BIOLOGY

  • SCIENCE
  • CP

Course Length

Full Year

Course Credit

One

Grade Level

Juniors; CP

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Pre-AP Chemistry, Chemistry or Chemistry Honors

Course Syllabus(For Reference Only)

This course focuses on the study of life by examining the five fundamental concepts of cellular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and physiology. The scientific process and laboratory skills are emphasized along with biology’s connections to other scientific disciplines. Course instruction requires students to study and apply the experimental method, compose lab reports, engage in peer review with classmates, present lab results, and discuss special topics, including scientific ethics and historic experiments in the field of biology. Students learn scientific writing skills and also examine current biological issues while laboratory work is used to enhance the learning objectives as they learn how observations support major biological concepts.