From the tiny microbes inhabiting your gut to the vast ecosystems of our planet, biology reveals the fundamental processes of life. Using evolution as a unifying theme, you will see how the molecules of life are assembled into cells, organ systems, and organisms and how all these systems interact. For example, we will examine how the food you eat is digested and absorbed into the body and how the molecules in food become our bodies. We will investigate the intricacies of cellular processes. Laboratories, dissections, and class activities will help bring the study of biology to life. This advanced class moves at a faster pace, and material is covered in greater depth. Students will also learn to read scholarly journal articles to better understand innovations in the field of biology and learn more about experimental design.