HONORS BIOLOGY

Honors Biology is a comprehensive biology course provided for college preparatory students who have shown strong aptitude for the study of science.  The course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the chemical, functional, and structural characteristics of living organisms.  Through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and laboratory experiences, the student develops an understanding of the interactions that exist between living organisms and their environment.  Topics studied include chemistry, cell theory, genetics, plant and animal physiology, reproduction, metabolism and cellular energy.  Laboratory work is designed to develop an understanding of the scientific process, as well as an understanding of biological concepts.  Fall and Spring semesters are designed around two significant investigation projects that will encourage the student to seek out, collect and research organisms indigenous to the southern Appalachians.  Skills practiced are project planning, organization, and attention to detail while applying a working knowledge of taxonomic identification.