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Anatomy and Physiology [Competency Based] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Why is the human body so complex? How do all of the different structures of the body work together? In Anatomy and Physiology, students survey the different systems of the human body, with an emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. The course begins by teaching the language of anatomy and familiarizing students with the building blocks of the human body: cells and tissues that combine to create the complex organs and support structures of the body. Students get to know their bodies inside and out, from the skin that covers and protects the entire body to the skeleton and the attached muscles that provide support and create movement. Moving deeper inside, students explore the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems, which work together to supply the body with nutrients and rid it of wastes. Students also learn how the nervous and endocrine systems respond to the environment and maintain a state of balance. Students study the reproductive system as they follow the development of a human from a single-celled zygote to a mature adult. Interwoven throughout many lessons is information about genetic diseases, dysfunctions, and ailments such as diabetes, HIV, and arthritis. By the end of this course, students will feel as if they have read the owner’s manual for their bodies. Course Breakdown Regions and planes of the body Levels of structural organization Cellular structure and cell reproduction Body tissue Epidermis and dermis Hair, nails, and skin glands Skeletal system Axial and appendicular divisions of the skeleton Types of joints Muscular system Cardiovascular system Circulatory system Respiratory system Course Goals Identify the regions and structural organization of the human body. Describe the properties and functions of cells in the human body. Summarize the properties, functions, and layers of skin. Relate the characteristics to the functions of the parts of the skeletal system. Examine the internal structures and overall functions of the muscular system. Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system. Summarize how various systems work together to maintain homeostasis. Explore how the different components of the circulatory system respond to changes in physiological conditions. Relate the anatomy of the respiratory system to its function in maintaining homeostasis.

Anatomy and Physiology [Competency Based] (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Why is the human body so complex? How do all of the different structures of the body work together? In Anatomy and Physiology, students survey the different systems of the human body, with an emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. The course begins by teaching the language of anatomy and familiarizing students with the building blocks of the human body: cells and tissues that combine to create the complex organs and support structures of the body. Students get to know their bodies inside and out, from the skin that covers and protects the entire body to the skeleton and the attached muscles that provide support and create movement. Moving deeper inside, students explore the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems, which work together to supply the body with nutrients and rid it of wastes. Students also learn how the nervous and endocrine systems respond to the environment and maintain a state of balance. Students study the reproductive system as they follow the development of a human from a single-celled zygote to a mature adult. Interwoven throughout many lessons is information about genetic diseases, dysfunctions, and ailments such as diabetes, HIV, and arthritis. By the end of this course, students will feel as if they have read the owner’s manual for their bodies. Course Breakdown Digestive system Urinary system Lymphatic system Nervous system Brain Four of the five senses Endocrine system Reproductive system Course Goals Identify the structures of the digestive system that perform ingestion, digestion, absorption, and excretion. Describe the structure of the urinary system and the roles of these organs in maintaining homeostasis. Relate the anatomy of the lymphatic system to its functions as part of the immune system. Investigate the functional organization of the nervous system as well as its basic functions. Investigate the functions and structures of the human brain. Describe the functions of the sensory organs and how they carry information to the brain. Identify the different organs of the endocrine system and explain how they can trigger changes in the the body. Summarize the anatomy and functions of the organs that make up the reproductive systems in both sexes. Examine the stages of human development and the effects aging has on different organ systems.

Anatomy and Physiology [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description Why is the human body so complex? How do all of the different structures of the body work together? In Anatomy and Physiology, students survey the different systems of the human body, with an emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. The course begins by teaching the language of anatomy and familiarizing students with the building blocks of the human body: cells and tissues that combine to create the complex organs and support structures of the body. Students get to know their bodies inside and out, from the skin that covers and protects the entire body to the skeleton and the attached muscles that provide support and create movement. Moving deeper inside, students explore the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems, which work together to supply the body with nutrients and rid it of wastes. Students also learn how the nervous and endocrine systems respond to the environment and maintain a state of balance. Students study the reproductive system as they follow the development of a human from a single-celled zygote to a mature adult. Interwoven throughout many lessons is information about genetic diseases, dysfunctions, and ailments such as diabetes, HIV, and arthritis. By the end of this course, students will feel as if they have read the owner’s manual for their bodies. Course Breakdown Overall structure of the body Cellular structure and function Different types of tissues Skeletal system Muscular system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Digestive system Digestive system Urinary system Lymphatic system Nervous system Endocrine system Reproductive system Human development Course Goals Identify the regions and structural organization of the human body. Describe the properties and functions of cells in the human body. Summarize the properties, functions, and layers of skin. Relate the structure to the function of the parts of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Describe the functions, properties, and features of the digestive, urinary, and lymphatic systems. Relate the functions of the nervous and endocrine systems in controlling the functions of other systems. Summarize the relationship between the structure and the function of the reproductive system of both sexes. Investigate the process of human development and the role of the reproductive system in that process.

