This is a 2 credit equivalent, flexibly paced, asynchronous Honors course within the Online Honors Program. Students can expect 6-8 hours of coursework per week and have 30-34 weeks to complete the course depending on start date. Session dates: January 24 - August 15, 2024.
Biology Honors is an introductory course covering topics equivalent to a full year of high school Biology at the Honors level. This class introduces students to the fundamental concepts upon which modern biology is built. Student biologists learn about the nature of scientific inquiry, the limitations of science and the scientific method, the diversity and interrelations among organisms and environmental issues while exploring energy, matter, cells, and heredity. Readings, problems and laboratory exercises facilitate this challenging course. Among other things, students learn to identify major structures of plants and animals and how they work together to maintain life.
Notes:
- An additional lab fee is required and non-refundable
- May be used as a lab science for IMSA and other selective high school applications.
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE: 2 CREDITS
QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Science