Honors Biology

Science

Curriculum

Course Title: Honors Biology

Department: Science

Units of Study:

· Mechanisms of Evolution

· The chemistry of life

· Energy and Metabolism

· Cell structure and physiology

· DNA Structure and Replication

· Protein Synthesis and Gene Regulation

· Mendelian and molecular genetics

· Biodiversity of prokaryotic organisms

Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: Students will investigate topics in modern life science. Major areas of class and laboratory study include biological chemistry, cytology (cell study), microbiology, genetics, evolution and bioenergetics.