Application of Genetics [Competency Based]

$250.00
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Course Description Applications of Genetics introduces the students to the field of genetics, where they learn about the theories of Mendel, Darwin, and Wallace. They will learn how traits are passed down from one generation to another. They will explore concepts of adaptation, genotype, and phenotype; and basic concepts related to cells, DNA, and RNA. Students see how the basic concepts are applied in various techniques, including metagenomics, genetically modified organisms, DNA technologies, genetic testing, and other clinical and nonclinical applications of genetics. Students will also examine how the genetic code present in all cells can be used to treat conditions. They will study the ongoing research into the usage of stem cells. Course Breakdown Darwin and the concept of adaptation Types of cells and cell reproduction Formation of proteins Regulation of genes Mutations Tools used to study genetics Patterns of inheritance Biotechnology research Careers in biotechnology DNA sequencing Mutagenesis and metagenomics Genetic modification DNA fingerprinting Human Genome project Genetic therapy Nature of stem cells Stem cell controversies Types of stem cells Goals of stem cell research Stem cell treatments Course Goals Compare the structure and reproduction of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Discuss the process of formation of proteins from the genetic code. Explore various tools and techniques that geneticists use. Discuss the basic concepts involved in biotechnology. Examine real-world applications of genetics Describe the processes used to create genetically-modified organisms. Summarize the uses of genetic analysis and therapy. Compare and contrast the different types of stem cells. Investigate potential therapies using stem cells. Interpret the controversies that have arisen in the use of stem cells.

Biology [Competency Based] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Themes of biology The scientific method Characteristics of life Classification of living things Chemistry principles Molecules of life Cell structure Types of cells Passive transport Active transport Energy and ATP Cellular respiration Photosynthesis The cell cycle Mitosis Meiosis Chromosome distribution Genetics Course Goals Develop proper scientific methodology techniques and apply them in scientific investigations. Become familiar with the unifying characteristics that all living organisms share. Examine concepts in chemistry that are important to living organisms, including the structure and function of major biomolecules. Explore the structure and function of various cellular organelles. Explain how cells maintain homeostasis through passive transport. Describe the way cells maintain homeostasis through active transport. Explain the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Compare and contrast the ways cells reproduce through mitosis and meiosis. Show how chromosomes are distributed during cell division. Apply the principles of genetics to demonstrate how traits pass from parents to offspring.

Biology [Competency Based] (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Inheritance patterns Creating karyotypes Structure of DNA DNA replication Protein synthesis Mutations Genetic engineering Bacteria and viruses Protists and fungi Plants Vertebrates and invertebrates Human body systems Structure of ecosystems Species interactions Population dynamics Cycles in nature Human impact on the environment Principles of evolution Evidence for evolution Speciation Course Goals Interpret the information found in pedigrees and karyotypes. Examine the structure of DNA and outline the process of DNA replication. Describe how proteins are made through transcription and translation. Explore the various applications of genetic engineering techniques. Distinguish between the characteristics of bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi, and plants. Distinguish the major groups of animals from one another, according to their characteristics. Describe interconnected nature of the major body systems of the human body. Explore the major themes of ecology and examine how humans impact the environment. Show the mechanisms of evolution and investigate the evidence supporting the Theory of Evolution.

