Wallkill Central School District

MR. MILLS

425 AP BIOLOGY ADVANCED (NCAA APPROVED)    1 CREDIT

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Living Environment, Chemistry, Higher Level Math  (See Advanced Placement Criteria) 

An overall, in-depth approach to College Biology which makes constant references to the diversity 
of organisms. Inter-dependence of organisms and their environment, adaptation and behavior, and
evolution are studied. In-depth study of selective areas and zoology, botany, comparative anatomy,
cellular physiology, genetics and heredity, and molecular biology are part of this curriculum. 

Eight lecture periods per week plus independent research and extensive laboratory projects.  The
examination of the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board must be passed. 

College Credit:  It is possible to obtain placement, credit or both.  Must take the AP Exam (May 2022).

427        Human Anatomy and Disease (NCAA APPROVED FOR 1 CREDIT)   1 credit

Prerequisite:  This course is designed for juniors and seniors who have successfully completed Living

Environment and who might elect an additional biology course to supplement their practical understanding of the human body and may not be interested in, or qualifies for the AP Living Environment course offered.

This non-lab course will include hands-on activities using laboratory equipment and procedures to expand on the recently abbreviated NYS Living Environment curriculum pertaining to the human body systems and diseases that affect such.  This course will introduce students to an expanded view of the human body and a wide variety of diseases/disorders that they may encounter within their lifetime.

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