Dissection is used to help students become familiar with the various structures of the body. The students grade in Anatomy and Physiology will be based on test scores, quizzes, daily work, and lab activities. Physical Science and Biology with a grade of C or better 1 Unit of Credit Zoology is the study of animals and involves the study of biological principles as they apply to animals. Animal taxonomy is fundamental to the understanding of animal structure, function, behavior, social organization, and diversity in our environment. Botany is the study of plants and involves the study of biological principles as they apply to plants.
Plants are a fundamental part of the food chain and essential to life.
Biomes and ecosystems are characterized according to dominant plant species. Major ecological principles are demonstrated in plant species. The plant cell, the relationship between form and function, the role of plants in ecosystems, plant reproductive strategies, and plant taxonomy. Lecture and Laboratory investigations are used to help students understand the concepts presented. Students will learn how to identify local plants and animals, and make plant and animal collections.