the information of this syllabus, academic integrity, and the lab safety 
document (separate document). Thanks for reading. 

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