H MICROBIOLOGY (Grades 10-12)

HONORS MICROBIOLOGY (Grades10-12)
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This course provides a stimulating environment for students as they prepare for careers in academics, government, pharmaceutical or biotech research, and the health sciences. The course provides a basis of fundamental concepts in immunology and microbiology. The role of the immune system in infections, controls on cancers, transplant rejection, allergies and autoimmune disorders will be covered in addition to vaccine development and new immunological treatments.  Includes formal lessons and many exciting lab experiments that mimic what occurs in the Biotech Industry. The course uses college textbook, assessments and labs. Students that are self-directed and interested in life science in college or as a career should consider taking this course. Prerequisites: Completion of Honors Biology with a minimum grade of a “B-“or Biology with a minimum of a “B” and teacher recommendation.