Biology Program of Study Criteria
for the Southern
SCIENCE
6 Credits Needed for Academic
Honors Diploma
6 Credits Needed for Core 40
Diploma
4 Credits Needed for a General
Diploma
BIOLOGY I (Lab) (General)
2 semesters,
2 credits; Grades 9-12
Pre: None
Core 40 and
AHD Course
“Required for Graduation”
This first year biology course will reflect the spectrum of living
things. The student will be able to
engage in scientific inquiry, understand societal roles of science and
technology, and appreciate the unifying principles of biology. Emphasis will be on biological
characteristics, classification, methods and tools, theory of evolution, chemical
and physical organizations of life, ecology, molecular biology and protein
synthesis, cell structures and functions, cell divisions, genetics, and plant
and/or general mammalian anatomy.
Lectures, laboratories, dissection, projects, technology, and/or
investigations will be utilized in this course.
BIOLOGY II (Lab) (General)
2 semesters,
2 credits - Grades 10-12
Pre: “C” or higher in Biology I, Chemistry I or
may be taken concurrently
A Core 40 and
AHD course
Dual Credit (School-Based Concurrent
Credit Program); (IUPUI of
“Instructor Approval Recommended”
This advanced
course provides extended laboratory, field and literature investigations into
the internal structures, functions, and processes of living organisms and the
environmental interactions of these organisms.
This course refines the students’ methods of scientific inquiry,
biological explanations and problem resolution. It is an advanced study of the
characteristics of life. It will be the
goal of this course to prepare the student for advanced studies in many areas
of biology beyond high school.
Emphasis will
be placed on molecular biology, cellular respiration and fermentation, photosynthesis,
molecular genetics and expressions, plant and/or comparative animal
anatomy/physiology. A research paper in the area of biology in APA format will
also be discussed and required in order to develop an awareness of proper
research techniques and scientific writing styles.
Lectures,
research, laboratories, projects, technology, field trips, investigations
and/or an introduction to APA “American Psychological Association” writing
styles will be utilized in this course.
BIOLOGY II (Other) (Advanced
Science, Special Topics)
(Bio-Research): May be Offered Alternate Years / Along with Bio-Ethics
1 semester, 1 credit - Grades 11-12
Pre: “C” or higher in Biology I; Chemistry I;
Biology II (Gen) or may be taken concurrently
A Core 40 and
AHD course
“Instructor
Approval Recommended”
The student will be responsible for understanding research protocols and
laboratory techniques. This course which
includes labs, presentations, research and projects will be student driven. Areas that could be studied by the student,
but not nearly conclusive, include botany, genetics, zoology, microbiology,
bioenergetics, anatomy, and/or environmental subjects. The APA “American Psychological Association”
style of writing research will be utilized throughout this course. Independent
study is highly emphasized and outside work may be necessary. It will be the goal
of this course to prepare the student for advanced studies in many areas in
biology beyond high school. This would be
a wonderful course to focus on areas of biology that interests the student.
Research, papers, projects, presentations, technology, field trips, lab
work and/or investigations may be utilized in this course.
BIOLOGY II: (Other) (Advanced
Science, Special Topics)
(Bio-Ethics): May be Offered Alternate Years / Along with Bio-Research
1 semester, 1
credit - Grades 11-12
Pre: C or higher in Biology I; Chemistry I;
Biology II (Gen) or may be taken concurrently
A Core 40 and
AHD course
“Instructor
Approval Recommended”
This course
will emphasize bioethical issues, case studies, discussions and research. The course will include the development of
decision-making skills through the analysis and personal resolution of
bioethical problems created by the application of biological and biomedical knowledge
and technologies. The course will also
include studies involved with experimental designs, analysis of articles, analysis of technology in research, and research proposal
development and/or presentations. Independent study is highly emphasized and outside work may be
necessary. It will be the goal of this course to prepare the student for advanced
studies in many areas in biology beyond high school. This would be an excellent course to develop
methods to discuss and accept bioethical issues.
Lectures,
research, projects, presentations, technology, and/or investigations may be
utilized in this course.
BIOLOGY
II (Lab) (Advanced Science, Special
Topics)
(Anatomy
and Physiology): May be Offered Alternate Years (Not with Bio-Research/Ethics)
2 semester, 2
credits - Grades 11-12
Pre: “C: or
higher in Biology I; Chemistry I; Biology II (Gen.) or may be taken
concurrently
A Core 40 and
AHD Course
“Instructor
Approval Recommended”
This course
provides extended laboratory investigations into the internal structures and
functions of primarily mammalian anatomy and physiology. This course refines the students’ methods of
scientific inquiry and problem resolution. In-depth investigation of mammalian
anatomy and physiology will be the focus of this course. It will be the goal of this course to prepare
the student for advanced studies in many areas in biology beyond high school.
Emphasis will
be placed on anatomical and physiological terminology, histology, digestive
system, circulatory system, respiratory system, excretory system, nervous
system, sensory system, endocrine system, reproductive system, lymphatic system
and/or diseases of the body system. Comparative anatomy and dissection may be
used to supplement the course. A final mammalian dissection will also be used
to summarize all the systems towards the end of the course.
Lectures,
research, laboratories, dissection, projects, technology, field trips,
investigations and/or an introduction to APA “American Psychological
Association” writing styles may be utilized in this course.