Hello former Biology students!
All final grades are now available for viewing online.
Congratulations on completing a year of Biology!
Friday, June 13, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Period 2 Final Grades *POSTED*
UPDATE: Period 2's final grades are now available online.
Hello Period 2 Biology students!
The nearly finalized grades are taking a little while longer to post than I originally thought they would. I expected them to be available to you via Net Classroom by now, but due to technical difficulties, they will not be posted until some time Thursday evening.
Sorry for the inconvenience!
Hello Period 2 Biology students!
The nearly finalized grades are taking a little while longer to post than I originally thought they would. I expected them to be available to you via Net Classroom by now, but due to technical difficulties, they will not be posted until some time Thursday evening.
Sorry for the inconvenience!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
New Embryology Extra Credit Opportunity
Hello Biology Students!
Due to a scheduling conflict between a trip to the Embryology museum and the class party on Thursday, the final extra credit opportunity is being RESCHEDULED so that these two events do not compete with one another.
Also, to those who have already attended the tour, I want to thank you for the respect that you showed in such an enormously profound environment. We ask that all remaining groups show the same level of maturity as well.
Thanks again.
Due to a scheduling conflict between a trip to the Embryology museum and the class party on Thursday, the final extra credit opportunity is being RESCHEDULED so that these two events do not compete with one another.
The newly scheduled extra credit tour will take place on Wednesday, from 12:05 p.m. to about 12:55 p.m. (during lunch).
Also, to those who have already attended the tour, I want to thank you for the respect that you showed in such an enormously profound environment. We ask that all remaining groups show the same level of maturity as well.
Thanks again.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Study Guide: Biology I Final
Hello Biology Students!
You SHOULD already have a copy of this review document (whether by still having your original or via making a copy of one), but I said I would post one tonight anyway, so here it is. Let us know if you have any questions. I'll be up for a long while.
Good luck!
STUDY GUIDE - BIOLOGY I FINAL EXAM
You SHOULD already have a copy of this review document (whether by still having your original or via making a copy of one), but I said I would post one tonight anyway, so here it is. Let us know if you have any questions. I'll be up for a long while.
Good luck!
STUDY GUIDE - BIOLOGY I FINAL EXAM
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Main Bones of the Skeleton
Hello Biology students!
To go along with the image on page 922 of your book, here's an image showcasing, very generally, the main bones of the skeletal system. Remember to give attention only those that are listed on your review sheet!
Click on the image to enlarge it, and good luck studying!
To go along with the image on page 922 of your book, here's an image showcasing, very generally, the main bones of the skeletal system. Remember to give attention only those that are listed on your review sheet!
Click on the image to enlarge it, and good luck studying!
Gender Pelvic Differences
Hello Biology students!
Take a look at this image, which clearly shows the differences between a male and female pelvic bone. Compare the two and recall the differing areas listed on your review sheet.
Why do you think the female pelvic bone is shaped the way it is, compared to the male pelvic bone?
Take a look at this image, which clearly shows the differences between a male and female pelvic bone. Compare the two and recall the differing areas listed on your review sheet.
Why do you think the female pelvic bone is shaped the way it is, compared to the male pelvic bone?
The Eye
Hello Biology students!
Here is a great image showing the parts of the eye that you'll need to know for your final exam. Look for the structures listed on your review sheet, and pay little attention to those that are not.
Good luck studying!
Here is a great image showing the parts of the eye that you'll need to know for your final exam. Look for the structures listed on your review sheet, and pay little attention to those that are not.
Good luck studying!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Chapter 35-39 Final Review Sessions
Hello Biology students!
We are moving very quickly through these last few days of content, and I commend you for your resilient studies!
Next week will bring the Biology I Final Exam, which will cover chapters 35 - 39. Continue to study the review sheet this weekend and to ask whatever questions you may have on the material presented. We will be offering several extra study sessions on Monday, to take care of whatever issues with the content that you may be experiencing. Mark them on your calendars!
Here's hoping to see you there, and good luck studying!
We are moving very quickly through these last few days of content, and I commend you for your resilient studies!
Next week will bring the Biology I Final Exam, which will cover chapters 35 - 39. Continue to study the review sheet this weekend and to ask whatever questions you may have on the material presented. We will be offering several extra study sessions on Monday, to take care of whatever issues with the content that you may be experiencing. Mark them on your calendars!
Morning Review: Monday, June 2 @ 7:00 a.m.
Lunch Time Review: Monday, June 2 @ 12:00 p.m.
After Optionals Review: Monday, June 2 @ 3:35 p.m.
Here's hoping to see you there, and good luck studying!
Heart Quiz Website
Hello Biology students!
Clever classmates of yours have found a great little website to help quiz you on heart anatomy and function. Take a look at it, and pay special attention to the material that is applicable to the circulatory system, as it is fair game for tomorrow's exam.
Good luck!
HEART PART FUNCTIONS QUIZ WEBSITE
Clever classmates of yours have found a great little website to help quiz you on heart anatomy and function. Take a look at it, and pay special attention to the material that is applicable to the circulatory system, as it is fair game for tomorrow's exam.
