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Biology
The
biology department offers a yearlong introductory course which
satisfies part of the diploma requirement for a laboratory
science. Most Juniors will take Biology 100 as their
introductory science course. Uppers and Seniors are placed in
Biology 550 or 560, 570, 580 by the department
chair. In general, students who have had a year of biology and
honors in chemistry, or have had AP Chemistry and AP Physics, will
be in the 560, 570, 580 sequence. Most other students who
wish to take the Biology AP exam should take Biology 550.
Lowers
may take biology only by special permission from the department
chair.
BIOL-560
Cellular Biology (AP)
(F)
Five
class periods, of which two will be in the laboratory. Following a
brief review of chemical principles,
the course examines the
major classes of biomolecules and how they are synthesized and
degraded in the cell, with emphasis on reactions associated with
energy
conversion pathways such as respiration and
photosynthesis. Enzyme function is considered both in terms of
mechanisms of action and with regard to kinetics. The relationship
between structure and function at the
molecular level is
emphasized in studies of molecular genetics and the control of
genetic expression. Biotechnology is introduced through the
laboratory. Not open to those who have had Biology 550.
This course may require more than the standard four to five hours
of homework per week. Prerequisite: Honors in a yearlong
course in chemistry. Previous work in biology is strongly
recommended. Students who have not had a yearlong biology course
must have the permission of the department chair to take this
course.
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