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We are a very small high school with one science teacher; so the curriculum often varies depending upon the qualifications of the individual teacher. At the time the advanced Biology 2 course was developed and approved; the teacher was highly qualified in biology but not chemistry; so we needed a lab science which would be acceptable for university admittance. The following course outline was in the form of a table; so it has not pasted here as clearly as it appears in that form. If additional information is necessary; please let us know. Thank you for your consideration.

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Biology 2 is a second level biology course that allows the students to study advanced topics in biology. A lab-oriented and inquiry-based course which will cover the major topics previously covered in the prerequisite course; Biology 1; with emphasis on more in depth study. Biology is the study of living things and their interdependence with the environment and how life is organized into systems and cycles. This advanced course will emphasize the development of student’s scientific process skills; laboratory techniques; and an understanding of the fundamental principles of living organisms. The chemistry and biochemical processes of photosynthesis; cellular respiration; membrane structure and functions; enzyme activity; biomedical genetics; reproductive processes and embryo genesis are covered. Other topics include: Cellular Transport; Anatomy and Physiology of plants and animals; Ecology and Organic Adaptation.

COURSE OUTLINE FOR HIGH SCHOOL BIOLOGY 2:

Textbook Resource: Holt McDougal Biology; Stephen Nowicki
Course work is aligned with High School Biology 2014 Arizona State Standards

BIOLOGY 2- Course of study

Comprehensive study of biology and ecology concepts-prerequisite BIO 1

Chapter 2-Chemistry of Life
Chapter 4-Cells & Energy
Chapter 7-Extending Mendelian Genetics
Chapter 8-From DNA to Proteins
 8.4-8.7 Pages 225-245
Chapter 9-Frontiers in Biotechnology
 9.4-9.6 Pages 259-274
Chapter 10-Principles of Evolution
 Review all sections
Chapter 11-Evolution of Populations
 Review 11.1-11.2 then 11.3-11.6
Chapter 12 –The History of Life
 Review all sections
Chapter 13 –Principles of Ecology
 Review 13.3
Chapter 14-Interactions in Ecosystems
 Review all sections
Chapter 16-Human Impact on Ecosystems
Chapter 18-Viruses & Prokaryotes
Chapter 19-Protists & Fungi
Chapter 22-Plant Growth; Reproduction &
Response
Chapter 28-Human Systems & Homeostasis
AIMS study guide review & practice

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Approved

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• LBIO
• Biology

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Online / Virtual