About+the+Class

Topics to be covered in this course:

How Scientists Think, The Nature of Science, Scientific Method.
 * Unit 1: The Nature of Science**

Animal and Plant Interactions within Ecosystemes, Biomes, The Impact of Humans on the Ecosystem
 * Unit 2: Ecology**

Cell Anatomy and Function,
 * Unit 3: The Cell**

The Process of Cell Division (Mitosis), Cancer
 * Unit 4: Cell Division**

Human Reproduction, Human Development from Conception to Birth, Birth Defects, Reproductive Technologies
 * Unit 5: Embryology**

The structure of DNA, Inheritance of traits, Genetic Disorders, Genetics and Health, Genetic Testing
 * Unit 6: Genetics**

Structure and Lifecycles of Bacteria and Viruses, Bacterial and Viral Diseases, Antibiotics and Vaccines, Preventing Diseases.
 * Unit 7: Microbiology**

Details to be determined.
 * Final Review Project**