Class Information

This course is designed to offer a solid foundation in introductory college-level biology and prepare students for the AP Biology Exam, given in May. Additionally, yearlong enrollment in this course offers the opportunity for dual enrollment in Biol 104/105 from Tompkins County Community College (TCCC) as a lab science course. 

Students should be prepared for complex science texts and reading, including a minimum of 30 minutes to 1 hour of work outside class each day (about 5-8 hours a week). As a college level course, the amount of material covered as well as the complexity of the topics will be high. 

This is an introductory biology course that includes a 1200 minute laboratory component that will prepare you for the Living Environment Regents Exam in June. This class covers diverse subject matter associated with the Regents curriculum, including: ecology, evolution, genetics, microbiology, human physiology and reproduction. Regents Biology is a rigorous and demanding course - you will be expected to manage your time effectively in class and at home to examine life science topics independently and with your peers.