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Advanced Placement Biology is a college-level misrepresent forensic science and crime solving!
introduction to the Biological Sciences. It is This exciting semester course will study real cases
intended as a survey of the many fields of study and episodes from these popular TV series. We will
that comprise “biology.” At the end of the course, focus on how forensic science plays a key role in all
students take the AP Biology exam administered by aspects of criminal investigation and prosecution.
the College Board. By qualifying on the AP test, Students will learn the basic principles of crime
students may be permitted to enter advanced scene analysis: collection, preservation, and testing
courses in college and also earn college credit. The of evidence. Topics investigated will include
curriculum standards set forth by the College Board organic and inorganic chemical analyses of physical
are available in the AP Biology Course Description evidence, principles of serology and DNA analysis,
online. ballistics, arson, fingerprint analysis, drug analysis,
and document examination. Spend your semester
This class spans all levels of biological organization
investigating forensic science in this engaging lab
from atoms and molecules, through cells and
based course and see criminal investigation
organs and into interactions among and between through NCIS’s Abby Sciuto’s eyes.
organisms based on four areas/ideas:
Lab Fee: Students are expected to purchase splash
Big Idea 1 (EVOLUTION): The process of evolution
goggles (~$8.00)
drives the diversity and unity of life.
Big Idea 2 (METABOLISM: cell respiration &
photosynthesis): Biological systems utilize free MARINE BIOLOGY
energy &molecular building blocks to grow, to
ELECTIVE: Does not count towards science
reproduce & to maintain dynamic homeostasis. graduation requirements (Semester, .5 Credit
Big Idea 3 (GENETICS & INFO TRANSMISSION):
Grades 11-12)
Living systems store, retrieve, transmit and
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
respond to information essential to life processes. Biology/Honors Biology AND Physical
Big Idea 4 (ECOLOGY INTERACTIONS): Biological
Science/Chemistry/Honors Chemistry
systems interact and these systems and their
interactions possess complex properties. If you enjoyed watching Finding Nemo, or Finding
Dory, you are going to love this course. Marine
Students enrolled in this class are required to take Biology is a semester course that takes you into the
the AP exam in May. realms of the unknown. It is an excellent course to
Lab Fees: $30.00 take if you have any interest in the “life under the
Additional Fees: Students are required to pay the sea!” Through lectures, field trips (Stone Lab,
standard AP exam fee and purchase AP Barron's Cleveland Aquarium), laboratory investigations,
Test Prep Book (approximately $15). and dissections, students will learn about diverse
AP Exam: $95.00 marine ecosystems (vertebrates and
invertebrates), impacts of humans on marine
ecosystems, as well as the role of the oceans in
FORENSIC SCIENCE determining our global climate. By the end of this
ELECTIVE: Does not count towards science course you will be able to watch Finding Nemo and
graduation requirements (Semester, .5 Credit Finding Dory in a whole new light.
Grades 11-12) Additional fees: Students are required to pay
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
$150.00 to cover the out-of-district field trip
Biology/Honors Biology AND Physical
experiences including an overnight trip to OSU’s
Science/Chemistry/Honors Chemistry Stone Lab, South Bass Is.
Enjoy watching CSI, NCIS, Law and Order, and
Bones? Find out how these popular shows
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