Biology
Biology Teacher at Pickerington High School Central
Mrs. Holt - Forensics Mr. Hoover Mrs. Lambert - Biology & AP Environmental Science |
203 - BIOLOGY
Full Year – 1 credit – Grades 9, 10, – Requirement for graduation – Fee – Prerequisite: Integrated Science – Biology or Honors Biology is a prerequisite for additional biology or upper lever science courses.
This course will emphasize biology concepts including cell structure and function, cellular processes, ecosystems, evolution and interdependence of life, heredity and cellular genetics. A laboratory approach will be used to encourage students to develop inquiry skills, process skills and a working knowledge of biology. Knowledge and skills gained will be applied by students in individual and cooperative projects related to course themes.
203H – HONORS BIOLOGY
Full Year – 1 credit - Grades 9, 10 • Requirement for graduation • Fee • Prerequisite: Integrated Science (B or better) •
Biology or Honors Biology is a prerequisite for additional biology or upper level science courses This course is intended to challenge the student who plans to pursue a career in the sciences. This course will emphasize biology concepts including cell structure and function, cellular processes, ecosystems, evolution and interdependence of life, heredity and cellular genetics. This course will cover the above topics in more depth and detail than regular Biology. Additionally, the course will require more independent thinking, research and effort on the part of the students. A laboratory approach will be used to encourage students to develop inquiry skills, process skills and a working knowledge of biology. Knowledge and skills gained will be applied by students in individual and cooperative projects related to course themes. There will be additional time requirements outside of the regular school day for students to complete extended biology projects.
204H - HONORS BIOLOGY B
Semester • 1/2 credit • Fee • Grades 11, 12 • Requirement for graduation • Prerequisite: Biology A and Chemistry A (B or better in both of these courses) • Biology B or Honors Biology B is a prerequisite for additional biology courses.
This course is intended to challenge the student who plans to pursue a career in the sciences. The topics will be the same as in Biology B but they will be covered in more depth and detail. Additionally, the course will require more independent thinking, research and effort on the part of students. The student is expected to work well independently and as a member of a team. There will be additional time requirements outside of the regular school day when students need to complete extended biology projects. Enrollment in this course will be on a selective basis. Students who do not qualify according to the above prerequisites will automatically be placed in Biology B.
206 - ECOLOGY
Semester • 1/2 credit • Fee • Grades 11, 12 • Prerequisite is successful completion of Biology B or Honors Biology B.
Students will study the interaction of living organisms with each other and their environments. Students will examine how ecosystems function as well as man's interaction with the environment. The focus of this class will be research projects that allow students to develop a greater understanding and appreciation for our local environment. Projects may require students to be involved in research outside of normal class hours and to take an active role in studying ecological relationships in the central Ohio area. Students should expect to go outside in all types of weather to complete projects and laboratory investigations, and they will be asked to dress appropriately on days where class will be held outside.
208H - HONORS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Semester • 1/2 credit • Fee • Grades 11, 12 • Prerequisite: Biology B (B or better), or Honors Biology B (B or better).
The major topics discussed will include anatomy of organisms and the reactions that describe the biological processes of living organisms. Laboratory investigations will provide an in depth look at a typical mammal (the fetal pig) by observing, comparing, and contrasting the various systems. Additional activities will incorporate the interrelationships of the systems and how they function in a living organism.
210 - GENETICS
Semester • 1/2 credit • Fee • Grades 11, 12 • Prerequisite: Biology B (B or better), or Honors Biology B (B or better).
Students will investigate topics including Mendelian inheritance, polygenic and multifactorial inheritance,molecular genetics, and genetic technologies including stem cell research, embryology, cloning, genetically modified organisms, and gene therapy. Laboratory investigations will include those such as DNA isolation, PCR (polymerase chain reaction), gel electrophoresis, and DNA fingerprinting utilizing the most current methodologies and laboratory techniques.
212AP - ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY
Full year • 1 credit • Fee • Grades 11, 12 • Prerequisite: completion of all “A” science courses; has an A- or better in Biology B and Chemistry B, or B or better in Honors Biology B and Honors Chemistry B • AP Exam and semester exams required due to weighted grade. Any of the following courses are excellent support courses and are strongly recommended either previous or concurrent to taking Advanced Placement Biology: Honors Chemistry B, Honors Anatomy/Physiology, Honors Genetics.
This course is the equivalent of the college freshman biology course following the prescribed curriculum as published by the AP Board. This course is an excellent preparation for premedical, nursing, veterinarian, industrial hygienist, and other health related careers. The student must be able to work independently. Individual and creative laboratory work is an integral part of the course of study. The following topics will be studied during the course: Molecules and Cells, Heredity and Evolution, and Organisms and Populations. Additional time for lab work may be required. Advanced Placement courses are demanding and require daily homework. The class concludes with a college level exam, prepared by the CollegeBoard, which, if passed, may result in college credit.
219 – FORENSIC SCIENCE
Semester • 1/2 credit • 1 period a day • Fee • Grades 11, 12 • Chemical splash goggles required but not included in fee. •
Prerequisite: Completion of all "A" level science courses or Integrated Science AND Biology (for class of 2015 and beyond). This course will examine a variety of topics related to the emerging field of forensic science. Laboratory skills developed in earlier science courses will be emphasized and extended by applying these skills into a variety of areas related to the chemistry, biology and physics. Examples include topics related to fiber and textile analysis, hair analysis, fingerprinting, blood and blood splatter analysis, forensic anthropology, and DNA analysis. Examples include topics related to ballistics, blood typing, decomposition and DNA analysis. This course will emphasize inquiry and problem solving in the laboratory.
