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AP / UCONN BIOLOGY Grades 11 - 12 1 Credit ( 5296 ) AP
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Prerequisite ( s ): Teacher recommendation , B or better in Biology ( 5211 or 5212 ), Chemistry ( 5220 or 5221 ) This is a college level introductory biology class . Students must possess an intensive level of focus and concentration to succeed . A significant amount of time may be needed to prepare for class . Topics include in depth study of cell structure and function , evolution , genetics , classification , ecology , and human anatomy and physiology . Dissection is required in this course . This course is taken over 2 periods over the course of the year . College credit may be available for qualified students through the UCONN Early College Experience . Students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP exam at the end of the year .
UCONN Course Description : BIOL1107 , 1108 . Principles of Biology 4 credits each , 8 credits total . Designed to provide a foundation for more advanced courses in Biology and related sciences . Topics covered include molecular and cell biology , animal anatomy and physiology ( BIOL 1107 ); ecology , evolution , genetics , and plant biology ( BIOL 1108 ). Laboratory exercises in BIOL 1107 include dissection of preserved animals .
AP / UCONN CHEMISTRY Grades 11 - 12 1 Credit ( 5297 ) AP
Prerequisite ( s ): Teacher recommendation , B or better in Algebra 2 ( 5131 , 5132 , or 5133 ), Biology ( 5211 or 5212 ), Chemistry ( 5220 or 5221 ) This is a college level introductory chemistry course . Students must possess an intensive level of focus and concentration to succeed . A significant amount of time may be needed to prepare for class . Topics include in-depth study of kinetics , equilibrium , electrochemistry , chemical bonding , stoichiometry , and qualitative analysis . This course is taken over 2 periods over the course of the year . College credit through the UCONN Early College Experience may be available , for qualified students . Students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP exam at the end of the year .
UCONN Course Description : CHEM1127Q-1128Q . General Chemistry
4 credits each , 8 credits total . Designed to provide a foundation for more advanced courses in chemistry . Atomic theory ; laws and theories concerning the physical and chemical behavior of gases , liquids , solids , and solutions . Properties of some of the more familiar elements and their compounds . Quantitative measurements illustrating the laws of chemical combination in the first semester lab . Equilibrium in solutions and qualitative
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