Topic outline
General
Biology (A)
Biology is a first-year Biology course. Students will be studying life and life systems with a close look at Ecology, Cellular Biology, Human Physiology, and Evolution. The use of media and technology will allow students to work individually and independently to understand life’s processes, scientific inquiry, research methods, and scientific design and problem solving. For example, in the first unit of study, students will research a parcel of land that is for sale and be able to construct an Environmental Impact Statement after analyzing the affects of development on the ecosystem.
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Topic 1
Introductions and Exploring Biology
Introductions
Introduction to Biology & Biologists
Making Observations
Scientific Method
Topic 2
The Chemistry of Life
The Periodic Table of Elements
The Chemical Basis of Life
Topic 3
Organic Chemistry
Water & Life
Organic Molecules
Macromolecules - Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids and Nucleic Acids
Topic 4
Cell Structure and Function
What are cells?
Eukaryotes vs. Prokaryotes
Tools for Studying Cells
Topic 5
Cellular Structures
Overview of Cellular Structures
Cell Structures and Movement
The Extracellular Matrix
Topic 6
Plant Cells vs. Animal Cells
Topic 7
Homeostasis and the Cell Membrane
Text Readings:
Videos:
Topic 8
Review of Cells: Structure and Function
Particle Movement
Topic 9
Energy for Life: Photosynthesis and Chemosynthesis
Energy for Life
Photosynthesis
Chemosynthesis
Topic 10
Cellular Respiration
Introduction to Respiration
Respiration
Anaerobic and Aerobic Respiration
Topic 11
The Cell Cycle and Mitosis
Overview of Cell Division
Cell Cycle
Chromosomes and Mitosis
Topic 12
Chromosomes, Reproduction, and Meiosis
Meiosis and Mitosis
Topic 13
Gregor Mendel and Patterns of Inheritance
Punnet Squares
Topic 16
Review
Study Guides and Review