AICE Biology (AS Level)

Subject Area Concentration
Credits 1
Grades
11,
12
Course Designation
Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS),
Cambridge,
Weighted (1.0W)

AICE Biology is an accelerated and rigorous course that follows an international, Advanced level curriculum. This course is lab-oriented, with a curriculum designed to give students a foundation in biological concepts as well as the opportunity to utilize principles of experimental design in laboratory inquiry and on a required independent student project. The course covers major biological topics. Students will be prepared to sit for a practical test and external examinations leading to Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma and an Advanced Placement qualification.

Schools
Brentsville District High School
Potomac High School

Prerequisites

Corequisites

Advanced Biology Laboratory

Algebra 2 or IGCSE Advanced Algebra 2 or  IGCSE Geometry

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.