HONORS BIOLOGY

2016-2017 Syllabus
Dr. Adesina, 434-803-8700, wadesina@k12albemarle.org
(Office Hrs: By appointment only)
Room B104
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to learn or acquire a basic understanding of
the fundamental principles of biology including life at the molecular and
cellular level, life at the systems and organisms level, interaction of life
forms and function and ecology. You will also be expected to acquire an
understanding of scientific methods as fundamental mechanisms for critical
analysis and problem solving. This course will fulfils the general education
requirements for laboratory science as it will satisfied the goals and
objectives of Virginia Standard of Learning (SOL). Therefore, you need
this course to graduate.
Expectations
! Attendance: Please notify me in advance if you will miss a class.
Mathematical Skills: Biology is a quantitative and qualitative science;
it requires familiarity with basic mathematical skills.
! Adept in computer Skills such as Excel, Word Perfect PowerPoint,
iphoto, imovie, and the Internet are essential 21st Century technology
skills require in this class.
! You are expected to abide by all rules in the student handbook.
! You will not bring food to class.
Course Content and Instructional Methods:
The subject matter of this course will be delivered in form of lectures, class
discussions, fieldtrip/outdoor, investigation, assigned journal article, and
laboratory experiments (traditional and computer simulation). Course content
and instructional strategies will fit appropriate level of this class.
Homework
Homework will be assigned on a regular basis or at my discretion.
Grading
Each activity will be aligned to PowerSchool total points grading rubrics.
Tests/EOC
Homework Class
work/participation
Lab Quizzes
Projects
***First Semester Examination will be taken before Winter Break during the
week of December 12th through 16th, 2016.

HONORS/ADVANCED BIOLOGY
CURRICULUM MAP/PACING GUIDE
DR. Worlay Adesina
Weeks

Theme

Concept

SOL
Taught

Week 1 & 2
Unit One

Nature of scientific
knowledge, science as
inquiry, safety,
models,
measurements,
graphing
techniques, the study
of life,

Scientific Investigation.
Investigate and
understand bases for
modern classification
system, Investigate and
understand the history
of biological
concept

BIO.1 [am]
BIO.2 [ae]
BIO.7 [a-e

Week 3, 4 & 5
Unit One

Structure and
functions of
macromolecules, water
chemistry, carbon
compounds, chemical
reaction and enzymes,

Investigate and
understand the
chemical and
biochemical
principles essential for
life.

BIO.3 [ad]
BIO.8 [ae]

Chapter 1:pgs. 16-22

Chapter 2: pgs. 26-34

Chapter 3: pgs. 40-53

Week 6,7,8 & 9

Unit One

photosynthesis,
diffusion,
Chapter 4: pgs. 59-80 osmosis, active
Chapter 5: pgs.83-100 transport,
Chapter 6:pgs 103-116
cellular respiration,
cell
growth and division,
DNA
Unit Two
Chapter 7:pgs.122-140 /RNA (structure,
Chapter 9: pgs172-195 replication
and extraction),
mitosis,
meiosis, transcription
and
translation, mutation

Week 10,11 & 12 DNA (structure,

Chapter 9: pgs172-195 replication
and extraction),
mitosis,
meiosis, transcription
and
translation, mutation
(Review
Week 13 & 14
Genetics EngineeringUnit Two
DNA
Chapter 8: pgs. 145manipulation,
166
electrophoresis,
Chapter 11. Pgs.220cloning,
242
fingerprinting and
Unit Three
hybridization.
Chapter 12. Pgs. 253- Mendelian
260
laws of heredity,
crosses,
human genetics
Darwins theory

Investigates and
Understand
relationships
between cell structure
and function

BIO.9 [a-c]
BIO.4 [ad]

BIO.6
[A-I]
Investigate and
Understand common
Mechanisms of
inheritance
and protein synthesis
Investigate and
understand
common mechanisms
of inheritance and
protein
synthesis

BIO.6
[A-I]

Week 15 & 16
Unit Three
Chapter 14: pgs.310317

Week 17 & 18

Chapter 16:350-378
Unit 4
Chapter 17:pgs 393414
Chapter 18: pgs. 420428
Chapter 20: pgs. 41464; 477

Classification
(basics of Linnaean
levels)
Virus
Microorganism and
fungi
Plant diversity: seed
and seedless plants
Invertebrates:
Sponges and
Cnidarian, worms and
Mollusks, Arthropods
and
Echinoderms
Vertebrates ecology,
energy flow,
climate, biomes,
populations and
biodiversity, cell
structure
and functions,
[SOL
REVIEWS]

Functions of
archaebacteria
monerans (eubacteria),
protists, and fungi

BIO.5[AI]

Investigates and
understand dynamic
equilibria within
populations,
communities, and
ecosystems. Investigate
and understand how
Population change
through time