Biology II

Biology I and Biology II are separate courses. It is NOT necessary to take Biology I in order to take Biology II, or vice versa. Taking both is necessary to master concepts in high school level biology. Both courses include lecture, demonstration, investigation and lab work. Biology I is an analysis of the world around us; Biology II, the world within us. Most students actually find Biology II easier than Biology I. Students typically find the two biology courses among their favorites.

Major Topics

10 Systems of the Human Body

Viral, bacterial, protozoan & fungal

Anatomical direction

Medicines, therapies & surgical techniques

Medical terminology

Practical tips for exercise & diet

Greatest medical discoveries

Identifying body parts and structures

Course Highlights

lecture using quality photographs & X-rays of cells, tissues and organs
5 Labs: bones, urine analysis, testing of foods, sense organs, rat dissection
weekly use of microviewers, preserved body parts, charts, slides and graphs
use of 8 quality movies to illustrate concepts being studied

Coursework

questions from the textbook, supplemental books or class notes in preparation for the tests
coloring the organs of the human body in the Anatomy Coloring Book.
there are two tests per quarter in this class.
Homework consists of about 1-1½ hours per day for each of four days.
Grading: Anatomy Coloring Book = 25%; Tests (2/quarter) = 30%; Homework Questions = 20%;

Labs = 20%; Movies = 5%