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Biology Honors

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

Sample Syllabus

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Science

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

Sample Syllabus

QUALIFYING SUBJECT AREA: Science

Course ID
22176
Division
Course Number
OHN242-314
Course Type
CTD Site
Credit Semesters
2
Program Name
Subject Areas
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
00:00:00
Meeting Type
End Time
00:00:00
Min Grade
6
Max Grade
12
Grade Level
Max Enrollment
30
Has Prerequisites
Off
Is Open For Registration
Off
Is Wait List
Off
Is Cancelled
Off
Requires Writing Sample
Off
Requires Student Statement
Off
Requires Essay
Off
Application Fee
0.00
Lab Fee
25.00
Late Fee
25.00
Residential Fee
0.00
Tuition Fee
1325.00
Course Apply URL
http://my.ctd.northwestern.edu/
Residential Option
Off
Weekend Only
Off
Program Type Ref
Course Season Ref
Course Level Ref
Course Tier Ref
Application Open Date
Application Close Date
Course Number Days
0
CTD Program ID
29

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