The Biology Honors Designation Program
Biology I Honors Projects (Spring 2010)

"The Honors Projects in Biology are designed to further explore the topics discussed in class while providing you with opportunities to apply these to additional topics and concepts.  As outlined in the Honors Designation Letter, you are expected to maintain a grade of B+ or above in the course while you progress through this material on your own.  Honors designees will also meet during additional lectures and will complete individual projects that will be assessed by the biology teachers."

Download PDF file. Diagrams and text have been copied for educational use on the projects.  Please see references and bibliography for sources.

Distributed: February 8, 2010   Due: Thursday, February 25, 2010

Download Project 1  Project 1, Response template Amino Acid List (PDF) PDB Movie (.mov file) (download the file to your computer by using the "save link as" command before watching the movie). Links: Protein Data Bank, www.pdb.org  FirstGlance in Jmol, http://molvis.sdsc.edu/fgij/index.htm

Honors Projects were first written for the 2003-2004 year by Tommie Hata with support from numerous colleagues and cooperating scientists (see acknowledgements at end of each project).  From 2004 to 2006, biology teachers edited and added to these projects to reflect current and advanced topics of biology.  In spring 2009, the projects are being reorganized to build upon what we believe makes a good Honors Project.  The projects are challenging... but we hope that it is worth your time and that you develop a better understanding and appreciation behind the science of the concepts we discuss in class.