- Amherst Regional High School
- 21 Mattoon Street
- Amherst, MA 01002
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(413) 362-1700
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Principal: Mark Jackson
Biology/Honors
Course Description
| Biology/Honors | 224B | 4 Credits |
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ECOLOGY OR ECOLOGY/HONORS OR PERMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT HEAD.
Honors Biology covers the topics covered in Biology at an accelerated pace, as well as additional topics, including a more in-depth study of biochemistry and molecular biology. This rigorous course requires a high level of commitment, maturity, and responsibility to be successful. Students will be required to do substantial independent readings from a textbook above grade-level. Assessments include daily homework assignments, quizzes, tests, lab reports, demonstration of microscopy skills, and projects. This course covers the molecular and organismal learning standards required for the Biology MCAS test.
Curriculum Map for Biology/Honors