Full Year – 1 credit – Grades 9, 10, – Requirement for graduation – Fee – Prerequisite: Integrated Science – Biology or Honors Biology is a prerequisite for additional biology or upper lever science courses.
This course will emphasize biology concepts including cell structure and function, cellular processes, ecosystems, evolution and interdependence of life, heredity and cellular genetics. A laboratory approach will be used to encourage students to develop inquiry skills, process skills and a working knowledge of biology. Knowledge and skills gained will be applied by students in individual and cooperative projects related to course themes.
203H – HONORS BIOLOGY
Full Year – 1 credit - Grades 9, 10 • Requirement for graduation • Fee • Prerequisite: Integrated Science (B or better) •
Biology or Honors Biology is a prerequisite for additional biology or upper level science courses This course is intended to challenge the student who plans to pursue a career in the sciences. This course will emphasize biology concepts including cell structure and function, cellular processes, ecosystems, evolution and interdependence of life, heredity and cellular genetics. This course will cover the above topics in more depth and detail than regular Biology. Additionally, the course will require more independent thinking, research and effort on the part of the students. A laboratory approach will be used to encourage students to develop inquiry skills, process skills and a working knowledge of biology. Knowledge and skills gained will be applied by students in individual and cooperative projects related to course themes. There will be additional time requirements outside of the regular school day for students to complete extended biology projects.
204H - HONORS BIOLOGY B
Semester • 1/2 credit • Fee • Grades 11, 12 • Requirement for graduation • Prerequisite: Biology A and Chemistry A (B or better in both of these courses) • Biology B or Honors Biology B is a prerequisite for additional biology courses.
This course is intended to challenge the student who plans to pursue a career in the sciences. The topics will be the same as in Biology B but they will be covered in more depth and detail. Additionally, the course will require more independent thinking, research and effort on the part of students. The student is expected to work well independently and as a member of a team. There will be additional time requirements outside of the regular school day when students need to complete extended biology projects. Enrollment in this course will be on a selective basis. Students who do not qualify according to the above prerequisites will automatically be placed in Biology B.
206 - ECOLOGY
Semester • 1/2 credit • Fee • Grades 11, 12 • Prerequisite is successful completion of Biology B or Honors Biology B.
Students will study the interaction of living organisms with each other and their environments. Students will examine how ecosystems function as well as man's interaction with the environment. The focus of this class will be research projects that allow students to develop a greater understanding and appreciation for our local environment. Projects may require students to be involved in research outside of normal class hours and to take an active role in studying ecological relationships in the central Ohio area. Students should expect to go outside in all types of weather to complete projects and laboratory investigations, and they will be asked to dress appropriately on days where class will be held outside.
208H - HONORS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Semester • 1/2 credit • Fee • Grades 11, 12 • Prerequisite: Biology B (B or better), or Honors Biology B (B or better).
The major topics discussed will include anatomy of organisms and the reactions that describe the biological processes of living organisms. Laboratory investigations will provide an in depth look at a typical mammal (the fetal pig) by observing, comparing, and contrasting the various systems. Additional activities will incorporate the interrelationships of the systems and how they function in a living organism.
210 - GENETICS
Semester • 1/2 credit • Fee • Grades 11, 12 • Prerequisite: Biology B (B or better), or Honors Biology B (B or better).
Students will investigate topics including Mendelian inheritance, polygenic and multifactorial inheritance,molecular genetics, and genetic technologies including stem cell research, embryology, cloning, genetically modified organisms, and gene therapy. Laboratory investigations will include those such as DNA isolation, PCR (polymerase chain reaction), gel electrophoresis, and DNA fingerprinting utilizing the most current methodologies and laboratory techniques.
212AP - ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY
Full year • 1 credit • Fee • Grades 11, 12 • Prerequisite: completion of all “A” science courses; has an A- or better in Biology B and Chemistry B, or B or better in Honors Biology B and Honors Chemistry B • AP Exam and semester exams required due to weighted grade. Any of the following courses are excellent support courses and are strongly recommended either previous or concurrent to taking Advanced Placement Biology: Honors Chemistry B, Honors Anatomy/Physiology, Honors Genetics.
This course is the equivalent of the college freshman biology course following the prescribed curriculum as published by the AP Board. This course is an excellent preparation for premedical, nursing, veterinarian, industrial hygienist, and other health related careers. The student must be able to work independently. Individual and creative laboratory work is an integral part of the course of study. The following topics will be studied during the course: Molecules and Cells, Heredity and Evolution, and Organisms and Populations. Additional time for lab work may be required. Advanced Placement courses are demanding and require daily homework. The class concludes with a college level exam, prepared by the CollegeBoard, which, if passed, may result in college credit.
219 – FORENSIC SCIENCE
Semester • 1/2 credit • 1 period a day • Fee • Grades 11, 12 • Chemical splash goggles required but not included in fee. •
Prerequisite: Completion of all "A" level science courses or Integrated Science AND Biology (for class of 2015 and beyond). This course will examine a variety of topics related to the emerging field of forensic science. Laboratory skills developed in earlier science courses will be emphasized and extended by applying these skills into a variety of areas related to the chemistry, biology and physics. Examples include topics related to fiber and textile analysis, hair analysis, fingerprinting, blood and blood splatter analysis, forensic anthropology, and DNA analysis. Examples include topics related to ballistics, blood typing, decomposition and DNA analysis. This course will emphasize inquiry and problem solving in the laboratory.