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Course Overview

• Course Overview

Developmental Module

• Developmental Module

Module 1: Fundamentals of Biology

• Module 1 Overview
• Topic 1: What Is Biology?
• Topic 2: Scientific Investigation
• Topic 3: Measurement
• Topic 4: Laboratory Safety and Equipment
• Module 1 Authentic Assessment (App Design)
• Module 1 Summary

Module 2: Biochemistry

• Module 2 Overview
• Topic 1: Properties of Water
• Topic 2: Acids and Bases
• Topic 3: Organic Molecules
• Topic 4: Chemical Reactions and Enzymes
• Module 2 Authentic Assessment (Magazine Article)
• Module 2 Summary

Module 3: Cell Biology - Structure and Function

• Module 3 Overview
• Topic 1: Cell Theory
• Topic 2: Cell Types - Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic
• Topic 3: Cell Structure
• Topic 4: Cellular Membranes
• Topic 5: Photosynthesis and Respiration
• Module 3 Authentic Assessment (Molecule Travel Blog)
• Module 3 Summary

Module 4: Cell Biology - Growth and Reproduction

• Module 4 Overview
• Topic 1: Mitosis
• Topic 2: Cell Specialization
• Topic 3: Meiosis
• Module 4 Authentic Assessment (Scientific Investigation)
• Module 4 Summary

Module 5: Mendelian Genetics and Genetic Disorders

• Module 5 Overview
• Topic 1: The Origins of Genetics
• Topic 2: Non-Mendelian Inheritance
• Topic 3: Genetic Disorders
• Module 5 Authentic Assessment (Scientific Investigation)
• Module 5 Summary

Module 6: DNA, RNA, and Molecular Genetics

• Module 6 Overview
• Topic 1: The Discovery of DNA
• Topic 2: DNA - Structure, Function, and Replication
• Topic 3: RNA - Transcription, Translation, and Protein Synthesis
• Topic 4: Genetic Diversity and Mutations
• Topic 5: DNA Technologies
• Module 6 Authentic Assessment (Article Evaluation)
• Module 6 Summary

Module 7: Organ Systems and Homeostasis

• Module 7 Overview
• Topic 1: The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
• Topic 2: The Digestive and Excretory Systems
• Topic 3: The Nervous System
• Topic 4: The Immune System
• Module 7 Authentic Assessment (Website Design)
• Module 7 Summary

Module 8: Evolution and Natural Selection

• Module 8 Overview
• Topic 1: The Fossil Record and the Origin of Life
• Topic 2: The Theory of Evolution
• Topic 3: Natural Selection, Adaptations, and Patterns of Evolution
• Module 8 Authentic Assessment (Museum Exhibit Podcast)
• Module 8 Summary

Module 9: Classification - The Basics

• Module 9 Overview
• Topic 1: Taxonomy
• Topic 2: Cladograms and Dichotomous Keys
• Topic 3: Species Identification
• Topic 4: Domains and Kingdoms
• Module 9 Authentic Assessment (Classification Posters)
• Module 9 Summary

Module 10: Classification - Diversity in the Six Kingdoms

• Module 10 Overview
• Topic 1: Microorganisms
• Topic 2: Kingdom Plantae
• Topic 3: Subphylum Invertebratae
• Topic 4: Subphylum Vertebratae
• Module 10 Authentic Assessment (Group Presentation)
• Module 10 Summary

Module 11: Ecology

• Module 11 Overview
• Topic 1: Ecosystems and Communities
• Topic 2: Population Dynamics
• Topic 3: Energy and Nutrients in Ecosystems
• Topic 4: Ecological Succession and Ecosystems in Virginia
• Topic 5: Disruptions to Ecosystems
• Module 11 Authentic Assessment (Volunteer Experience)
• Module 11 Summary