2012-2013 DCHS Scheduling Handbook (as of 2-16-12)

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INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY: 3190 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY COLLABORATIVE (IEP REQUIRED): 3190C INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY RESOURCE (IEP REQUIRED): 3190R Course Length: 12 weeks Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite: None Provides the basic introductory concepts and principles of biology to provide the student a working knowledge necessary for Biology A and B. Emphasis will be on developing science skills as well as data analysis. INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY PRE-AP: 3191 Course Length: 12 weeks Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation Provides the basic introductory concepts and principles of biology to prepare the student for PreAP Biology A and B. Emphasis on developing science skills as well as data analysis. Students taking this class are expected to take the Advanced Placement offering in the future. BIOLOGY A: 3200 BIOLOGY B: 3201 BIOLOGY A COLLABORATIVE (IEP REQUIRED): 3200C BIOLOGY B COLLABORATIVE (IEP REQUIRED): 3201C BIOLOGY A RESOURCE (IEP REQUIRED): 3200R BIOLOGY B RESOURCE (IEP REQUIRED): 3201R Course Length: 12 weeks each (24 weeks required) Credit: 0.5 each (1.0 credit needed) Prerequisite: None Introduces students to the basic biological concepts of the cell, cell energetics, molecular basis of life, interdependence of organisms, and biological change. The approach utilizes a scientific inquiry and application approach. BIOLOGY A PRE-AP: 3205 BIOLOGY B PRE-AP: 3206 Course Length: 12 weeks each (24 weeks required) Credit: 0.5 each (1.0 credit needed) Prerequisite: None Introduces students to the basic introductory biological concepts of the cell, cell energetics, molecular basis of life, behavior, interdependence of organisms, and biological change in preparation for AP Biology. The approach utilizes a scientific inquiry and application approach. Students taking this class are expected to take AP Biology in the future.

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