High school chemistry is recommended. The systematic study of anatomy, physiology, and taxonomy of plants. The laboratory emphasizes morphology, taxonomy, and physiology of plants. Special emphasis is given to potential resources and principles of good stewardship. The laboratory emphasizes dissection of major phyla representatives and requires an invertebrate collection.
Special emphasis is given to relations to public health, industry, and agriculture.
A laboratory is included. A study of the principles of inheritance. Special emphasis is given to the nature and behavior of genetic material in plants, animals, and microbes. A laboratory is included. A study of the impact of human culture and activity upon the environment.