Fall+Semester+Biology

Life Unit
Introduction to methods and foundations of Biology as a science. Introduce major themes that will be thread throughout the course:
 * Unity within Diversity,
 * Systems and interactions,
 * Homeostasis,
 * Evolution,
 * Energy and
 * The Nature of Science.

Ecology
Includes Outdoor labs

Introduces microscopes, single celled organisms, and processes and organization of cells. A focus will be on bacteria, and protists. Cellular Transport is also considered.

Biochemistry
Focuses on major organic molecules, pH and enzyme reactions. Photosynthesis and respiration are taught at the molecular levels.

Survey of Organisms on Earth:
Bacteria and viruses are taught with relation to human diseases and immune systems – includes an individual research project. An individual presentation on structures and functions of one group of invertebrates or vertebrates starts this quarter and continues into April.