The interdisciplinary approach incorporates global studies, mathematics, and writing skills through investigations, independent research, and group laboratory exercises. The inquiry approach is emphasized. Students are encouraged to participate in the Virginia Junior Academy of Science. Lab fee required. 1 This college level introductory course focuses on biochemistry, the organism and populations.
Students work individually or in small groups conducting independent experimental investigations.
The emphasis of this course is on laboratory observations, experimentation, general principles, taxonomy, zoology, botany, genetics, cellular biology and physiology. Laboratory investigations may require additional time outside of normal classes. Students are prepared to take the advanced placement biology examination. Lab fee and fee for lab manual required. 1 Chemistry incorporates observations, hypotheses, experiments, theories and laws in the study of matter and its interactions.