The Stuyvesant High School Online Course Guide

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This college level, year long course of study is an in-depth study for all major areas of Biology with an emphasis on molecular mechanics, geared to the preparation of the student for the Advanced Placement exam. The course is taught through lecture, active classroom discussion and laboratory projects. Students are tested on each unit and are graded on outlines they prepare of major topic areas. The student must read and master the material in a college level text and review book which is required as outside reading. There is a small cost for perishables. Students perform dissections and other laboratory exercises. Junior or Senior full year course. Students must commit themselves to completing the entire year. Students are eligible to take the AP Exam at the end of this course. Ten periods per week. One co-requisite or prerequisite from among the following courses: SB3LLT, SB4LLT, SB3LVZ, SB3PGR or SB3PMG is required. In addition, candidates for this course must have a minimum Science average of at least 90%.