Biology: Living Earth (Period 1)

COURSE DESCRIPTION- BIOLOGY: LIVING EARTH

The purpose of this laboratory based college preparatory course is to explore and gain an understanding of  basic biological concepts such as: the cell, diversity of organisms, heredity, matter, energy,  the organization of living systems, evolution of living systems; physiology; the biosphere and interdependence of abiotic and biotic factors. Focus is on active student participation in laboratory investigations, development of critical thinking skills, and the ability to have scientific conversations citing scientific evidence that supports their argument. This course meets one year of the University of California ‘d’ entrance requirement for laboratory science.