Biology 1 is a laboratory-oriented course designed to give students a background in biological concepts as well as experience in using the methods of scientific inquiry.  The course focuses on the life processes that occur within the cell, the anatomy and physiology of complex multicellular organisms, and the ways by which life forms reproduce, develop, and adapt to conditions in their environment.  The course includes a unit on human life education that addresses the topics of human reproduction and human development.  Parents have the option of withdrawing their children from any or all topics included in the state-mandated Family Life Education portion.  Students opting-out will be provided with alternative biology lessons.  If dissections are a part of the laboratory experience, alternatives are available. 

Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End Of Course Test