In these two semester-length courses, you will explore basic concepts of biology.  You will learn about living systems at different levels, from cells to our biosphere.  You will also develop critical thinking skills and discuss how biology is connected to dealing with different global challenges.   

Course materials: A variety of online videos and readings are used for this course.

Standards met: Taken together, Biology A and B meet all Life Science standards and benchmarks of the 2019 Minnesota Science Standards for Grades 9-12.

Credit: 1.0 (Semester A = 0.5 credit, Semester B = 0.5 credit.)

Honors Opportunity: Yes

Prerequisites: None. Biology A and B can be taken independently of one another.