Good luck!
HEART PART FUNCTIONS QUIZ WEBSITE
Fetal Pig Lab Worksheet
Hello Biology students!
Do not forget to give a good amount of attention to your Fetal Pig Lab Worksheet, as it contains important information that is fair game for tomorrow's lab practical. If you did not pick up your graded worksheet, linked below and in the right column under "Class Documents" is a blank copy that you can use for your studies.
Good luck!
FETAL PIG LAB WORKSHEET
Do not forget to give a good amount of attention to your Fetal Pig Lab Worksheet, as it contains important information that is fair game for tomorrow's lab practical. If you did not pick up your graded worksheet, linked below and in the right column under "Class Documents" is a blank copy that you can use for your studies.
Good luck!
FETAL PIG LAB WORKSHEET
Fetal Pig Identification Checklist
Hello Biology students!
Below you will find a link to the identification checklist used during the pig laboratory. Make sure that you are familiar with each and every item, as it is VERY likely they will all be on the examination tomorrow.
Good luck, and if you have any questions, let us know!
FETAL PIG IDENTIFICATION CHECKLIST
Below you will find a link to the identification checklist used during the pig laboratory. Make sure that you are familiar with each and every item, as it is VERY likely they will all be on the examination tomorrow.
Good luck, and if you have any questions, let us know!
FETAL PIG IDENTIFICATION CHECKLIST
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Breakfast and Dissection Checkout
Hello Biology students!
Tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 6:50 a.m., we will be meeting on the grass outside of the Biology room for some orange juice and donuts. Following breakfast will be one of your final opportunities to check out of your pig dissection laboratory, during first period. Come early, come hungry, come prepared!
See you then.
Tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 6:50 a.m., we will be meeting on the grass outside of the Biology room for some orange juice and donuts. Following breakfast will be one of your final opportunities to check out of your pig dissection laboratory, during first period. Come early, come hungry, come prepared!
See you then.
Monday, May 26, 2008
More Pig Dissection Links
Hello Biology students!
I hope you are enjoying the Memorial Day break and have reflected on why we have this day off in the first place.
Below are a couple more links that will prove helpful in your studies of pig anatomy. Take in the text and images carefully, looking for those structures you will be asked to identify on the exam this upcoming Friday. And, as always, if you have any questions, let us know!
Davidson Pig Dissection Manual
Pig Anatomy Quiz
I hope you are enjoying the Memorial Day break and have reflected on why we have this day off in the first place.
Below are a couple more links that will prove helpful in your studies of pig anatomy. Take in the text and images carefully, looking for those structures you will be asked to identify on the exam this upcoming Friday. And, as always, if you have any questions, let us know!
Davidson Pig Dissection Manual
Pig Anatomy Quiz
Thursday, May 22, 2008
VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Hello Biology students.
Today, it has come to our attention that the Lab Station #16 photo sheet, which was once present within the station's Pig Dissection binder, has gone missing. This is a very serious problem, since the material is copyrighted and there is a limited number of these sheets to disburse to our lab students.
As a result, action will be taken against lab group(s) at station #16 until the missing photo sheet is returned. Also, all of the remaining photo sheets will be removed from their respective folders beginning tomorrow, Friday, May 22. If you find their images helpful to your study, your best bet would be to check back here often, for images that will be posted over the next many days.
This is not the first time lab material has gone missing. Frog Dissection material (Photo Sheet #7 and Lab Binder #15) have been missing for some time.
If you have any information on any of the missing lab materials, please let us know. The Biology department, and lab group #16, will appreciate it greatly.
Today, it has come to our attention that the Lab Station #16 photo sheet, which was once present within the station's Pig Dissection binder, has gone missing. This is a very serious problem, since the material is copyrighted and there is a limited number of these sheets to disburse to our lab students.
As a result, action will be taken against lab group(s) at station #16 until the missing photo sheet is returned. Also, all of the remaining photo sheets will be removed from their respective folders beginning tomorrow, Friday, May 22. If you find their images helpful to your study, your best bet would be to check back here often, for images that will be posted over the next many days.
This is not the first time lab material has gone missing. Frog Dissection material (Photo Sheet #7 and Lab Binder #15) have been missing for some time.
If you have any information on any of the missing lab materials, please let us know. The Biology department, and lab group #16, will appreciate it greatly.
Anatomy of a Heart
Hello Biology Students!
Here is a great image showing blood movement through a 4-chambered heart. Follow the flow, and be sure to know the details (where it is coming from, where it is going, WHY, etc.)!
Good luck!
Here is a great image showing blood movement through a 4-chambered heart. Follow the flow, and be sure to know the details (where it is coming from, where it is going, WHY, etc.)!
Good luck!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Fetal Pig Dissection Resources
Hello Biology Students!
Here are a couple of fantastic web-based resources to help you sharpen your pig dissection and structure identification skills!
The first is a great website with click-able picture slides that are absolutely great for identification. Just click on a structure in the image to bring up text identifying it!
The second is a full overview of the pig dissection -- a fantastic resource that you should check very often!
