Course Name: Marine Biology Subject Area(s): Laboratory ScienceCareer Path(s): Marine Sciences, Natural ResourcesSchool: Animo Leadership Charter High SchoolContact Information:1155 W. Arbor VitaeInglewood, CA 90301 310-316-3277Fax: 310-216-7934District: Lennox Unified School DistrictInstructor: Mark L. FriedmanSchools with Same orSimilar Courses:NoneCourse Description: Animo Leadership Charter High SchoolHigh School Course DescriptionName of Course: Marine Biology Grade Level: 9-12 Department: Science I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:This Marine biology course builds upon and extends biological concepts developed during earlier science courses. Students take an in depth look at the physical, chemical, and geological characteristics of the world’s oceans. They then investigate the structure, functions, behaviours, adaptations, and classification of a variety of plant and animals that live in the marine environment. Students learn how energy flows and matter cycles through the Earth’s ocean system and they investigate the impact of humans on that system. Laboratory activities include dissection, experimentation, data collection, and data analysis that develop scientific investigation and scientific thinking skills. Also included are several field trips to: Cabrillo MarineAquarium, Sea-Lab, Malibu lagoon and one-half day research trip on UCLA research vessel.II. LENGTH OF COURSE:√ One YearIf class will meet more than one period per day, indicate: 1 Hour and 30 MinutesIII. SPECIFIC COURSE DESCRIPTIONA. Recommended Level: General√ College PrepB. GPA Credits√ Credited (Calculated in GPA) C. Prerequisites:Foundations of Science, and/or prior middle school biology course Concurrent enrolment in or completion of Algebra 1, Geometry or higherIV. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CREDITSA. Subject Area:√ ScienceB. Credits: 5.0 /SemesterCourse is *RepeatableNon repeatableC. Course meets requirement(s) for: High School Graduation University of California/California State University entrance:√ Science (laboratory science) √College Preparatory Electives (includes laboratory science) V. COURSE GOALS (List a limited number of general goals addressed by this course) Students will:1. Understand that water exhibits properties that play a vital role on Earth.2. Understand how aquatic environments interact with the land and atmosphere.3. Understand and apply ecological principles to the field of marine biology.4. Understand how aquatic organisms interact in complex ecosystems.5. Understand the role of humans in the aquatic environment and how we can act to preserve its health.6. Understand and apply current technologies to the field of marine biology. VI. COURSE OBJECTIVES This course addresses and exceeds the California State Science Standards in breadth and depth in the fields of Evolution, Ecology, Dynamic Earth processes, Energy in the Earths system, Biogeochemical cycles, Structure and Composition of the Atmosphere, California Geology and Investigation and Experimentation. It partially fulfils California Science Standards in the fields of: Cell biology, Genetics, Physiology, and Earth’s place in the Universe.. The standards, benchmarks, knowledge and skills listed below are those targeted learning objectives that will be assessed in this course. S1 THE STUDENT UNDERSTANDS AND APPLIES THE CONCEPTS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE.S1(9-10)B4 Understands that solutions are homogeneous mixtures of two or more substances.S1(9-10)B4.1 Understands how the dissolving process results from the random motion of solute particles among particles of solvent (e.g., solid/liquid, liquid/liquid, gas/liquid)S1(9-10)B4.2 Understands how the nature of a solute determines the physical and chemical properties of the solution (e.g., acid, base, electrolyte, non-electrolyte)S1(9-10)B4.5 Understands solute concentration (e.g., grams per liter, parts per million, percent composition, dilute, concentrated)S1(9-10)B4.6 Understands that different substances have different abilities to dissolve in a particular solvent (e.g., soluble, insoluble, precipitate, hard water, soft water, “like dissolves like”, soap, detergents, miscibility)S1(9-10)B11.1 Understands wave properties and their relationship to one another (e.g., wavelength, frequency, wave speed)S1(9-10)B11.2 Understands wave behaviours (e.g., interference, diffraction, refraction, reflection, Doppler effect, polarization, light as particle/wave)S1(9-10)B11.6 Understands how waves are generated and transfer energy when they interact with matter (e.g., echolocation, ear, eye, photosynthesis)S2 THE STUDENT UNDERSTANDS AND APPLIES THE CONCEPTS OF LIFE SCIENCE. S2(9-10)B1 Understands how organisms are classified into a hierarchy of groups and subgroups based on similarities that reflect their evolutionary relationshipsS2(9-10)B1.1 Understands the benefits and limitations of biological classification and naming systems (e.g., binomial nomenclature, five-kingdom system).S2(9-10)B1.2 Understands a variety of ways in which organisms can be classified (e.g., structure, function, biochemistry, behaviour, nutritional needs, embryonic development, cellular/ molecular makeup, genetic system, ecological interactions).S2(9-10)B1.3 Understands how organisms can be classified on the basis of homologous structures in adult organisms presumed to be inherited from a common ancestor (e.g., evidence from embryology, fossils).S2(9-10)B1.4 Understands how organisms can be classified on the basis of similar mutant variations in biochemical common to living organisms.S2(9-10)B1.5 Understands how organisms can be classified on the basis of similar DNA sequences presumed to be inherited from a common ancestor.S2(9-10)B3 Understands the relationships between organizational levels of multi-cellular organismsS2(9-10)B3.1 Understands similarities and differences between unicellular and multi-cellular organisms.S2(9-10)B3.2 Understands organizational levels of multi-cellular organisms (e.g., cells, tissues,organs, organ systems).S2(9-10)B3.3 Understands how cellular specialization, division of labour, interdependence, and coordination in multi-cellular organisms contributes to a stable (homeostatic) internal environment, despite changes in the outside environment.S2(9-10)B3.4 Understands how organ systems transport materials, provide cells with nutrients, water, and energy, and remove toxic waste products.S2(9-10)B3.5 Understands
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