Biology Course Description
The Biology curriculum is designed to continue student investigations of the life sciences that began in grades K-8 and provide students the necessary skills to be proficient in biology. Biology is the study of living things. An understanding of biology therefore, results in a better understanding and appreciation of life. Biology provides, through regular laboratory and field investigations, a study of the structures and functions of living organisms and their interactions with their environment. The following topics will be addressed in this course:
- Nature of Life
- Ecology
- Cells
- Genetics
- Evolution
- Microorganisms and Fungi
- Plants
- Invertebrates
- Vertebrates
Order of units/topics are subject to change per the discretion of the teacher
Units/Topics for Semester 1 |
Units/Topics for Semester 2 |
Science of Biology |
DNA and RNA |
Ecology |
Overview of Genetic Engineering |
Biochemistry |
Overview of Human Genome |
Cellular Structure |
Evolution |
Cellular Transport |
Classification |
Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration |
Bacteria and Viruses |
Mitosis |
Protists and Fungi |
Introduction to Genetics |
Plant Diversity |
For more information about this course, please click on the Biology link to view the syllabus.
For more information regarding Georgia state specific standards, please refer to the link below that will direct you to the Georgia Department of Education.
For more information regarding Georgia state specific standards, please refer to the link below that will direct you to the Georgia Department of Education.
Georgia Biology Standards of Excellence