HUMAN BIOLOGY 2 - Course Description |
Type of Course
Recommended Courses Interest |
A Biological Science Course/Life Science/Lab Science
Grade of “C” or higher in Biology 1-2; open to Grades 10-12 Enriching exploration of biological principles as they apply to the human body |
Human Biology provides an introduction to physiology and anatomy of the human body. Major organ systems that will be investigated include nervous, immune, digestive, endocrine, etc. Contemporary scientific issues affecting biology will be integrated into course curriculum. Topics may include DNA’s role in behavior, the ethics of cloning and fetal tissue research, cancer and other diseases. This course is designed to support students interested in health related careers. Students who are interested in health-related careers (such as biotechnology, nursing, dental assistant, physical therapy assistant, medical technician, EMT, firefighter and/or planning to pursue a certificate degree (or AA) at a community college are the primary candidates. *This class is articulated for waiver credit at Mira Costa College. This course may be used to meet the UC/CSU “D” or “G” requirement and meets PUSD Biological Science requirement.
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