Dual Credit Biology 101 is an introductory college-level course that explores the unifying principles of living organisms at the chemical, cellular, organismal, and population levels of organization. Topics include cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Emphasis is placed on core biological principles and the interactions between humans and the natural world, along with the potential outcomes of those interactions. A hands-on laboratory component supports lecture content and emphasizes scientific investigation, data analysis, and application of biological concepts using college-level expectations.
Students choosing to take the course for college credit must apply to Crowder College and enroll in the course through both Crowder College and the high school. Students are financially responsible for any course fees incurred for taking the course for college credit.
This course will last a full year. Students will earn a full credit for the course at the high school level and 4 college credit hours for the course, which will be reported on the Fall transcript for Crowder College.