Course title

Biology Honors

Pre-requisite

Successful completion of English 8 with a B or better and a teacher recommendation

Course description

This one-year course is designed to integrate science and engineering practices; crosscutting concepts; and core ideas related to biology. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The topics covered in†Biology Honors include Structures and Function; Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems; Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems; Inheritance and Variation of Traits; Natural Selection and Evolution; and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are essential to this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance.

School country

United States

School state

Nevada

School / district Address

10486 Stickney Ct

School zip code

89141

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

04/3/2022

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• LBIO
• Biology

Approved date

04/6/2022

Online / Virtual

No