Marine Biology
Exploring creation under the sea, including marine wildlife and habitats
Class Options (meets once/week)
(Tues-4) 1:30-2:50
Pre-Requisites
*See notes
One-Time Class Fee
$80
Course Description
This is an advanced high school biology course for students who have completed high school Biology and Chemistry science courses. This course spans the geography of the oceans, marine ecosystems, and a survey of marine life across various biological kingdoms. Topics include plate tectonics, salinity & density, waves, tides, and other physical characteristics-before studying sea creatures and the different types of ocean zones. Students will focus on life in the sea, marine invertebrates, marine vertebrates, marine ecology, the intertidal zone, estuary communities, coral reefs, continental shelf communities, the deep ocean, and more.
This class is heavy in dissection with over 20 different marine specimens being dissected or examined. Students will need to prepare at home prior to each dissection. I hope that through this advanced biology course students will get a hands-on look at the diversity and design as well as the complexity and beauty God established in the marine environment.
Homework
A minimum of 5-6 hours per week
Graduation Requirements
1 High School Laboratory Science credit as an optional Life Science
Notes
Pre-Requisite: Completion of high school Biology and completion of Algebra 1 with good understanding, high school Chemistry is also preferred and highly recommended.
Students will be required to print the assigned workbook pages once enrollment is complete.
NO SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS.
Textbooks not returned at the end of the school year will incur a $25 replacement fee.
Contact the instructor with questions.
Required Books & Materials
(Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks unless stated otherwise.)
Textbooks are provided ON LOAN by the teacher.
Students will be required to print the assigned workbook pages once enrollment is complete.
NO SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS.