COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

In this course students explore the origin of life, biochemistry, transport, 

energy processing, cell cycle, mitosis, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, 

meiosis, inheritance patterns, evolution, ecology, Mendelian and molecular 

genetics. Students will have the opportunity to explore these ideas through 

class discussion, lab experiences and independent research. Students will 

analyze authentic data as a part of case studies to form evidence-based 

conclusions. Ideas discussed in this course will lead to an understanding of 

societal challenges as well as career paths to affect change in those areas.