Biology is a semester long course designed to further students understanding regarding living organisms. The first half of the course will focus on cellular chemistry, cellular biology, cellular energy, cellular reproduction, DNA and DNA technology. The second half will concentrate on genetics, classification, evolution, ecology and a survey of the six kingdoms. Biology is a graduation requirement and students will take an End-Of-Course (EOC) test prepared by the state. This test will count as 20% of the student's final grade.