Course title

Chemistry A - VIRTUAL

Pre-requisite

none

Course description

This course examines the basics of biochemistry and how it helps understand biological systems on Earth. Using logical thinking to identify relationships and draw conclusions, the course expands out from the building blocks of biochemistry to individual cells and cell membranes to understand cell division, reproduction, cell energy and metabolism, and photosynthesis. This course also examines the basics of genetics, natural selection, ecology, model how matter and energy flow through ecosystems, and the technology to see the larger context and implications. Topics included: biological research topics of ethical guidelines in new biotechnology.

Students complete 1 hour of laboratory assignments per week. Labs include: Molecular Shape Lab (Marshmallow), ID Bond Type Lab, Periodic Table Lab, Reaction Type Lab.

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Mesa

High school

Ignite Learning Academy

School / district Address

1155 S Power Rd Ste 114 #570 Mesa, AZ

School zip code

85206

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • LCHM
  • Chemistry

Approved date

Online / Virtual

Yes