Biology

This high school biology course is a comprehensive, lab-based introduction to Biology. It involves critical thinking skills and builds from the ground up so that students are properly prepared to have scientific discussions. Students are prepared with a strong background in the scientific method, so they are trained for laboratory sciences in additional high school science courses and university studies. Students will explore the design and diversity of life through a biblical worldview, emphasizing that life is the result of intentional design while discussing the modern evolutionary synthesis and its associated challenges. I hope that through this Biology course, students will see the Creator in the creation and will see the details and design in every aspect of life.

Objectives:

Biological Classification
Students will understand taxonomy, which is the scientific study of naming, be able to define and classify groups of biological organisms based on shared characteristics and be familiar with binomial nomenclature. The scientific difficulties with the idea of evolution as a creation myth are discussed. 

Biological Processes
Students will learn the basic properties of DNA, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and be able to understand and explain the basic components and processes of 
a cell, including metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, cellular respiration, development, and genetics.

Biological Relationships
Students will study the relationship at the molecular, cellular, organism, population, and 
ecosystem levels and will understand the biological hierarchy. Biotechnology, genetic engineering, and bioethics will be included.

Experiments and Lab Reports
Students will be able to conduct, analyze, and communicate (written and orally) 
biological experiments in order to reinforce concepts discussed in class.