Advanced Biology is one of the choices students have to complete their 3 credits of science required for graduation from MVHS. The course will be an exploration of the diversity of life through an in depth study of the six kingdoms: Archaea, Bacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. The plant and animal kingdoms are covered in greater depth, especially the animal kingdom. Examining how organisms are uniquely adapted to their environment, major evolutionary developments, and evolutionary relationships between groups of organisms are major themes running through the whole course.
Units- Click on a unit to find assignments, notes, and other resources.
Introduction/Background- Weeks 1 - 2
Microbiology- Weeks 3 - 5
Fungi & Plants- Weeks 6 - 9
Invertebrates I- Weeks 10 - 11
Invertebrates II- Weeks 12 - 14
Vertebrates- Weeks 15 - 18
Introduction/Background- Weeks 1 - 2
Microbiology- Weeks 3 - 5
Fungi & Plants- Weeks 6 - 9
Invertebrates I- Weeks 10 - 11
Invertebrates II- Weeks 12 - 14
Vertebrates- Weeks 15 - 18
Vocabulary Master List
Prokaryote
Eukaryote Autotroph Heterotroph Photosynthesis Cellular Respiration ATP Glucose |
Taxonomy
Phylogeny Metabolism Retrovirus Outbreak Epidemic Pandemic Immunization |
Pathogen
Vector Host Immunization Quarantine Infectious Disease Emerging Disease Antibiotic |
Aerobic
Anaerobic Fermentation Probiotic Symbiosis Endosymbiont Mutualism Parasitism |
Hyphae
Mycelium Mycology Chitin Spore Bioremediation Decomposer Extracellular Digestion Deciduous
Pinnate Palmate Xylem Phloem Meristem Cambium Transpiration |
Cellulose
Chloroplast Seed Vascular Tissue Chapter 21 Cotyledon Germination Annual (plant) Perennial (plant) |