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**__Course Description__** Biology, the study of living things, is a broad and diverse subject. Introduction to Biology covers background information and critical vocabulary necessary for the understanding of facts and processes in our living world. To ensure success, Introduction to Biology is an essential first step to the study of biology. Students will take Biology in the Spring Semester and take the North Carolina End of Course Test for Biology at the completion of the year. Success can easily be attained in Introduction to Biology by keeping up with assignments, reviewing material daily, staying organized, and approaching me for extra help!

**__Curriculum__** The entire biology curriculum, consisting of five main goals, follows the N.C. Standard Course of Study. Introduction to Biology will focus on the three goals that are traditionally the most difficult for students to master. This course will give you insight and knowledge needed in your Academic Biology class next semester. Goal 2: Develop an understanding of the physical, chemical and cellular basis of life. Goal 3: Develop an understanding of the continuity of life and the changes of organisms over time. Goal 4: Develop and understanding of the unity and diversity of life.

**__Grades__** Your grade will be determined as follows: Tests – 60% Classwork & Homework – 15% Labs & Projects – 20% Vocabulary Quizzes – 5%