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WELCOME!!. College Preparatory Biology Mrs. Okladek/Miss Greco. Experience~. NJ certified Supervisory Certificate Working on M.A. – Ed ucation leadership M.Ed~ Biology for Secondary Education B.S.~ Biology, Marine Science 14+ years teaching Biology at secondary level
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WELCOME!! College Preparatory Biology Mrs. Okladek/Miss Greco
Experience~ • NJ certified • Supervisory Certificate • Working on M.A. – Education leadership • M.Ed~ Biology for Secondary Education • B.S.~ Biology, Marine Science • 14+ years teaching Biology at secondary level • 4+ years teaching Zoology for Johns Hopkins University, Center for Talented Youth program
Course Description (from syllabus) • “CP Biology Level 2 is a prerequisite for students intending to take more advanced biology courses” • It deals with the study of life requirements, systems, forms, and environmental considerations… Your /daughter has a copy :)
What do we study?? • Intro Stuff: Characteristics of Life, Scientific Method & Biological Tools/Procedures • Biochemistry (carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and proteins)
What do we study?? • Cytology Review (cell structure, function) • Cell Homeostasis & Transport • Cell Reproduction (chromosomes, mitosis and meiosis)
What do we study?? • DNA & Protein Synthesis (replication, transcription, translation) • Genetics (mendelian & molecular)
What do we study?? • Origin of Life & Evolution Theories
What do we study?? • Kingdoms & Classification of Life • Viruses
What do we study?? • Kingdoms & Classification of Life • Plants
What do we study?? • Kingdoms & Classification of Life • Bacteria (Archaebacteria and Eubacteria)
What do we study?? • Kingdoms & Classification of Life • Fungi
What do we study?? • Kingdoms & Classification of Life • Protista
What do we study?? • Kingdoms & Classification of Life • Animals (vertebrates and invertebrates)
What do we study?? • Ecology
What do we study?? • IF TIME…Organs/Organ Systems (Dissections)
Student Evaluation Based on: • Assessments will include~ Labs Participation projects Homework Activities Quizzes/tests Be prepared for Class!!!
Student Evaluation X 100 = grade % • Total points basis~ • How many points earned • Total amount of points
All Materials Provided!!! • Binder • Handouts (notes) • Textbook • Housed in 324 & 228
Go to www.warrenhills.org • Faculty check me out (Okladek,Jill) • Contact information • On-line syllabus • Grading policy • Extra help availability • class schedule • Link to infinite campus… grades, when was work turned in late, etc.
Contact Information • okladekj@warrenhills.org • Call school • 908-689-3050 • Ext: 3534
Questions or Concerns?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?