BIOLOGY 151/152 GRADE 12 2 JTHS CREDITS/10 JJC CREDITS 2 SEMESTERS 1.2 GRADE WT.
BIOLOGY 151
Prerequisites: Biology 1 or Biology 1 Honors, Algebra 1, Chemistry 1, or concurrent enrollment, teacher recommendation, and required COMPASS placement scores. Must meet district honors criteria.
Students will study principles of general biology, including cellular structure and function, molecular biology, energetics, ecology,Mendelian and human genetics, evolution, and taxonomy. Intended for biology, nursing, or allied health majors and other students planning to take upper level biology courses. This is a laboratory science course.
REMARKS: Students enrolled in this course have a dual credit option to receive college credit from Joliet Junior College.
BIOLOGY 152
Prerequisites: JJC BIO 151. Students must receive a grade of “C” or higher in Biology 151 in order to enroll in Biology 152 for college credit
Students will study plant and animal kingdoms based uponevolution. Plant and animal structure and function are presented. Population genetics, ecology and animal behavior are also presented with some field study included as part of the laboratory. Intended for students planning to take upper level biology courses. This is a laboratory science course.
REMARKS: Students enrolled in this course have a dual credit option to receive college credit from Joliet Junior College.