Honors Biology
The Fine Print

Course Goals

• To learn the different characteristics of organisms within each biological Kingdom

• To study the relationship that exists among microscopic and macroscopic living organisms, including vertebrates and invertebrates

• To classify the types of molecules of which all organisms are composed, understand their functions within cells, and explain the structure of cells

• To explain the cellular processes involved in the maintenance of stable internal conditions within organisms

• To learn the principles of Mendel genetics

• To explain the processes of photosynthesis and respiration as they pertain to how organisms obtain and use energy to build and maintain body structures

• To explain the processes and structures involved in the processes of digestion and nutrient absorption, and how these processes allow organisms to both acquire energy and maintain homeostasis

• To describe the structures and processes involved in circulation and gas exchange within organisms and how these organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis

• To respond appropriately to feedback, revising and improving course assignments

• To actively participate in weekly on-line class discussion forums--sharing, comparing, and providing encouragement to peers

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