Biology (Honors I)

Science

Curriculum

Course Title: Biology (Honors I)

Department: Science

Units of Study:

· Nature of Science

· Basic Biological Principles

· Chemical Basis of Life

· Bioenergetics

· Homeostasis and Transport

· Cell Growth and Reproduction

· Genetics

· Theory of Evolution

· Ecology

Science Practices:

· Concept Explanation

· Visual Representation

· Questions & Methods

· Representing Data & Data Analysis

Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: Biology investigates the nature of life, its unity and diversity. The concept of the organism and its place in the biosphere is developed from an understanding of organic matter and the cell as the basic unit of structure and function of all living things. This course emphasizes the key concepts of metabolism, physiology, photosynthesis, heredity, biological change, & the interrelationships of organisms with the natural environment.

Honors Biology I uses a molecular focus to explore how living organisms obtain, utilize, and transfer energy. Topics include: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cell Structure and Function, Cellular Movement, Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration, Cell Division, Genetics, Evolution, Classification, and Ecology. Students are those who have demonstrated above average mathematics, reading, and writing skills.