• Biology of organisms and cells concerns living things, their appearance, different types of life, the scope of their similarities and differences, where they live and how they live. Living things are made of the same components as all other matter, involve the same kinds of transformations of energy, and move using the same basic kinds of forces. Through the study of the diversity of life, students learn how life has evolved. This great variety of life forms continues to change even today as genetic instructions within cells are passed from generation to generation, yet the amazing integrity of most species remain.

     

    Module A:

    Cells & Cell Processes

     Basic Biological Principles: Characteristics of Life, Biological Levels of Organization, and Cell Structure & Function

     The Chemical Basis for Life: Properties of Water, Organic Molecules, and Enzymes

     Bioenergetics: ATP, Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration

     Homeostasis and Transport: Homeostasis, Cell Membrane, and Passive & Active Transport

     

     

    Module B:

    Continuity & Unity of Life

     Cell Growth and Reproduction: Genetic Information, the Cell Cycle, and Mitosis vs. Meiosis

     Genetics: DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis, Mendelian & Non-Mendelian Patterns of Inheritance, and Genetic Engineering

     Theory of Evolution: Mutations, Scientific Terminology, Evidence of Evolution, and Mechanisms of Evolution

     Ecology: Ecological Levels of Organization and Interactions & Relationships in an Ecosystem