Biology

Introduction to the principles of modern biology, including the basic characteristics of life, cell structure, genetics, growth and reproduction,photosynthesis, evolution, diversity and classification of living beings, plant and animal physiology, and ecology.

Course meets in online chat sesssions twice a week for a review of the material and open discussion. Assignments from the text and study guide will be supplemented by laboratory exercises and field observations. While this is not a formal Advanced Placement course, the material is taught at a level that will help prepare the student for the SAT II in biology or the Biology AP examinations.

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Required Texts for 2008/2009:

Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey

• Biology: Concepts and Connections 6/E
• Student Study Guide 6/E

[Both Addison-Wesley and Benjamin Cummings]

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Lab Equipment:

A list of recommended lab equipment is available on the course web site.

Order textbooks from:

Scholars Online Bookstore

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This course is offered through Scholars Online, a non-profit organization supporting classical Christian education through Internet-based courses. Permission to copy course content (lessons and labs) for personal study is granted to students currently enrolled in this course for the Academic Year 2008/2009 or Summer 2008. Reproduction for any other purpose, without the express written consent of the author, is prohibited.