Introduction to College Preparatory Biology 1101

1. Welcome to College Preparatory Biology 1101

2. About me: Mrs. Delaina Althouse
• Associates degrees in
biotechnology and liberal arts
and sciences
• Bachelor’s and Masters degree
in science education
• Went to Miami University
• Enjoys animals
• Collects rocks, plants, and bears
• Always wanted to be a teacher
• Married to a firefighter

3. Class Rules
• Be tolerant of everyone’s beliefs
even if they are different from your
own.
• Come to class and be on time
• Bring all required books and
supplies with you
• Do not fight with your lab
partner!!!
• Be kind
• Listen when someone is talking
• Be kind to class pets
• Have Fun!!!

4. Class Pets
Agalychnis callidryas
“Izzy”
Grammostola rosea
“Rosie”
Pogona vitticeps
“Spike”

5. What is a Cell and what Does it Do?

6. Cells
• Basic building block of life
• Has many metabolic functions
• Many different types
• The foundation of Biology
• Every organ consists of cells that
do a common job

7. Remember Have Fun on Your
First Day and Relax!
We will have a great year!!!