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- 2. Grading • Written Works – 25% • Homeworks & Seatworks • Quizzes (20pts) • Long Tests (40 pts)
- 3. Grading • Performance Tasks – 45% • Lab Activities • Lab Reports • Group Outputs • Recitation
- 4. Grading
- 5. Keys to Success • Organization and Timeliness. • Keep a positive attitude and ask for help. • Come to class prepared.
- 7. the science that studies life and living things, including the laws that govern the phenomena of life
- 8. Every aspect of life is included in the study of biology.
- 9. Biology is NOT just a list of facts.
- 11. There is an immense DIVERSITY in the world of life.
- 12. All living things are FUNDAMENTALLY ALIKE at the molecular level.
- 13. Theories of EVOLUTION help explain the meaning of biological diversity.
- 14. • Understanding our bodies – Treating disease – Proper nutrition – Exercise Science
- 15. • Understanding our environment – Conservation – Using natural resources – Harvesting food
- 19. How do we remember all those terms?
- 20. • The way the word is used gives you a clue as to its meaning. • Each word part can give you a clue as to the meaning of the whole word.
- 21. Xerophytes Xerophytes have an extensive root system to extract water better in desert environments.
- 22. How do we remember all those terms?
- 24. • Photosynthesis occurs in green plants, seaweeds, algae, and certain bacteria. • PHOTO = light • SYNTHESIS = creation
- 25. • Hydrophobic molecules such as fats are found on the cell membrane. • HYDRO = water • PHOBIC = fear
- 26. • Micropaleontologists can locate rich deposits of fossilized germs. • MICRO = small • PALEO = old, long ago • LOGY = study/ LOGIST = person who studies
- 27. • Patience • Perseverance • Accepting Authority • Suspending Judgment/Conclusion • Truthfulness • Constant Awareness • Humility
- 28. the science that studies life and living things, including the laws that govern the phenomena of life