55300/55310 *AP® Biology

55300/55310 *AP® BIOLOGY

Open to: 10-11-12

Length: 2 Semesters

Credits: 1 credit

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry. Chemistry can be taken previously or during the same year, consent of the instructor or department chair.

NOTE: Students enrolling in an AP® class will automatically be registered for that course's exam. An exam Opt-Out option is available.

NOTE: All CAPP courses are subject to annual approval. This course is No longer offered for CAPP credit

NOTE: Be advised that students are required to complete readings and assignments during the summer prior to taking this course.

Content: In taking AP® Biology, you are enrolling in a course equivalent to a college-level course in quality, sophistication, and workload. The AP® College Board recommends that the AP® Biology course be taken by students after the successful completion of a year of Biology and a year of Chemistry. Therefore, this is a second-year biology course focusing on molecular levels in the following areas: cellular biology, genetics, and evolution. The course provides for the detailed study of cell processes such as respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction and gene expression. This is an advanced class. This course, along with Environmental Biology and Human Biology, can help to prepare students for the AP® Biology exam. Be advised that students are required to complete readings and assignments during the summer prior to taking this course.

Activities: Lectures, experiments, research, and applications of scientific procedures and techniques in the laboratory.

Cost: There is a Lab Fee of $25 which covers both semester's classroom and lab supplies. An exam fee if the AP® exam is taken in May.

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