Biology II - Ecology

$700.00 / Full Year
$380.00 / Semester 1
$380.00 / Semester 2

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Course Overview

This course focuses on ecology, which is the branch of biology that deals with interactions between organisms and their environments. This course covers ecosystems dynamics, as well as the basic principles of earth science. Students will also study the effects of human activities on ecosystems, including the release of pollution, solid waste management, resource management, and energy conservation. Emphasis is placed on how individuals can help to conserve Earth’s environments for current and future generations.

This course is built to Virginia’s standards for ecology.

Course Details

Subject

Science

Approvals

NCAA

Grade Levels

High School

Credits

Pre–Requisites

None

Course Length

Full Year: Full year courses are two semesters in length, 18 weeks maximum each; suggested summer pacing is 9 weeks.

Semester 1: Courses have a maximum duration of 18 weeks per semester.

Semester 2: Courses have a maximum duration of 18 weeks per semester.

Required Materials

Semesters 1 and 2: Optional

This course includes the option of either hands-on or dry lab activities. Dry labs require no additional lab materials. Hands-on labs require specified materials. For a list of hands-on lab materials, go to
http://support.apexlearning.com/materials.