ABOUT BIOLOGY CLASS

 

Purpose

 

This course is designed for the student who has had little or no background in biology.  It is a one year course that is taught in separate, yet related teaching units.  No one area is stressed more than any other area.

 

Topics

 

Scientific Method, Microscope Usage, Ecology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Classification, Change Through Time, Microbiology, Botany and Zoology

 

Text

 

Biology: Principles and Explorations, Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 2001

 

 

Course Organization

 

Each learning unit will consist of a vocabulary assignment, lecture notes, at least 2 homework assignments, at least one laboratory activity and a test.  Students are strongly urged to read the appropriate sections in the text that will be included along with lecture notes, homework assignments, and labs on the test for each unit.

 

Bloomington High School Science Requirement

 

Biology fulfills 1 of the BHS 3 year science requirement plus 1 of the college entrance requirements for 3 years of laboratory science.

 

 

Biology Policies

 

Biology Syllabus Biology Lesson Plans
 

How to Study Links

 

  How to Read Your Book
 

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