Biology
The Biology course includes an in-depth study of living things and how they function. Emphasis is on the structure and biochemistry of cells, plant and animal physiology, genetics, and ecology with a focus on homeostasis and system interactions in organisms as well as population interactions with their environments. In addition to the general biology description of the course, honors students are further challenged with critical thinking questions and problem solving labs requiring formulating hypotheses and designing experiments. Students are exposed to an advanced level of understanding of biotechnology. Key concepts and unifying themes are presented to help students develop a coherent view of life and to understand the importance of biological sciences in society.
Day to Day Agenda
Being active and Fitness Trackers
Fall Semester
Day 2 Biology and Organization
Day 6 pH Scale & Metric Measurements
Day 7 Biological Molecules/ Macromolecules
Day 8 Carbohydrates and Lipids
Day 9 Proteins and Nucleotides
Day 11 Cell Membranes and Diffusion
Day 16 The Light Dependent Reaction
Day 18 Intro to Cellular Respiration
Day 23 Sexual Reproduction and Cloning
Spring Semester
Day 26 Father Mendel Intro to Genetics
Day 27 Dominant and Recessive Alleles
Day 29 Sex-linked Genes and Incomplete Dominance
Day 30 Co-dominance and Blood Typing
Day 34 Intro to Gene Expression
Day 35 Transcription and Translation
Day 41 Speciation and the History of Life
Labs and other activities