Mr.

Burton
Agricultural Biology
Periods: 2B and 3B
Email: jonathan.burton@ironmail.org
Website: burtoncvhs.posterous.com

COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To reinforce and extend students’ understanding of basic biological science
concepts and principles.
• To illustrate agricultural applications of biological science concepts and
principles.
• To develop students science process skills, including experimentation and
problem solving skills.
• To develop leadership skills in students.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Biology-Agricultural Science and Technology core curriculum is a set of
learning standards that all students are expected to know and be able to do upon
completion of this course. The only difference between this course and a regular
Biology course is the degree of emphasis on Agriculture. This course is
designed to meet the requirements of the Biological science credit. All objectives
and indicators may be successfully completed with a variety of learning activities.
The topics covered by this course are as follows:
1-Introduction to Science 2-Chemistry
3-Cell Structure and Function 4-Cell Reproduction
5-Genetics 6-DNA
7-Animal Systems 8-Plant Systems
9-Ecology 10-Evolution

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
-Each student is required to have a 3 ring binder with tab dividers to keep notes,
handouts, and assignments. Students will need to bring this binder to class each
day. It will be graded on NEATNESS, COMPLETENESS, and ORGANIZATION.
-Each student is encouraged to join and participate in the FFA organization (It is
highly encouraged but not required). It is an excellent leadership development
program and well worth the $ 15 annual membership dues.

GRADING CRITERIA: Grade for the course will be figured in the following
manner:
Tests and Assignments 45%
Three Ring Binder 30%
Labs and Participation 25%
These percentages are estimated averages and may differ at time of grading

Grading System
A = 93-100% A- = 90-92% B+ = 87-89% B = 83-86% B- = 80-82%
C+ = 77-79% C = 73-76% C- = 70-72% F = 0-69%
 Tardies and Attendance
Tardies are very disruptive to the learning process. Tardies will be dealt with in
the following manner. Each day there will be a quiz that will review what was
covered in the previous class and will be turned in for credit. If the student is
tardy they will miss the opportunity to earn these points. These points will make
up a large percent of the participation grade and are extremely important. Fifteen
minutes late is considered an unexcused absence. The Teacher determines if a
tardy is excused or unexcused.

Attendance Policy: 
We will follow the Canyon View High School attendance policy found on pages 9 
the student handbook.

This year I will be posting assignments and other information for class on the
internet at burtoncvhs.posterous.com. If your are absent you need to check the
website before coming to me. I will post assignment due dates and test dates on
there as well. It is the student's responsibility to complete the work in the time
frame that is given. Missed assignments will need to be turned in within two days
of the days upon the students return or no credit will be given. Depending on the
assignment the student may be required to come in before, after school or during
lunch to make it up. Missed tests must be made up within 3 days upon the
students return or no credit will be given.

Movies
Throughout the year we will watch various educational movies. Some will be
commercially produced programs such as: Myth Busters, Dirty Jobs, Architecture
and Design of Men and Women, Call of the Wild, In the Womb of Animals, The
Future is Wild, Beyond Closed Doors, and Planet Earth as well as other
discovery channel and national geographic movies.

CLASSROOM RULES
1-Arrive on time an immediately begin bellwork
2-Come prepared with required materials (no cell
phones, I pods or Mp3 Players)
3-Be respectful to others and all property
4-Always follow directions
5-Have fun and learn something new everyday

Canyon View High School does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, or qualified disability
I confirm that I have read this Course Description and understand all that it 
contains. I will also follow all school and district policies concerning Acceptable 
Use of equipment and facilities.

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