DNA

  • BIOLOGY

    Biology is the study of living things and their relationships with the non-living world. This two semester introduction to Biology takes a hands-on approach to the study of life. Students will conduct investigations that will support understanding on topics such as the structure and function of organisms, matter and energy in organisms and ecosystems, interactions in ecosystems, inheritance and variation of traits, unity and diversity of life, and natural selection and evolution.

    Prerequisite: Placement

  • HONORS BIOLOGY

    Honors Biology is the study of living things and their relationships with the non-living world. This two semester accelerated introduction to Biology takes a hands-on approach to the study of life. Students will conduct investigations that will support understanding on topics such as the structure and function of organisms, matter and energy in organisms and ecosystems, interactions in ecosystems, inheritance and variation of traits, unity and diversity of life, and natural selection and evolution.

    Prerequisite: Placement/Teacher Recommendation

  • AP BIOLOGY

    AP Biology is equivalent to a first year college biology course for biology majors. In this course, students will prepare for the AP Biology exam by focusing on content and science reasoning skills. Knowledge of biology will be gained through lecture, independent study, and group laboratory activities. AP Biology focuses on the connections between organisms and their environment, the molecular and biochemical processes of life, reproduction of organisms, and evolution of living things. Students who take AP Biology should enjoy reading about science, analyzing data, writing lab reports, and studying content to apply knowledge to problemsolving situations. Completion of the AP Biology exam is strongly encouraged.

    Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Biology and Chemistry with a preference at the Honors level with Teacher recommendation *Dual Credit at Waubonsee Community College available BIO 100 and BIO 101 (Additional $8.00 student fee per credit hour required) 

  • HONORS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

    This honors level course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of human anatomy and physiology. The course begins with an orientation to the human body followed by in-depth exploration of major body systems. This lab-based class incorporates mammalian dissection experiences. This course is appropriate for 11th and 12th grade students who have successfully completed biology and chemistry. 

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry with a preference at the Honors level with *Dual Credit at Waubonsee Community College available BIO 102 and BIO 103 (Additional $8.00 student fee per credit hour required)