Study the core scientific principles, theories, and processes that govern living organisms and biological systems. You’ll do hands-on laboratory work to investigate natural phenomena.
Unit 1: Chemistry of Life
Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function
Unit 3: Cellular Energetics
Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle
Unit 5: Heredity
Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation
Unit 7: Natural Selection
Unit 8: Ecology
Exam Structure
Section I: 60 Multiple-Choice Questions
90 Minutes
50% of Exam Score
Section II: 6 Free Response Questions
90 Minutes
50% of Exam Score
Suzanne Mathew
smathew@hoover.k12.al.us
Hello! My name is Suzanne Mathew, and I am the AP Biology teacher here at Hoover High School. My educational foundation includes a bachelor's degree in Biology and Secondary Education, and I've furthered my expertise with a Master of Arts in Teaching, specifically focused on Biology in Secondary Education. Over the course of my career, I've had the pleasure of teaching a wide range of science courses, including General Biology, Advanced Biology, Human Body Systems, Environmental Science, and AP Biology. When I'm not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our four children.