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⭐If you miss the class, you can access all lecture recordings from the classroom page within 2-3 hours, so you can always watch the recorded videos.

Welcome to my high school biology class!  In this ongoing high school biology course, we will cover basic topics of life science that are typically covered in first part of high school biology curriculum, including scientific methods, chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, metabolism, cell division, and human genetics.  

🌟 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙎 𝘾𝘼𝙉 𝙅𝙐𝙈𝙋 𝙄𝙉 𝘼𝙏 𝘼𝙉𝙔 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀! 
Each class is independent of others. Prior understanding of the subject is not required; all that is required is an open mind and an interest in the information provided. Therefore, the topics will not cycle back to the beginning or if new topics will be introduced in upcoming weeks; the meetings will not build on knowledge, skills, or assignments from previous weeks.

⭐ Class Format 
Each lecture will be delivered by Powerpoint Slides with associated readings. For each module, I usually explain core concepts and the learners will have an option to participate reinforcement multiple choice (3-5) questions towards the end.  All lectures will be recorded and will be released after done with the class, unless otherwise. 

𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗕𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 (Fall/Winter Semester 2024) 
Week of September 9th: Scientific Methods
Week of September 16th: Basic Chemistry
Week of September 23rd: Biochemistry and Macromolecules
Week of September 30th: Cell Structures and Cell Theory - Part 1
Week of October 7th: Cell Structures and Cell Theory - Part 2
Week of October 14th: Cell Membrane and Transport
Week of October 21st: Photosynthesis
Week of October 28th: Cellular Respiration
Week of November 4th: Mitosis
Week of November 11th: Meiosis
Week of November 18th: Thanksgiving Break
Week of November 25th: Basic Genetics (Mendelian Genetics) 
Week of December 1st: Advanced genetics 
Week of December 8th: Human genetics 

⭐ OPTIONAL LAB EXERCISES:
For each lab exercise, there will be demo/pre-lab with the teacher, and the following week will be lab exercises/lab reports/lab quiz. They will be completed outside of the class time.
🧪Lab Exercise 1: Enzymes and Lactose Intolerance
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🧪Lab Exercise 2: Cell Membranes: Diffusion and Osmosis
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🧪Lab Exercise 3: Yeast Respiration
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🧪Lab Exercise 4: Plants in a Bottle: Photosynthesis and Respiration
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🧪Lab Exercise 5: Breast cancer risks
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𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀
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