Good luck studying, and if you have any questions, do let us know!
Here are a couple of fantastic web-based resources to help you sharpen your pig dissection and structure identification skills!
The first is a great website with click-able picture slides that are absolutely great for identification. Just click on a structure in the image to bring up text identifying it!
The second is a full overview of the pig dissection -- a fantastic resource that you should check very often!
Good luck studying, and if you have any questions, do let us know!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Snake Anatomy
Hello again,
Here's an image of the internal anatomy of a snake. Click on the picture to enlarge it if you are having trouble seeing the details. Look over it carefully, and as always, if you have questions, let us know!
Here's an image of the internal anatomy of a snake. Click on the picture to enlarge it if you are having trouble seeing the details. Look over it carefully, and as always, if you have questions, let us know!
Bird Anatomy
Hello Bio students!
Below is a great figure of a bird's internal anatomy. If you are having trouble seeing the text or details of the figure, click on it to enlarge it a bit. If you have any questions, do let us know!
Below is a great figure of a bird's internal anatomy. If you are having trouble seeing the text or details of the figure, click on it to enlarge it a bit. If you have any questions, do let us know!
Important Groups of Mammals
Hello yet again,
Here is the list of important mammals that you should already be familiar with, via the small handout that was first made available to you last Friday, and which you should definitely study before tomorrow's exam!
If you have any questions about these Subclasses or Orders, let us know (send to my email address)!
1. Primates
2. Perissodactyla
3. Lagomorpha
4. Marsupials
5. Sirenia
6. Artiodactyla
7. Monotreme
8. Insectivora
9. Chiroptera
10. Rodentia
11. Proboscidea
12. Cetacea
13. Carnivora
14. Xenarthrans
15. Placentals
Here is the list of important mammals that you should already be familiar with, via the small handout that was first made available to you last Friday, and which you should definitely study before tomorrow's exam!
If you have any questions about these Subclasses or Orders, let us know (send to my email address)!
1. Primates
2. Perissodactyla
3. Lagomorpha
4. Marsupials
5. Sirenia
6. Artiodactyla
7. Monotreme
8. Insectivora
9. Chiroptera
10. Rodentia
11. Proboscidea
12. Cetacea
13. Carnivora
14. Xenarthrans
15. Placentals
Structures to be Identified
Hi Bio students!
The following is a list that should not be new to you. You should recognize these items from your Frog Dissection Lab worksheet, and which will be very important during the identification portion of your examination tomorrow!
And don't forget -- it's not just about knowing where these structures are, but also knowing some details about them as well (what flows through them, what they are connected to and where, etc.)!
Here is the list, just in case you do not have it on hand. Be sure to check out the dissection videos that have already been posted if you need help finding any of these structures!
Good luck!
EXTERNAL FEATURES
- external nostrils
- tympanum
- nictitating membrane
MOUTH STRUCTURES
- tongue
- gullet
- glottis
- eustachian tubes
- vomerine teeth
- eye socket floor
- internal nostril openings
ALIMENTARY CANAL
- esophagus
- stomach
- pylorus
- duodenum of small intestine
- ileum of small intestine
- large intestine
- cloaca
OTHER INTERNAL ORGANS
- liver
- gallbladder
- mesentery
- pancreas
- spleen
UROGENITAL ORGANS
- gonads
- ovaries, oviducts, eggs (female)
- testis (male)
- fat bodies
- kidneys
- ureters
- urinary bladder
HEART/CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
- lungs (left and right)
- atrium (left and right) of heart
- ventricle of heart
- conus arteriosus
- sinus venosus
BRAIN/NERVOUS SYSTEM
- olfactory lobes
- cerebrum
- optic lobes
- cerebellum
- medulla oblongata
The following is a list that should not be new to you. You should recognize these items from your Frog Dissection Lab worksheet, and which will be very important during the identification portion of your examination tomorrow!
And don't forget -- it's not just about knowing where these structures are, but also knowing some details about them as well (what flows through them, what they are connected to and where, etc.)!
Here is the list, just in case you do not have it on hand. Be sure to check out the dissection videos that have already been posted if you need help finding any of these structures!
Good luck!
EXTERNAL FEATURES
- external nostrils
- tympanum
- nictitating membrane
MOUTH STRUCTURES
- tongue
- gullet
- glottis
- eustachian tubes
- vomerine teeth
- eye socket floor
- internal nostril openings
ALIMENTARY CANAL
- esophagus
- stomach
- pylorus
- duodenum of small intestine
- ileum of small intestine
- large intestine
- cloaca
OTHER INTERNAL ORGANS
- liver
- gallbladder
- mesentery
- pancreas
- spleen
UROGENITAL ORGANS
- gonads
- ovaries, oviducts, eggs (female)
- testis (male)
- fat bodies
- kidneys
- ureters
- urinary bladder
HEART/CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
- lungs (left and right)
- atrium (left and right) of heart
- ventricle of heart
- conus arteriosus
- sinus venosus
BRAIN/NERVOUS SYSTEM
- olfactory lobes
- cerebrum
- optic lobes
- cerebellum
- medulla oblongata
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