Biology II is designed to meet the needs of students who desire to further their education in biology. Classes will be supplemented by laboratory work with microscopic study, drawings, dissections, and discussion of topics covered. One year of Biology and one year of Chemistry recommended Under special circumstances, an advanced student can take AP Biology as a sophomore with the recommendation of the previous science teacher, counselor, and AP Biology instructor. Dissections of various plants and animals will be part of the learning experiences in the course. A textbook will be provided.
College credit is available.
The A.P. test must be taken in order to receive A.P. credit, otherwise transcript will list this as Honors Biology. This is a semester course offered first semester. The purchase of safety goggles is required. This is an upper-level Chemistry class designed primarily for seniors interested in a science related career. Topics covered include the study of the physical and chemical properties of many hydrocarbons and related organic compounds.