Santa Susana High School

C.P. Biology Course Outline

Text = Biology – Miller & Levine

Semester 1

Unit 1 Introduction

Unit 2 Chemistry of Life

Unit 3 Cells

Unit 4 Genetics

Semester 2

Unit 5 Ecology

Unit 6 Evolution

Unit 7 Microbes

Unit 8 Physiology

Unit 1 Introduction to Biology Chapter 1

Lab Safety

Scientific Method & Graphing

Measurement –Metrics

Unit 2 Chemistry of Life Chapters 2

Review of Basic Chemistry

Chemical Reactions

Solutions

pH

Polymerization

Organic Chemistry

Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Enzymes, Nucleic Acids.

Unit 3 Cells: Basic Unit of Life Chapters 7, 8, 9, & 10

Cell Structures & Functions

Homeostasis & Transport

Photosynthesis

Cellular Respiration

Cell Growth & Mitosis

Meiosis

Unit 4 Genetics Chapters 11, 12, 13 & 14

Mendel

Punnett Squares

DNA, RNA & Protein Synthesis

Gene Expression

Genetic Engineering (recombinants, sequencing, fingerprinting)

Human Heredity (sex-linked, disorders, ethics)

Unit 5 Ecology Chapters 3, 4, 5, & 6

Biosphere

Energy Flow

Climate

Land and Aquatic Biomes

Population Growth

Environmental Concerns

Unit 6 Evolution Chapters 15, 16, & 17

Theories of Evolution

Diversities of Life

Genetic Equilibrium

Fossil Records

Unit 7 Microbes Chapters 19 & 40

Viruses

Bacteria

Human Body Immunity

Unit 8 Physiology Chapters 35, 36, 37, 38, & 39

The Brain and Nervous System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Integumentary System

Circulatory & Respiratory Systems

Digestive System

Excretory System

Endocrine System

Reproductive system

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