Biology 1 is a laboratory-based course that includes the study of ecology, taxonomy, cellular chemistry, genetics, microbiology, and physiology. These areas are developed within a framework of principal biological theories with an emphasis on critical thinking. This course has an associated Standards of Learning test. Students will participate in this test to satisfy federal testing requirements.
Schools
Battlefield High School
Brentsville District High School
Colgan High School
Forest Park High School
Freedom High School
Gainesville High School
Gar-Field High School
Hylton High School
Independence Nontraditional
Osbourn Park High School
Patriot High School
Potomac High School
Unity Reed High School
Woodbridge High School
Prerequisites
None
Notes
The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) for Biology 1 do not require animal dissections. If a teacher uses this technique as an instructional strategy, students who object to these exercises will be provided with comparable alternative learning experiences.