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Unit 1: Statistical Analysis & Introduction to Biological Sciences
Notes. Unit 1- Introduction to Biology
Lab report guide
Notes. Error Analysis
Notes. Scientific method --Descriptive statistics -- t tests
Notes. Measurements & Errors
Notes. Graphing with Excel

Unit 2. The Chemistry of Life I - Molecules of Life
Notes. Unit 2- Biochemistry
Labs. Dissolved O2  -- Catalase

Unit 3. Cell structure & function
Notes. Unit 3- The cell
Writing. Physiology & the cell
Lab. Effects on cell membrane diffusion
Cell Animation- BioVisions Harvard University

Unit 4. The Chemistry of Life II - Proteins & Metabolism
Notes. Unit 4-Metabolism
Power point notes. Ch. 9- Cellular respiration-- Ch. 10- Photosynthesis
Writing Regulation of Krebs- a-Ketoglutarate regulation pdf
Lab. Respiration Lab-

Unit 5. The chemistry of life--DNA & Biotechnology
Objectives: Ch 16- DNA --  Ch. 17. Protein Synthesis
Power point Notes. Ch. 16 -- Ch. 17
Power point Notes. Ch. 18 -- Ch. 19 -- Ch. 20
Simulations: DNA replication

Unit 6. Genetics

Objectives Ch. 12 Cell cycle -- Ch. 13 Meiosis & sexual reproduction
Notes. Ch. 12 Power point -- Ch. 13 Power point
Reading: Chromosome movement along microtubules
Objectives: Ch. 14 Mendelian genetics -- Ch. 15. Chromosomal basis of inheritance
Notes. Ch 14 power point -- Ch. 15 power point

Unit 7. Ecology & Evolution
Unit 7 Objectives & reading assignments
Objectives: Ch 22 Darwin -- Ch 23 Populations -- Ch 24 Origin of Species
Objectives: Ch 25 Phylogeny & Systematics  -- Ch 26 Tree of Life
Objectives: Ch 34 Vertebrate (Human evolution)
Power point notes: Ch 22 -- Ch 23 -- Ch 24 -- Ch 25 -- Ch 26 -- Ch 34
Student notes: Ch 22 -- Ch 23 -- Ch 24 -- Ch 25 -- Ch 26 -- Ch 34
Objectives: Ch 50: Ecology -- Ch. 52: Populations -- Ch. 53: Communities
Objectives: Ch. 54: Ecosystems -- Ch. 55: Conservation
Power point notes: Ch. 50 -- Ch. 52 --Ch. 53 -- Ch. 54 -- Ch. 55
Student reading: Unit 7 Ecology

Unit 8. Human Health & Physiology
Readings: digestion&nutrition -- transport system (notes)-
Readings: pathogens&disease--defense against disease (notes) -- gas exchange (notes)
Readings: homeostasis & excretion (notes)- reproduction (notes)-Review questions --
Study Guide: human physiology