BIOL GY SUBJECT ARTICLE
BIOLOGY NEWS
AP (advanced placement) Biology Article
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Equivalent as a first year university biology course.
Biology curricular competency article
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An article of the skill that students has developed
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Biology interview article
An article of the teachers interview of questions related to biology
Biology Subject article
An article about Biology and the benefits of learning it
Biology is derived from a Greek word that defines the science of beings. Biology studies the science of life and defines life. They study all kinds of living organisms, from plants to insects, viruses to humans.
Studying biology can allow you to pursue various career paths like the healthcare industry, research, environmental science, forensics, and much more.
Careers involving biology are biologist, genetic counselors, forensic scientist, microbiologist, pharmacologist, laboratory technician, ecologist, doctor, registered nurse, and much more.
Studying biology helps us understand the world around us better. Studying biology provides us insight within the human body, the natural world, diseases, and develop new medicines. Biologists have helped and significantly improved how we live. Their research has impacted healthcare, technology, and environments
Career paths
What is biology and how are we associated with it?
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Anatomy
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The study of structure regarding living organisms. EX: the structure of animals, humans, plants, microscopic cells, and so many more.
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Botany
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The study of plant science including the structures, classifications, ​properties, and biochemical processes.
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Taxonomy
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​​Taxonomy classifies, names, and describe living organisms. The classification system today has 8 levels and is derived from linnaean system​​ from most common to specific: domain, kingdom, phylum (plural, phyla), class, order, family, genus (plural, genera), and species.
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Microbiology
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​​The study of all microorganisms. EX: fungi, bacteria, virus, and protists.
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Mycology
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​​The study regarding to fungi's, including biochemistry, taxonomy, genetics, and benefit to humans.
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Phycology
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​​The study of algae, including the origin of it, diversity, biology, ecology, evolution, and everything concerning algae.
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parasitology
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​​The study of parasites and their relationships with their hosts. Examples of parasites are fleas, ticks, leeches, mosquitoes, parasitic mites, and more
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The 7 major courses in Biology
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​Life sciences 11
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Requires science 10
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Life sciences 11 enriched
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Requires science 10 ( B or better in Science 10 is recommended)
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Anatomy & physiology 12
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C+ standing or better in Life Sciences 11 and Chemistry 11 is recommended
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Anatomy & physiology 12 enriched
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B standing or better in Life Sciences 11 and Chemistry 11 is recommended​​
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AP (advanced placement) biology
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B or better in Life Sciences 11 or Life Sciences 11 Enriched, B or better in Anatomy & Physiology 12 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 Enriched OR taking Anatomy & Physiology 12 or Enriched concurrently. (B or better in Chemistry 11 is recommended)
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AP anatomy
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There are no prerequisites for AP Psychology except for the general application to all AP Courses (Minimum Grade 10 age with B or higher in Sciences, Socials, and/or English.)
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Biology courses Palmer offers: ​