Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy

Science

Animal Behavior
Science

This course is an introduction to the study of animal behavior. It explores the development, cause, evolutionary origin and function of a host of behaviors, such as sexual behavior, communication, dominance, navigation and cognition. Weekly laboratory work...

Ornithology
Science

This course emphasizes field identification of locally common species and habitats. Spring migrants are the focus of the course, along with winter finches and waterfowl that may have lingered in the Exeter area. The course utilizes a systems approach to the...

Ecology
Science

This is a place-based, community ecology course which focuses on our central New England region and covers many of the major principles of ecology. It also includes learning how to identify our common forest trees, understory plants and game animals, as well...

Human Populations & Resource Consump
Science

In this course students consider human impact on the environment. Issues of human population, demography and carrying capacity will be explored in relationship to the world’s food resources and urban land use and management. Some of the consequences of...

Evolution
Science

Evolutionary biologist Theodosius Dobzhansky wrote in 1973 that, “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution,” and his statement still holds true today. Students will read Jonathan Weiner’s Pulitzer-prize-winning book,...

Biochemistry & Human Nutrition
Science

This course explores the chemistry, digestion and functions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, vitamins and minerals in the human body. The importance of adequate personal nutrition for optimal performance as an adolescent is stressed. Special...

Marine Biology
Science

The relationships and interactions between marine organisms and their environment are studied in class and in the field. Field trips to estuarine and rocky intertidal habitats allow students to become familiar with organisms and to employ techniques often...

An Introduction to Biology
Science

This sequence of courses is offered fall (BIO210), winter (BIO220) and spring (BIO230). Biology 210 introduces cell structure and function leading to a study of human anatomy and physiology. Basic physical and chemical principles critical to cell structure...

Principles of Biology
Science

This sequence of courses is offered fall (BIO310), winter (BIO320) and spring (BIO330). This course follows the same sequence of topics as does Biology 210/220/230 but uses a different textbook. After completing this three-term sequence, students will have...

Regenerative Biology
Science

This course will explore agricultural practices that aim to have positive environmental impacts, such as improving soil heath, increasing native species diversity and sequestering carbon. It will also explore agricultural practices that aim to have positive...