Biology
COLLEGE PREPARATORY BIOLOGY
Course: 201 Credit: 1 Grade: 9 NCAA Accepted *Required for Graduation |
This course provides a general introduction to students in the major areas of biology: the chemical basis of life, basic biological principles, bioenergetics, homeostasis and transport, cell growth and reproduction, genetics, the theory of evolution and ecology. This study is accomplished by student involvement through laboratory investigations dealing with scientific problem-solving, scientific inquiry, independent student work, group projects, and the development of student reasoning.
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Prerequisites: None
HONORS BIOLOGY
Course: 202 Credit: 1 Grade: 9 NCAA Accepted *Required for Graduation |
This course provides a rigorous introduction to students in the major areas of biology: the chemical basis of life, basic biological principles, bioenergetics, homeostasis and transport, cell growth and reproduction, genetics, the theory of evolution and ecology. This study is accomplished by student involvement through laboratory investigations dealing with scientific problem-solving, scientific inquiry, independent student work, group projects, and the development of student reasoning.
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Prerequisites: 8th Grade teacher recommendation
ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY
Course: 203B Meets 8 periods per 6-day cycle. Credit: 1.25 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Weight: .05 NCAA Accepted |
The AP Biology course is designed to develop advanced inquiry and reasoning skills, such as analyzing data, applying mathematical routines, and connecting concepts in and across domains. Biological concepts are spread across four big ideas: 1) The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life. 2) Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce, and to maintain dynamic homeostasis. 3) Living systems store, retrieve, transmit and respond to information essential to life processes. 4) Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess complex properties.
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Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry (may be taken concurrently)
COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Course: 220 Credit: 1 Grade: 10, 11, 12 NCAA Accepted |
This course will investigate interactions that are occurring in the natural world. The general topics covered include natural resources, ecosystems, pollution, energy and biodiversity with a particular focus on sustainability. The course will demonstrate the interdependence of the sciences in dealing with these topics as well as increase student awareness of environmental issues.
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Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry (may be taken concurrently)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Course: 222B Meets 8 periods per 6-day cycle Credit: 1.25 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Weight: .05 NCAA Accepted |
The Advanced Placement Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester introductory college course in environmental science. It is an interdisciplinary course that will apply students' prior knowledge to investigate the interrelationships of the natural world. The course will follow the outline developed by the College Examination Board. Topics covered include: ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, population dynamics, environmental toxicology, energy, air pollution, water pollution, biodiversity, soils, and solid and hazardous materials.
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Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry (may be taken concurrently)
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Course: 240 Credit: 1 Grade: 11, 12 NCAA Accepted |
This course will blend discussion of concepts with extensive laboratory experience. Students will be introduced to modern molecular biology techniques, including basic recombinant DNA techniques, polymerase chain reaction, and DNA sequence analysis. Microbiology, fermentation, as well as the practical and ethical application of biotechnology in our society will be highlighted. Science education and technology education will fuse around the backdrop of six major themes: agriculture, bio materials, genetic engineering, medical technology, regulations and safety, and resource recovery.
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Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Course: 241 Credit: 1 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 NCAA Accepted |
This course will investigate the structure and functioning of the human body and body systems. Topics covered will include the anatomical terminology, cells, tissues and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Students will engage in many topics and competencies related to the structure and function of the human body through group work, class discussions, case studies and laboratory investigations.
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Prerequisites: Biology (may be taken concurrently)