Biology 1 Required Full credit Grade 9 Designed as a systems approach to the study of living things, this course studies the cell, its structure and function, heredity, from the gene to the production of proteins, plant life through a year-long study of individual examples of plant life found on campus, as well as the various life functions carried on by organisms. Laboratory work is an integral part of this student-centered course. Laboratory sessions are conducted on a regular basis to help each student develop her analytic skills as well as to become more proficient in the use and handling of laboratory equipment.
Students make use of the computer for problem solving and laboratory analysis.
Research papers are an integral part of this course. This course is intended for the student who is able to handle an accelerated pace. It covers the same topics as Chemistry 1 and places the same emphasis on laboratory analysis but studies each topic in greater depth and with greater mathematical involvement. Research papers are an integral part of this course. Emphasis is placed upon learning about DNA and gene expression.