| Date | Topic | Reading |
| Aug 18 | Class Information | |
| Aug 20 | Introduction to Life on Earth | Chapter 1 |
| Aug 25 | Atoms, Molecules, & Life | Chapter 2 |
| Aug 27 | Biological Molecules | Chapter 3 |
| Sept 1 | Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3) | |
| Sept 3 | Cell Structure & Function | Chapter 4 |
| Sept 8 | Cell Structure & Function | Chapter 4 |
| Sept 10 | Cell Membrane Structure & Function | Chapter 5 |
| Sept 15 | Exam 2 (Chapters 4, 5) | |
| Sept 17 | Population Growth and Regulation | Chapter 26 |
| Sept 22 | Community Interactions | Chapter 27 |
| Sept 24 | How do Ecosystems Work? | Chapter 28 |
| Sept 29 | Exam 3 (Chapters 26, 27, 28) | |
| Oct 1 | Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell | Chapter 6 |
| Oct 6 | Photosynthesis | Chapter 7 |
| Oct 8 | Photosynthesis | Chapter 7 |
| Oct 13 | Glycolysis & Cellular Respiration | Chapter 8 |
| Oct 15 | Glycolysis & Cellular Respiration | Chapter 8 |
| Oct 20 | Exam 4 (Chapters 6, 7, 8) | |
| Oct 22 | DNA: The Molecule of Heredity | Chapter 9 |
| Oct 27 | DNA: The Molecule of Heredity | Chapter 9 |
| Oct 29 | Gene Expression & Regulation | Chapter 10 |
| Nov 3 | Gene Expression & Regulation | Chapter 10 |
| Nov 5 | Exam 5 (Chapters 9, 10) | |
| Nov 10 | The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction | Chapter 11 |
| Nov 12 | The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction | Chapter 11 |
| Nov 17 | Pattern of Inheritance (Genetics) | Chapter 12 |
| Nov 19 | Pattern of Inheritance (Genetics) | Chapter 12 |
| Nov 24 | Exam 6 (Chapters 11, 12) | |
| Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday | |
| Dec 1 | Biotechnology | Chapter 13 |
| Dec 3 | Immunity: Defenses Against Disease | Chapter 36 |
| Dec 8 | Immunity: Defenses Against Disease | Chapter 36 |
| Dec 10 | Final Review | |
| Dec 15 | Final Exam, 5-8pm |
Important Dates to Remember
| Aug 17 | Classes Begin |
| Sept 5-7 | Labor Day, No classes |
| Sept 11 | Last day to drop without a W |
| Nov 9 | Veterans Day, No classes |
| Nov 20 | Last day to drop with a W |
| Nov 26-29 | Thanksgiving Holiday, No classes |
| Dec 10-16 | Final Exams |