Honors Biology is designed to provide students a detailed look at molecular and cellular biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. This course will prepare you for an introductory level college biology course. Chapters and topics covered are listed below.
Chapters 1 & 2--The Science of Life--themes, scientific method, and microscopy Chapters 4 & 5-- Biochemistry--water, carbon compounds, and molecules of life Chapter 6--Structure and Function of Cells--cell parts and organization and cell transport Chapter 7--Cellular Respiration--glycolysis, fermentation, and aerobic respiration Chapter 8--Photosynthesis--Light and light-independent reactions Chapter 9--Cellular Reproduction--chromosomes, mitosis, and meiosis Chapter 10--Fundamentals of Genetics--- Mendelian genetics and genetic crosses Chapter 11-- Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis--DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis Chapter 12-- Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics--chromosomes, inheritance and human genetics Chapter 13--DNA Technology-- DNA technology and recombinant DNA Chapter 14--Evolution--Darwin evolution and microevolution Chapters 15--Macroevolution--various topics in the diversity of life Chapters 34-36--Ecology--Web of life, communities and ecosystems, populations, biodiversity, and biomes
We are at a point in time when it is essential for students to start taking responsibility for their own learning and become active participants in the learning process. I will provide you with the opportunities to engage yourself in your own education. I expect that each student will set forth a maximum effort. Success in this course will require you to come to class prepared, participate in classroom discussions, read the textbook, and participate in all labs and activities. You will get out of this course, what you put into the course. I can provide facts and try to convey the concepts, but you must put in the extra time and effort if you want to be successful.