Biology

The nature of life is revealed through a study of matter, energy, chemical processes, genetics, DNA and the cell. Learn the scientific method and examine the traits and classifications of organisms from viruses and bacteria to plants and animals. Laboratory investigations enhance the understanding of living things.

This High School Course is also offered as part of the College Prep Online Diploma program.

Credits: 1 Unit

Course ID: SCV09

Course Area: Science

Course Type: College Prep

Study Method: Online

Course Outline:

Module 1: Life and its Chemistry

Unit 1: Life and the Scientific Method

Lesson 1: Development of working definition of life and biology

Lesson 2: Methodology for research, and tools used in biology

Unit 2: The Chemistry of Life

Lesson 1: Introduction to chemistry

Lesson 2: Organic compounds of living things and reactions

Lesson 3: Water, a life giving compound

Module 2: Cells, Cell Structures and Cell Processes

Unit 1: Cell Structure, Function, Transport, and Reproduction

Lesson 1: Cell structure and function

Lesson 2: Cell growth and cell cycles

Lesson 3: Movement of materials through the cell membrane

Unit 2: Chemical Energy: Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration

Lesson 1: Cellular energy

Lesson 2: Anaerobic respiration

Lesson 3: Aerobic respiration

Lesson 4: Photosynthesis

Module 3: DNA and the Continuation to Life

Unit 1: DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis

Lesson 1: DNA and replication

Lesson 2: RNA and transcription

Lesson 3: DNA, RNA and transcription and protein synthesis

Unit 2: Heredity

Lesson 1: Introduction to genetics

Lesson 2: Meiosis and sexual reproduction

Lesson 3: Human genetics

Module 4: Life. Earth, and Diversity

Unit 1: The Diversity of Life

Lesson 1: Classification of organisms

Lesson 2: Ecological interactions, natural selection

Unit 2: Viruses, Bacteria and Fungi

Lesson 1: Viruses

Lesson 2: Protists

Lesson 3: Fungi

Module 5: Life on Earth: Plants

Unit 1: Algae, Mosses and Ferns

Lesson 1: Multicellular

Lesson 2: Mosses and Ferns

Unit 2: Plants with Seeds

Lesson 1: Plants with seeds

Lesson 2: Roots, stems and leaves

Lesson 3: Plant growth and development

Items Provided by Students:

• Tincture of Iodine
• Cornstarch
• Plastic Sandwich Bags (cheap is good)
• Plastic Cups
• 8 Brown M&M's
• 8 Red M&M's
• 8 Green M&M's
• Piece of Fruit (apple, banana, pear or peach)
• Slice of Bread
• Slice of Cheese
• Magnifying Glass
• 2 Cups of Flour
• 4 Medium Sized Bowls
• 2 Packages of Rapid-rise Yeast
• 6 Teaspoons of Sugar
• Artificial Sweetener or Honey
• 24 Clear Drinking Straws
• 24 Clothespins
• Measuring Spoons
• ¼ Measuring Cup
• Spoon
• Metric Ruler
• Permanent Marker
• Celery Stalks
• Scissors
• Red or Blue Food Coloring