Mr. Stanley
Room 130
Introduction
Lab Biology I is a one year college preparatory laboratory science course. Lab Bio will satisfy the life science requirements for graduation. It was designed for the college preparatory student who intends to enroll in a 4 year college or university. Therefore it meets the "D" list acceptance requirements for the University of California and California State University systems as long as a C or better is earned. "D" list means lab science credit and "G" list means elective credit.
This course examines major biological themes: interaction of organisms and their environment; unity and diversity between living things; homeostasis and regulation in organisms; genetic continuity of life; and change of living things through time. It emphasizes lab and critical thinking skills.
Who Should Take Lab Bio?
Lab Biology I is intended for those students who will be applying to Universities straight from high school. 9th graders should meet the honors criteria that are list in the course catalog. 10th, 11th, and 12th graders must have passed Academic Earth Science with a "B" or better. Students who do not meet these requirments should take Life Science.
What are the differences between Honors Lab Bio I and Lab Bio I? There are three primary differences:
1. Expectations · Honors Bio - The student should perform at an honors level with an A or a B in the class. - The student should have above grade level reading and writing skills. - The student should be highly self motivated and organized and have high levels of self control. - The student should have high level analytical thinking abilities. · Lab Bio - The student should perform near an honors level with an A through C in the class. - The student should have above grade level reading and writing skills. - The student should be self motivated, organized, and exhibit self control.
2. Depth of Course work - The topics that are covered in both courses are the same but the depth of the material and level of comprehension required are much greater in an Honors Biology class.
3. Time needed for homework - regular biology – 4-8 hours per week - honors biology – 8-12 hours per week - students can expect to work on atleast one lab and lab write up, activity, or research project every two weeks. |