Biology Honors: This course is taken during the 9th grade year. This course counts as one of the three lab based science courses required for graduation from Episcopal. The course will include scientific method, metric system, basic chemistry, biochemistry, DNA, protein synthesis, genetics, genetic engineering, electrophoresis, cell structure, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, human anatomy, and a survey of the animal kingdom with dissections. In this course the following skills will be developed: scientific method, microscope work including observation, attention to detail, drawing to scale, and dissection. The Honor’s course will cover each topic to a greater depth, and at a faster rate. Each student will present an assigned project each semester. There is a required field trip during the spring semester to the New Orleans Zoo and to the Aquarium of America, approximate cost - $30.00.

AP Biology: This course is generally taken during the 12th grade year. This is an elective course. The prerequisites are successful completion of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, and teacher recommendation. The course is an extremely intensive, college level course which requires strong skills in reading and analytical reasoning. All students will take the A.P. Biology Exam at the end of the year. The course covers topics such as biochemistry, DNA, protein synthesis, genetics, genetic engineering, evolution, a survey of the five kingdoms, and biomes. There is a required trip, approximate cost $90.00.