Course Description:- Biology I: This course is designed to introduce students to basic biological principles. The major focus of instruction is upon the "living condition." A wide variety of topics are covered giving students a solid foundation
of knowledge upon which they base future study. This course also includes laboratory work that introduces students to many of the technological skills involved in the study of life sciences. Instruction conforms to the Life Science standards in the Massachusetts State Frameworks. Book used:
Modern Biology by Holt, Rinehart and Winston (1993)
- Honors Biology I: This course places emphasis on the cell as the functional unit of life. The chemical and structural similarities of organisms are studied from the lowest form of plant life and animal life to the human indiviual. The interactions are tailored to complement
various concepts of biology, which are studied in depth by the student. Instruction conforms to the Life Science standards in the Massachusetts State Frameworks. Book used: Modern Biology by Holt, Rinehart and Winston (1993)
- AP Biology II: This course conforms to the advanced placement biology curriculm. Students are exposed to the full range of topics that would typically be presented at an introductory college level. Laboratory exercises involve instruction in the use of a variety of data gathering and
analysis techniques. All students taking this course are required to conduct an independent research project and have the oppurtunity to take the AP exam. Books used: Biology by McGraw Hill (2001) and Cracking the AP Biology by Glencoe/McGraw Hill (2001)
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