Overview
This inquiry based course is designed to provide a more in-depth study of genetics and the microbial world. Microbiology emphasizes the relationships, both beneficial and harmful, between humans and microbes. Lab experiences will include aseptic techniques, staining procedures, evaluation of the effectiveness of antibiotics and antiseptics in controlling bacteria. Genetics will build upon the students’ understanding of heredity as learned in Biology. Lab experiences will include the breeding of Brassica rapa and Drosophila melanogaster through several generations to analyze the inheritance patterns of specific traits.  Statistical analysis will indicate if the data supports Mendelian patterns. Non-Mendelian patterns, such as polygenic and multiple alleles, will also be investigated. This course is for students interested in health-related careers and the further study of Biology.

Learning Expectations:

• Understand that cells are the fundamental unit of structure and function for all living things.
• Understand the molecular basis for heredity.
• Understand modes of inheritance-Mendelian and Non-Mendelian.
• Understand the relationships between humans and microorganisms.
• Understand how microbes grow and
  can be controlled
  

Assessments:

• Lab reports
• Performance tasks
• Teacher observations
• Rubrics
• Tests and quizzes
• Standardized test questions
• Graphic mapping
• Research generated projects
• Oral presentations
• Homework/ Class work                                                 top of page

Microbiology/
Genetics

Internet Links:
www.umtsd.org/Curriculum/science.html

Academic Standards forScience and Technologypde.state.pa.us/k12/lib/k12/scitech.doc

Narional Science Education Standarts/Project 2061
education-world.com/
standards/national/science/index.shtm

Planned Instruction

Microbiology Syllabus

Genetics Syllabus