Grade 9 · 2 Semesters · 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Recommendation from 8^th grade teacher, current (8^th grade) grades, and State Achievement Tests such as IReady/Map/EOC Scores.

Description: Biology 101 is an introduction to Biology with an emphasis on understanding the four main tenets of biology: cells, heredity, evolution, and biodiversity. Time is given for completing labs in class, reading and making tables/graphs, and learning proper organizational/studying techniques. Students will be expected to work cooperatively in a laboratory setting and become proficient in the use of the microscope and other scientific equipment.