Advanced Biology 1

Subject Area Concentration
Credits 1
Grades
9,
10,
11,
12
Course Designation
Weighted (0.5W)

Advanced Biology 1 is designed to give students a foundation in biological concepts as well as the opportunity to apply principles of experimental design in laboratory settings and on a required student project. Advanced Biology includes the same major areas of study as Biology 1 but with enrichments and extensions to each curriculum objective and associated specialty program.

This course has an associated Standards of Learning (SOL) test. Students will participate in this test to satisfy federal testing requirements.

Schools
Battlefield High School
Colgan High School
Forest Park High School
Freedom High School
Gainesville High School
Hylton High School
Osbourn Park High School
Patriot High School
Woodbridge High School

Prerequisites

None

Notes

This course may utilize animal dissection techniques as an instructional strategy. Students who conscientiously object to these exercises will participate in division-approved activities that provide comparable learning experiences.