Biology

This course is a study of the composition of living things and their interrelationships. It provides students with an understanding of scientific principles, biological concepts, and methodologies that include cell structure and energy, biodiversity, evolution, heredity, genetics, human systems, and homeostasis. The emphasis is for students to develop their communication, collaboration, inquiry skills and problem-solving techniques. Exploratory experiences and student-directed activities are utilized for students to gain knowledge of the fundamental concepts of life and to learn to identify and analyze the impact of these fields in their current lives and on future generations.