AP BIOLOGY
About AP Biology
AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes, energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions. *EVOLUTION IS THE FUNDAMENTAL ORGANIZING THEME OF BIOLOGY, AND THE CORE THEME OF THIS COURSE. All topics will be tied to evolution throughout the course.
Laboratory Requirement
This course requires that 25 percent of the instructional time will be spent in hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations that provide students with opportunities to apply the science practices.
Skills You'll Learn
Designing experiments and procedures to test a prediction or theory
Collecting and analyzing data
Interpreting data to draw conclusions
Developing and supporting a scientific claim with evidence
Prerequisites
Honors Biology and earned an "A" or "B", or CP Biology and earned an "A" AND completed or concurrently enrolled in Chemistry.
AP Instructor Approval recommended
College Course Equivalent
The AP Biology course is equivalent to a two-semester college introductory biology course for biology majors. *Actual credit earned varies based on student AP score and by university.
Summer Homework
No summer work for this class!
Teacher Corner
Contact Information
Teacher - Melody Moorehead (Room A26)
AP Coordinator - Dave Haluga
College/Career Counselor - Liz Emmons