| Week | Date | Topic and Assignments | |
| 1 | Aug 24-28 | Topic: | Introduction and Laboratory Techniques (pg 1) and Library Class |
| Assigned: | Lab Techniques hmwk (H1-5 pts) | ||
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| 2 | Aug 31-Sept 4* | Topic: | Diversity and Taxonomy of Living Kingdoms (pg 9) |
| Assigned: | Lab Techniques Quiz (Q1-5 pts); Kingdoms hmwk (H2-5 pts) | ||
| * Last Day | Due: | Lab Techniques hmwk (H1) | |
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| 3 | Sept 7-11* | Topic: | Biological Macromolecules (pg 19) |
| Assigned: | Kingdoms Quiz (Q2-5 pts); Scientific Paper #1 (SP1-10 pts) | ||
| * Last drop | Due: | Kingdoms hmwk (H2) | |
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| 4 | Sept 14-18* | Topic: | Cell Structure and Function (pg 27) and Biological Membranes (pg 33) |
| Assigned: | Macromolecules Quiz (Q3-5 pts); Cell & Membranes hmwk (H3-5 pts) | ||
| * Last grade | Due: | Scientific Paper Rough Draft #1 (SP1) | |
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| 5 | Sept 21-25 | Topic: | Fighting Disease (pg 125) |
| Assigned: | Cell Quiz (Q4-5 pts); Fighting Disease hmwk (H4-5 pts) | ||
| Due: | Cell & Membranes hmwk (H3); Scientific Paper Final Draft #1 (SP1) | ||
| 6 | Sept 28-Oct 2* | Topic: | Photosynthesis and Respiration (pg 47) |
| Assigned: | Fighting Disease Quiz (Q5-5 pts); Photosynthesis & Respiration hmwk (H5-5 pts) | ||
| Due: | Fighting Disease hmwk (H4) | ||
| 7 | Oct 5-9 | Topic: | Enzymes: A Qualitative Approach (pg 41) |
| Assigned: | Photosynthesis & Respiration Quiz (Q6-5 pts); Scientific Paper #2 (SP2-15 pts) | ||
| Due: | Photosynthesis & Respiration hmwk (H5) | ||
| 8 | Oct 12-16 | Topic: | FALL BREAK - No Labs |
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| 9 | Oct 19-23 | Topic: | DNA Structure (pg 65); Sex, DNA and Chromosomes (pg 71) |
| Assigned: | Enzymes Quiz (Q7-5 pts); DNA hmwk (H6-5 pts) | ||
| Due: | Scientific Paper #2 Rough Draft (SP2) | ||
| 10 | Oct 26-30 | Topic: | Sex, DNA and Chromosomes (pg 71) |
| Assigned: | DNA Quiz (Q8-5 pts); Meiosis hmwk (H7-5 pts) | ||
| Due: | DNA hmwk (H6); Scientific Paper #2 Final Draft (SP2) | ||
| 11 | Nov 2-6 | Topic: | Genetics - CATGEN (pg 87) |
| Assigned: | Meiosis Quiz (Q9-5 pts); Genetics hmwk (H8-5 pts) | ||
| Due: | Meiosis hmwk (H7) | ||
| 12 | Nov 9-13* | Topic: | Homeostasis (pg 63) |
| Assigned: | Genetics Quiz (Q10-5 pts); Scientific Paper #3 (SP3-20 pts) | ||
| * Last w/draw | Due: | Genetics hmwk (H8) | |
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| 13 | Nov 16-20 | Topic: | DNA Transcription and Translation (pg 78) |
| Assigned: | Homeostasis Quiz (Q11-5 pts); Transcription and Translation hmwk (H9-5 pts) | ||
| Due: | Scientific Paper #3 Rough Draft (SP3) | ||
| 14 | Nov 23-27 | Topic: | THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY- No Labs |
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| 15 | Nov 30-Dec 4 | Topic: | Development (pg 97) |
| Assigned: | Transcription & Translation Quiz (Q12-5 pts) | ||
| Due: | Transcription & Translation hmwk (H9); Scientific Paper #3 Final Draft (SP3) | ||
| 16 | Dec 7-11* | Topic: | LAB PRACTICAL EXAM (50 pts) - NO ORANGE PASSES ISSUED |
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| 17 | Dec 14-18 | Topic: | FINALS - NO LAB |
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