Biology [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities. Course Breakdown The scientific method Characteristics of life Classification of living things The cell theory Cell structure Types of cells Cellular transport The cell cycle Mitosis and meiosis Respiration and photosynthesis Genetics Protein synthesis Protein synthesis Mutations of DNA Genetic engineering Structure of plants Vertebrates and invertebrates Structure of ecosystems Population dynamics Characteristics of biomes Human impact on the environment Mechanism of evolution Evidence for evolution Course Goals Summarize the use of scientific inquiry to classify and describe living things. Identify the structure and function of the various cellular organelles. Show the steps involved in the processes of respiration and photosynthesis. Compare and contrast the processes of mitosis and meiosis. Describe the use of DNA for genetics and protein synthesis. Summarize the processes of protein formation. Describe the processes and controversies involved in genetic engineering. Compare and contrast plants and animals, and vertebrates and invertebrates. Identify the positive and negative ways that humans influence ecosystems. Assess the Theory of Evolution based on multiple sources of evidence.

Biology [Honors] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Themes of biology The scientific method Characteristics of life Classification of living things Chemistry principles Molecules of life Cell structure Types of cells Passive transport Active transport Energy and ATP Cellular respiration Photosynthesis The cell cycle Mitosis Meiosis Chromosome distribution Genetics Course Goals Develop proper scientific methodology techniques and apply them in scientific investigations. Become familiar with the unifying characteristics that all living organisms share. Examine concepts in chemistry that are important to living organisms, including the structure and function of major biomolecules. Explore the structure and function of various cellular organelles. Explain how cells maintain homeostasis through passive transport Describe the way cells maintain homeostasis through active transport. Explain the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Compare and contrast the ways cells reproduce through mitosis and meiosis. Show how chromosomes are distributed during cell division. Apply the principles of genetics to demonstrate how traits pass from parents to offspring.

Chemistry [Competency Based] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description This course shows the importance of science and challenges students to apply their studies in previous sciences to new theories, models, and problems. The course begins with a discussion of the history and importance of chemical principles; moves through the various models of the atom and chemical reactions; explores relationships among liquids, gases, and solids; and investigates the role of energy in these relationships. The course ends with a unit on organic chemistry, a branch of science that focuses on the molecules that are important to living things. Lab activities throughout the course reinforce the material and provide an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge through hands-on experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Chemistry History of chemistry States of matter Types of solids Types of mixtures Density and buoyancy Physical and chemical changes The periodic table Understanding elements Atoms and ions Bohr's model of the atom Rutherford's model of the atom Dalton's model of the atom Electron configuration Types of chemical bonds Types of compounds Chemical nomenclature Empirical and molecular formula determination Percent mass calculations Law of conservation of mass Five types of chemical reactions Predicting products of reactions Stoichiometry problems Course Goals Develop proper scientific methodology techniques and apply them in scientific investigations. Explain the connections between matter and energy. Describe the basic structure and properties of matter. Describe the structure of matter down to the atomic level. Relate the atomic structure of an element to its properties. Apply the principles of quantum mechanics to the arrangement of electrons around the nucleus of the atom. Explain how atoms interact and combine to form compounds. Apply the rules for naming compounds and write the formulas for those compounds. Apply the law of conservation of mass in chemical reactions and in the analysis of the quantities involved in these reactions.

Chemistry [Competency Based] (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description This course shows the importance of science and challenges students to apply their studies in previous sciences to new theories, models, and problems. The course begins with a discussion of the history and importance of chemical principles; moves through the various models of the atom and chemical reactions; explores relationships among liquids, gases, and solids; and investigates the role of energy in these relationships. The course ends with a unit on organic chemistry, a branch of science that focuses on the molecules that are important to living things. Lab activities throughout the course reinforce the material and provide an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge through hands-on experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Percentage yield in reactions Oxidation-reduction reactions Gases and gas laws Thermochemical reactions Enthalpy Solutions and mixtures Colligative properties Measures of concentration Precipitation Acid-base chemistry Titration Rates of reaction Catalysts Law of thermodynamics Le Châtelier's principle Organic chemistry Nuclear chemistry Course Goals Relate electron transfers to the changes in oxidation-reduction reactions. Use the motion of particles to explain the properties and behavior of ideal gases. Describe the nature of heat changes in physical and chemical changes. Relate the nature of water to its function as a solvent in solutions. Compare and contrast acids and bases and describe how they react with one another. Apply the factors that affect the rates of reactions by calculating the rate law. Apply the laws of thermodynamics in chemical reactions and in equilibrium conditions. Describe the nature of carbon and the compounds formed from carbon. Explain the characteristics of nuclear reactions and the dangers associated with them.