Biology at AAEC

 

Hello!  Welcome to Biology at AAEC South Mountain!

 

Course Description

Biology is a laboratory course focusing on the following themes of Biology: the nature and history of science as a human endeavor, the chemistry of living things, cellular structure and function, energy systems of living things, cellular reproduction, heredity, evolution, the interdependence of organisms, and human systems.  Biology provides an understanding of life and life processes.  Students will investigate the nature of biology and the concepts and principles applicable to living things by performing laboratory activities related to each unit of study.  The goal of this course is to provide a basic introduction to biology with an emphasis on biochemistry and molecular cell biology, and to prepare students for college level biology.

 

Students in Biology will:

· Formulate predictions, questions, or hypotheses based on observation

· Design and conduct controlled investigations

· Evaluate experimental design, analyze data, and communicate results

· Understand organization of living systems and the role of energy within systems

· Understand the role of the cell and cellular processes

· Understand the molecular bases of heredity and resulting genetic diversity

· Understand scientific principles and processes involved in biological evolution

· Analyze the relationships among various organisms and their environment