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AP Biology Course Description and Materials
AP Biology Course Description and Materials
Course Summary:
AP Biology offers a dynamic exploration of key biological concepts through hands-on laboratory investigations and inquiry-based learning. Students will delve into the fascinating world of biology, studying topics such as fruit fly behavior, peroxidase enzyme activity, diffusion and osmosis, environmental effects on mitosis, photosynthesis in leaf discs, cellular respiration, water potential, artificial selection, rate of transpiration, and Sordaria genetics.
Through engaging experiments and data analysis, students will develop a deep understanding of molecular, cellular, and ecological biological processes. They will hone their scientific inquiry skills, learning to formulate hypotheses, design experiments, and interpret results. AP Biology provides a dynamic and enriching experience that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for the biological sciences.
Materials:
Textbook: AP Campbell in Focus, Lab Journal, 3-ring Binder, Pens (Black and Blue)
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Unit 1: Chemistry of Life
Unit 1: Chemistry of Life
- Structure of Water and Hydrogen Bonding
- Introduction to Biological Macromolecules
- Properties of Biological Macromolecules
- Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules
- Nucleic Acids
Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function
Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function
- Cell Structure - Subcellular Components
- Cell Structure and Function
- Cell Size
- Plasma Membranes
- Membrane Permeability
- Membrane Transport
- Facilitated Diffusion
- Tonicity and Osmoregulation
- Mechanisms of Transport
- Cell Compartmentalization
- Origins of Cell Compartmentalization
Unit 3: Cellular Energetics
Unit 3: Cellular Energetics
- Enzyme Structure
- Enzyme Catalysis
- Environmental Impacts on Enzyme Function
- Cellular Energy
- Photosynthesis
- Cellular Respiration
- Fitness
Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle
Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle
- Cell Communication
- Introduction to Signal Transduction
- Signal Transduction
- Changes in Signal Transduction Pathways
- Feedback
- Cell Cycle
- Regulation of Cell Cycle
Unit 5: Heredity
Unit 5: Heredity
- Meiosis
- Meiosis and Genetic Diversity
- Mendelian Genetics
- Non-Mendelian Genetics
- Environmental Effects on Phenotype
- Chromosomal Inheritance
Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation
Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation
- DNA and RNA Structure
- Replication
- Transcription and RNA Processing
- Translation
- Regulation of Gene Expression
- Gene Expression and Cell Specialization
- Mutations
- Biotechnology
Unit 7: Natural Selection
Unit 7: Natural Selection
- Introduction to Natural Selection
- Natural Selection
- Artificial Selection
- Population Genetics
- Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
- Evidence for Evolution
- Common Ancestry
- Continuing Evolution
- Phylogeny
- Speciation
Unit 8: Ecology
Unit 8: Ecology
- Responses to the Environment
- Energy Flow Through Ecosystems
- Population Ecology
- Effect of Density of Populations
- Community Ecology
- Biodiversity
- Disruptions to Ecosystems
Practice Exams
Practice Exams
Students will be given up to 3 FULL Practice Exams in the last 9-weeks. We will sit at a table and have personal feedback and instruct students on what went wrong and how to improve.
Review
Review
As a goal, we will attempt to make the last 7 weeks of the course review and practice. The goal will be NOTHING NEW after this time.
Student Text Book
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