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Biology II

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This is a one year course in Biology open to students who have completed Biology I. This class will expand on the Biology I class; going into more in-depth studies including: anatomy and physiology; taxonomy; and modern day concerns and advancements. The students will continue work on the understanding the diversity of life; inter-relationships of living organisms and their interaction with the world. The core curriculum will be broken down into 6 basic units:

Biology II is a in depth second year biology course that explores specific the fields of vertebrate and invertebrate zoology; anatomy and physiology; basic microbiology; genetics; biochemistry and environmental sciences. Focus of this course is to introduce students the potential opportunities that exist in the life sciences. Each unit will consist of laboratory exercises and may consist of field work as conducted on a professional level.

Unit 1: Exploring Diversity / The Kingdoms of Life
Introduction to the Kingdoms of Life
Viruses and Bacteria
Protists
Fungi

Unit 2: Exploring Plants
Introduction to Plants
Plant reproduction
Plant Structure and Function
Plant Growth and Development

Unit 3: Exploring Invertebrates
Introduction to Animals
Simple Invertebrates
Mollusks and Annelids
Arthropods
Echinoderms and Invertebrate Chordates

Unit 4: Exploring Vertebrates
Introduction to vertebrates
Fishes and Amphibians
Reptiles and Birds
Mammals
Animal Behavior

Unit 5: Anatomy and Physiology
Body Systems
Body Functions
Health of Body Systems

Unit 6: Issues in Biology

Laboratories Conducted

Using a Compound Light Microscope

Constructing a Dichotomous Key I

Using and Constructing a Dichotomous Key II

Bacteria Lab

Fungi Lab - Mushroom

Comparing the Characteristics of Molds

Non-Vascular vs Vascular Plant Basics

Plants Lab I

Plants Lab II – Characteristics of

Bean Plant Double Experiment

Comparing Sponges and Hydras

Earthworm Lab

Phylum Mollusca Lab

Phylum Echinodermata Lab

Protista in Pond Water Lab

Kingdom Protista Lab

Observing Vertebrate Skeletons

Tissue and Bone Lab

Comparing Primates

Investigating Frog Anatomy

Adaptations of Birds Lab

Throughout the year students are expected to develop researchable questions; perform research activities; collect data; and report information. Students will be involved in hands-on activities; labs; field studies; and other student-derived activities. Students’ grades will derive:
Participation in daily class activities; assignments and discussions (R & R)
Tests; labs; essays; notebooks and projects
Daily assignments; homework; and quizzes
Final Exam (15 % of the semester grade.

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• LADV
• Advanced science

• LBIO
• Biology

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Online / Virtual