Biology (5 periods, 5 credits)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of one year of high school science

Biology/Life Science core content is focused on the use of life science principles as powerful conceptual tools to make sense of the complexity, diversity and interconnectedness of life on earth. Students engage in laboratory and authentic learning experiences that encourage the application of biological knowledge to make decisions and solve problems. Included in this program is the study of living organisms, cell structure and function, gene and chromosomes changes, protists, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates.

Biology with laboratory component, College Prep (6 periods, 6 credits)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of one year of high school science

Biology/Life Science core content is focused on the use of life science principles as powerful conceptual tools to make sense of the complexity, diverstiy and interconnectedness of life on earth. Students engage in laboratory and authentic learning experiences that encourage the application of biological knowledge to make decisions and solve problems. This course is for college bound students. Included in this program is the study of living organisms, cell structure and function, gene and chromosome changes, environmental conepts, protists, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates.