James Island Charter High School
CP Biology is divided into 9 units, each of which lasts between one and two weeks. Together, these units will provide an overview of biology topics and prepare the student for further study in upper level courses. Adjustments may be made during the semester due to testing, school closings, etc. We will follow the following sequence for the presentation of these units.
Note: There will be an End of Course exam given for this class. Each student will receive an abbreviated version of the course objectives. A detailed version of the objectives can be found on the State Department of Education Website.
Sequence of Topics
| Unit | Title | Text References |
| Unit 1 | Biology as a Science/Biochemistry | Chapters 1, 2 |
| Unit 2 | Ecology | Chapters 3 - 6 |
| Unit 3 | Cell Structure and Function | Chapters 7 - 9 |
| Unit 4 | DNA and RNA/Cell Reproduction | Chapters 10, 12 |
| Unit 5 | Heredity | Chapters 11, 13, 14 |
| Unit 6 | Evolution and Classification | Chapters 15 - 18 |
| Unit 7 | Behavior and the Nervous System | Chapters 34 - 35 |
| Unit 8 | Diversity of Life | Chapters 19 - 22 |
| Unit 9 | Animals | Chapters 26 - 33 |