Course title

Biology AB

Pre-requisite

N/A

Course description

Biology A is designed to give the student a strong basis for understanding the world. The course consists of a varied curriculum that provides the student the opportunity to explore; compare; research; reflect; and make real-world connections. The curriculum; which meets Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); engages students in problem-solving and scientific investigation and provides opportunities for both hands-on exploration and virtual simulation.During this course; the student†will study the science of life. The student will explore the idea that living things are extremely diverse in form; yet are unified by certain core characteristics that they all share. In learning about these core characteristics;†the student†will be able to critically evaluate data and information related to biological problems; connect many ideas to the student's own life; and see the world in a new way.

Biology B is designed to give the student a strong basis for understanding the world. The course consists of a varied curriculum that provides the student the opportunity to explore; compare; research; reflect; and make real-world connections. The curriculum; which meets Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); engages students in problem-solving and scientific investigation and provides opportunities for both hands-on exploration and virtual simulation.†During this course; the student†will study the science of life. The student will explore the idea that living things are extremely diverse in form; yet are unified by certain core characteristics that they all share. In learning about these core characteristics;†the student†will be able to critically evaluate data and information related to biological problems; connect many ideas to the student's own life; and see the world in a new way.

School Country

United States

School state

South Carolina

School city

Columbia

High school

South Carolina Connections Academy

School Address

201 Executive Center Drive, Suite 250

School zip code

29210

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • LBIO
  • Biology

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No