Biology I

Biology is an honors-level high school science course. This course is taught as a traditional science course, incorporating laboratory activities, virtual activities, short-term projects, long-term studies, and field investigations. Previous experience with a course in life science will be helpful, but is not necessary. As such, students should expect to spend 3-5 hours outside of class time each week preparing for class.

 

The expected course sequence for high school courses is biology, chemistry, and then physics as the material in each of these classes builds upon what was learned in previous years. If your child wants to take classes outside of this traditional sequence, instructor approval is required; please speak with Aubrey prior to registering. Highly motivated 8th graders may be admitted to this class (with approval). 

Topics covered in this course include:

• Biochemistry

• Ecology and ecosystems

• Cell Biology

• Genetics and heredity

• Biotechnology

• Evolution

• Classification

• Anatomy and physiology
   

There will be an option for dissection for students who choose to participate; however, dissections are not required to take this class. There is an additional $50 lab fee for this course.

Required Materials

• Miller & Levine Biology, ISBN: 978-0328925124, available through the Amazon Marketplace, or your preferred book seller.

• A basic calculator - does not need to be a graphing calculator

• Computer access for Google Classroom

• goggles, ANSI standard Z87.1 approved (safety goggles will NOT work)

• binder or notebook for notes