College Prep Biology

Course Description


C.P Biology 2020-2021

CP Biology is a course designed to cover the biochemical, cellular, genetic, ecological, botanical, and zoological aspects of biology with emphasis on laboratory techniques. The appropriate NJ State Standards will be addressed so as to raise the level of students discourse and develop essential scientific reasoning skills. The topics include:

Unit 1: Cell Specialization and Homeostasis

  • Introduction to cells

  • Cell parts

  • DNA, Genes & Proteins

  • Hierarchy of Life

  • Body Systems

  • Cell Division

Unit 2: Genetics

  • Mitosis

  • Meiosis

  • Mendelian Genetics

Unit 3: Natural Selection & Evolution

  • Natural Selection

  • Artificial Selection

  • Adaptations in a population

  • Evidence of evolution

  • Common ancestry

  • Charles Darwin

Unit 4: Ecology

  • Photosynthesis

  • Cellular Respiration

  • Biogeochemical Cycles

  • Ecosystems

  • Biotic & Abiotic Factors

  • Tropic Levels

  • Food Chains

  • Food Webs

Unit 5: Human Impact

  • Ozone Depletion

  • Global Warming

  • Overpopulation

  • Over Hunting

  • Lack of Resources

  • Ocean Acidification


Due to the nature of Biology, there are many hands-on labs activities and lab research papers. In many situations students will work together in groups of 2-6. Students will go perform labs to see how cells control what enters and exits, extract DNA from bananas, create paper birds and mimic evolution as well as discover biotic and abiotic factors outside plus much more! In each scenario we will focus on the skills needed in the workplace, namely safety, teamwork innovation, negotiation, and problem solving.

Please feel free to reach out at any time, the easiest way to contact me is by email.