Biology

080060 CP Biology A - Grade 10 (NCAA) 

1 credit (0.5 NCAA credit)

This course is designed to provide students with a background in biology. This academic course will cover biochemistry, cellular structure and energy, cellular membrane and transport, and cellular division.  In addition to providing a working knowledge of biology, laboratory experiences will be provided. Students completing this course must take the sequel, CP Biology В.

080061 CP Biology B - Grade 10 (NCAA) 

1 credit (0.5 NCAA credit)

This course is the sequel to Biology A. This course is designed to provide students with a background in biology. This academic course will cover, nucleic acids and protein synthesis, genetics, biotechnology, evolution, and ecology. In addition to providing a working knowledge of biology, laboratory experiences will be provided. Students will take the PA Biology Keystone Exam at the completion of this course.

PREREQUISITE: CP Biology A

080160 Honors Biology - Grade 9, 10 (NCAA) 

1 credit (weighted)

This demanding course is designed for motivated students who plan to attend college for science-related studies. It is designed to provide a background in biology for the students who want to be challenged and can handle the accelerated pace of learning, since the curriculum will be completed within one semester instead of a full year. It will cover biochemistry, cellular structure and energy, cellular membrane and transport, cellular division, nucleic acids and protein synthesis, genetics, biotechnology, evolution, and ecology. In addition to providing a working knowledge of biology, laboratory experiences will be provided. Students who enroll in this class must complete a preliminary assignment to be prepared for the start of this course. Upon completion, students will take the PA Biology Keystone Exam. 

PREREQUISITE: CP or Honors Earth and Environmental Science

AP Biology - Grades 11, 12 (NCAA) 

080011 AP Biology (A)

080012 AP Biology (B)

1.5 credits (weighted)

Advanced Biology is a rigorous college level course. This course differs from Honors Biology in the range and depth of topics, type of laboratory exercises performed, and type of textbook used. Topics of study will include chemistry of life cells, cellular energetics, heredity, molecular genetics, and evolution stimulus and response, and ecology. This course provides the opportunity for students to receive college credit by taking the standardized AP. Students are strongly encouraged to register for the AP exam. Fees for the examination are to be paid by the student. 

All students who enroll in this class must complete a preliminary summer assignment to be prepared for the start of this course. 

In addition to taking the AP Biology exam in May, students also can earn college credit via dual enrollment through Harrisburg University's College in the High School Classroom.

PREREQUISITE: Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry