Saline High School
1300 Campus Parkway
Saline, MI 48176


Without freedom there is no love only duty, fear, and obligation.

Brian Heslip
Science Department

(I'm the one on the far right holding my wife's fish)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: I attended Fr. Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor. From there I received my BS from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids with a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. I currently have a Masters in General Science from Eastern Michigan University.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: From 1987-1993 I taught and coached (Golf & Science Olympiad) at Fr. Gabriel Richard High School.

From 1993 to the present I have been teaching at Saline High School where I have taught a variety of classes including Anatomy and Physiology, AP Biology, Microbiology, Physical Science, Science I and Science II. I was also coach the Science Olympiad Team.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: I have been happily married for 20 years and have 5 children. The eldest is attending MSU Lyman Briggs School of Science majoring in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. When I'm not enjoying teaching you can find me golfing or in the Little Manistee River trout fishing. I also enjoy zymurgy.

Contact Information
Room #: C323  
Telephone #: 734-429-8030 x2260  
Email: heslipb@saline.k12.mi.us  
Office Hours: 7:15 to 9:00 a.m 2:35 to 3:00 p.m.
1st Semester
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3rd Semester
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AP Biology
Planning
AP Biology
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AP Biology
AP Biology
AP Biology
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AP Biology
Honors Biology
Planning
4 Planning AP Biology AP Biology
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Honors Biology
AP Biology
Microbiology

Advanced Placement Biology

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     This class runs for a full year and earns 2 credits. This is a college level course in introductory biology. The first quarter is spent studying molecular and cellular biology. In the second quarter is spent on heredity, DNA, genetics and evolution. The year is finished studying organisms and populations. The class also includes many lab activites.[prerequisite - Physical Science or Chemsitry]

Honors Science - Biology

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   This course is one part of a three trimester class for Freshman interested in a rigorous academic experience. Students in Honors Science will have one trimester of Biology, one trimester of Chemistry, and one trimester of Physics. These three classes will prepare the freshmen for AP Biology, AP Chemistry and AP Physics.

Microbiology

   This course is an overview of the microbial world including a survey of the structure, functioning and diversity of microorganisms. Microbe-related topic include disease, food, biotechnology, ecology, and molecular genetics. Laboratory experience is a major goal of this course. [prerequisite - Biology, Physical Science or Chemsitry]