About The Instructor

Britton Hipple, B.S., M.S., M.A.E.D.

Mr. Britton Hipple holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Virginia Wesleyan College, an M.S. in Biochemistry, and an M.A.E.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on Integrative STEM education, both from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Mr. Hipple has extensive experience teaching dual enrollment and AP Chemistry and Biology across both high schools and community colleges. His teaching emphasizes hands-on, lab-based learning and student engagement through research-based instructional practices. Mr. Hipple is a published educational researcher with several teacher education magazine articles and a book chapter, and has presented at numerous conferences in both science and education.

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MEDICAL SCIENCES

Phone: 276-619-4378
Email: bhipple@hgs.k12.va.us

INSTRUCTOR'S COURSE OFFERINGS

General Biology, BIO 101/BIO 102

Biology 101 focuses on foundations in cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part one of a two-course sequence.

Biology 102 focuses on diversity of life, anatomy and physiology of organisms, and ecosystem organization and processes in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part two of a two-course sequence. One must have completed part one (Biology I) before taking part two (Biology II).

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DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT
Eight Hours

PRE-REQUISITES
High School Biology & High School Chemistry
Additional requirement for dual enrollment: See About ... link below

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
about this class can be obtained by exploring the links in the topic list below.


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Life Science, BIO 106

Surveys the basic concepts of life science. Engages in the scientific process by developing hypotheses, gathering data, and analyzing results. Explores topics within the context of the societal implications of science. Intended for students not majoring in science. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills.

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DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT
Four Hours

PRE-REQUISITES
 High School Biology

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
about this class can be obtained by exploring the links in the topic list below.


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General Chemistry, CHM 111/CHM 112

General Chemistry explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Since the course is designed for stem majors to-be, students are expected to have a strong background in mathematics is required in addition to having completed high school chemistry. A lab component is included.

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DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT
Eight Hours

PRE-REQUISITES
High School Chemistry

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
about this class can be obtained by exploring the links in the topic list below.


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