Advanced Placement Biology is a course that meets the objectives of a general biology course at the college level. It allows the opportunity for students to experience a college oriented course while still in high school. Students who successfully complete AP Biology have knowledge of the facts, principles, concepts and processes of biology. They have an understanding of the scientific method, and of science as a human endeavor with it social consequences. Heavy emphasis is placed on those areas that directly relate to the Advanced Placement exam. There is a summer assignment required (see instructor for information).

Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure and inter- action of matter, and the energy involved in these relationships. Students use algebra skills in the interpretation of the basic concepts and processes of chemical reactions. Emphasis isplaced on learning theory through the use of the laboratory, text assignments, and lecture-discussion sessions of real life applications.

Biology is a laboratory, college- prep course that deals with the fundamental principles of cell biology, genetics, evolution and ecology in alignment to the Next Generation Science Standards. The course develops laboratory skills and the scientific processes of observation, comparison, c o m m u n i c a t i o n analysis, and evaluation. The rationale of the course is to equip students with the skills and knowledge of biology that will prepare them not only for college, but also for making informed decisions about issues that relate to biology that they encounter in their daily life. There is also an emphasis on developing values and attitudes that promote student’s personal involvement in issues affecting the environment and our society.