Biology Full Year, Grades 10-12 A survey of the important topics usually covered in an introductory course, this course aims to establish analytical skills and to expose the student to a set of factual knowledge. This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory course taken by biology majors. Topics covered include basic biological chemistry, cells, energy transformations, molecular genetics, heredity, evolution, plant and animal taxonomy, and ecology. Prerequisites are Chemistry I and permission of the instructor. This course offers a laboratory-based approach to understanding the elements and the laws of nature.
Emphasis is placed on understanding concepts rather than memorization of facts.
This is an Advanced Placement chemistry course designed to be the equivalent of a college-level general chemistry course. Prerequisites are at least an 85 average in Chemistry I and permission of the instructor. Sophomores who are taking Accelerated Algebra may take this course. Following a strong laboratory and problem-solving program, students are given the opportunity in this course to enhance and expand upon their knowledge of physical phenomena. There is an emphasis placed on relating theory to everyday experience.