General Biology (Honors)
Required Materials:
Books and supplies are not included in the purchase of the course.
- General Biology by Heather Ayala and Katie Rogstad, Novare Science & Math
- The Apprentice’s Companion for General Biology by Heather Ayala and Katie Rogstad, Novare Science & Math
- The Student Lab Report Handbook by John D. Mays, Novare Science & Math, ISBN: 978-0-9883228-7-5
- Novare General Biology Lab Kit
- Novare General Biology Microscope Kit
- Novare General Biology Dissection Kit
- Compound Microscope with 40x- 400x magnification (Eyepiece x Objective) and electric light.
- Lens paper and microscope cleaning solution
- Potting soil
- Seeds
- Colored pencils
- Popsicle sticks
- Notebook
Tamara Davault
[email protected]Tamara Davault is a native Texan who loves Biology. She graduated from the University of Texas Permian Basin with B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Mrs. Davault went on to earn an M.S. in Medical Sciences from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Since graduation, she has been teaching various Biology courses at several community colleges and universities in Texas. Mrs. Davault’s hobbies include archery, crochet, and nature walks.
Quarter 1
Novare General Biology
- The Study of Life
- Atoms and Molecules
- The Cell
Apprentice's Companion for General Biology
- Making Observations
- Introduction to Microscope
- Diffusion
- Osmosis
- Enzymes
- Fermentation
Note: The Student Lab Report Handbook will be used throughout the year to help write the lab reports.
Quarter 2
Novare General Biology
- Energy in the Cell
- The Central Dogma and the Cell Cycle
- Genetics
Apprentice's Companion for General Biology
- Extracting DNA
- Gene Expression
- Mitosis and Meiosis
- Inheritance
Note: The Student Lab Report Handbook will be used throughout the year to help write the lab reports.
Quarter 3
Novare General Biology
- Classification and Microorganisms
- Fungi and Plants
- Animals
Apprentice's Companion for General Biology
- Microbes and Dichotomous Keys
- Gram Staining
- Introduction to Fungi
- Introduction to Plants
Note: The Student Lab Report Handbook will be used throughout the year to help write the lab reports.
Quarter 4
Novare General Biology
- Human Organ Systems
- Ecology
Apprentice's Companion for General Biology
- Animal Dissections
- Bone, Muscle, and Nervous Tissue
- Anatomy of the Heart
- Heart Physiology
- Kidney
- Natural Selection
Note: The Student Lab Report Handbook will be used throughout the year to help write the lab reports.
Computer: You will need a stable, reliable computer, running with a processor with a speed of 1 GHz or better on one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X with Mac OS 10.7 or later; Windows 8, 7, Vista (with SP1 or later), or XP (with SP3 or later). We do not recommend using an iPad or other tablet for joining classes. An inexpensive laptop or netbook would be much better solutions, as they enable you to plug an Ethernet cable directly into your computer. Please note that Chromebooks are allowed but not preferred, as they do not support certain features of the Zoom video conference software such as breakout sessions and annotation, which may be used by our teachers for class activities.
High-Speed Internet Connection: You will also need access to high-speed Internet, preferably accessible via Ethernet cable right into your computer. Using Wi-Fi may work, but will not guarantee you the optimal use of your bandwidth. The faster your Internet, the better. We recommend using a connection with a download/upload speed of 5/1 Mbps or better. You can test your Internet connection here.
Webcam: You may use an external webcam or one that is built in to the computer. Webcam Recommendations: Good (PC only) | Best (Mac and PC)
Headset: We recommend using a headset rather than a built-in microphone and speakers. Using a headset reduces the level of background noise heard by the entire class. Headset Recommendations: USB | 3.5mm
Zoom: We use a web conferencing software called Zoom for our classes, which enables students and teachers to gather from around the globe face to face in real time. Zoom is free to download and easy to use. To download Zoom:
- Visit zoom.us/download.
- Click to download the first option listed, Zoom Client for Meetings.
- Open and run the installer on your computer.
- In August, students will be provided with instructions and a link for joining their particular class.
Scanner: In this class, students frequently submit homework assignments by scanning pages from their workbooks. Students and/or their parents should have easy access to a scanner and the ability to use it.
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