Students will also study population growth and its effect on out planet. This is a taxonomy based course which involves many labs that are project based. The Genetics portion involves the study of basic principles of heredity, plant and animal breeding, and human inheritance. The anatomy and physiology units describe levels of biological organization, support and movement, control and regulation, body fluids and transport, environmental exchange and continuity of life. A clear picture of the way scientists proceed to do their work is presented and repeatedly followed in the development of this course.
Students draw from extensive laboratory experience to formulate chemical principles.
The atomic theory, nature of matter and mole concept are developed. Chemical principles considered include energy, characteristics of chemical reactions, chemical periodicity and chemical bonding in gases, liquids and solids. The course concludes with descriptive chemistry and practical applications. Students selecting this course must complete an individual science project. The bonding structure of atoms and molecules is stressed as an understanding to chemical properties.