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Honors Biology

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Biology is designed to provide information regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life processes. The honors course involves a more advanced and in-depth approach to each topic requiring a strong background in introductory chemistry (Physical Science A) and prerequisite introductory algebra.† Topics include (but are not restricted to): cell structure and function; general plant and animal physiology; evolution; genetics; and taxonomy. † The Science Department at ORCA is committed to Scientific Inquiry.† We are able to work with Scientific Inquiry through Simulations; Live Class; Hands-On Experiments; and In Person Labs.† Students in all classes are expected to be able to formulate a hypothesis and conduct and experiment to collect data that supports or contradicts that hypothesis.† Students work through a wide range of models and experiments to explore the concepts of each class.

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This course includes a laboratory requirement with live/synchronous laboratory opportunities.

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Text: CK-12 Textbook - Biology

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Syllabus: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JOoh4dn_ebvWmV4LRDbcBqiCznR_R2CBtyQeaax2xc4/edit?usp=sharing

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Hours per Week in Lab: Semester average is approximately 1-1.5 hours per week

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Lab Experiments (*indicates in-person/live labs):†

• Diffusion

• Molecular evolution

• Cell size*

• Modeling Meiosis

• Enzymes/reactions*

• Respiration - yeast balloon*

• Mutation

• Viruses; bacteria; prokaryotes; & fungi

• Plant cell structure/gas exchange/vascular transport Animal cell structure*

• Dissection Lab

• Effect of enzymes on food*

• Biodiversity

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Approved

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• LBIO
• Biology

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Online / Virtual