Course Outline:
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Unit 1: Scientific Method (Experimental Design, Lab Safety, Characteristics of Life)
Unit 2: Biochemistry (pH, Chemistry, Organic Molecules)
Unit 3: Cell Structure and Function (Organelles, Cell Membrane, Active vs. Passive Transport)
Unit 4: Cell Energy (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration)
Unit 5: DNA and Protein Synthesis (DNA structure, Transcription/Translation, Mutations)
Unit 6: Cell Division (Mitosis and Meiosis)
Unit 7: Genetics (Punnett Squares, Genetic Disorders, Karyotypes)
Unit 8: Biotechnology (Genetic Engineering, Cloning, Stem Cells)
Unit 9: Evolution (Earth’s History, Darwin and Natural Selection, Speciation)
Unit 10: Classification (Classification System, Kingdoms of Life, Animal/Plant Behavior)
Unit 11: Ecology (Energy Flow, Populations, Species Interactions, Environmental Issues, Sustainability)