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Human Services

Description: This course is designed for students who wish to continue the study of biological sciences in college. It is
based on the Advanced Placement Biology Curriculum. Intensified studies in molecular and cellular biology emphasize
biological chemistry, photosynthesis, cellular respiration and fermentation, protein synthesis and DNA replication. Units
in genetics dealing with inheritance patterns and gene expression as well as population genetics are also covered with a
focus on evolution and ecosystems. Laboratory investigations supplement all course work. Students who elect this
course have the opportunity to be adequately prepared for the AP test in Biology. Students are encouraged to take Honors
Human Anatomy & Physiology either before taking AP Biology or concurrently with AP Biology.

Course Title: Biology 1 Supplemental Credit Value: 0.5
Course Number: 103215 Term(s) Offered: Semester 1
Prerequisite(s): Based on Keystone test results and Open to Grades: 10, 11
recommendation
Career Cluster(s): Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Hospitality and Tourism
Architecture and Construction Human Services
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Information Technology
Business Management and Administration Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Education and Training Manufacturing
Finance Marketing
Government and Public Administration Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Health Science Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Description: This course is designed to help students understand the key concepts embedded into the Pennsylvania
Standards in Biology. The course will meet every day during semester 1. Students will be given an initial assessment on
Biology content and will work through a Biology Keystone preparation program. This program will allow students to
increase their understanding of the key concepts and demonstrate their understanding through the Biology Keystone
Exam or local assessment. This course is only available to students who have yet to achieve a score of proficient or
advanced on the Biology Keystone Exam. This is a pass/fail course. Students are required to pass the class and sit for
the Biology Keystone Exam to fulfill PRHS graduation requirements.
Course Title: Comparative Anatomy & Physiology Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 103250 Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Honors Biology with a 70% or Open to Grades: 10, 11, 12
higher, or completion of Academic Biology *Students who have taken
with an 80% or higher, or completion of Honors Human A & P may
Biology with a 90% or higher not take this course
Career Cluster(s): Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Human Services
Architecture and Construction Information Technology
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Manufacturing
Education and Training Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Health Science

Description: This course is designed for college-bound students who are interested in learning about the anatomy and
physiology of various animals and of humans. The first semester is spent learning about the major phyla of the Animal
Kingdom. The second semester focuses on the various organs and systems of the human body and examines how these
organs and systems interact with one another. Lab investigations and dissections emphasize and reinforce key concepts.

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