This course is designed to survey all the topics presented in the regular Biology course as well as additional topics. This is an extensive laboratory science course and will expose the student to a variety of laboratory techniques. The pace of the course will be rapid and is designed for the student who is both self-motivated and very disciplined in study skills. An emphasis is placed on inquiry and analysis as well as the learning of important facts and concepts. A grade point average of 3.0 or greater is highly recommended. Students that elect to take this course should be prepared to do additional work and reading.