AP Biology

Science

Curriculum

Course Title: AP Biology

Department: Science

Units of Study:

• Chemistry of Life

• Cell Structure & Function

• Cellular Energetics

• Cell Communication & Cell Cycle

• Heredity

• Gene Expression & Regulation

• Natural Selection

• Ecology

Science Practices:

• Concept Explanation

• Visual Representation

• Questions & Methods

• Representing & Describing Data

• Statistical Tests & Data Analysis

• Argumentation

Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: Students will engage in an intense and in-depth study of three major areas of biology: (1) The Molecular Basis of Life and Cells, including Biochemistry, Cells and Transformation of Energy; (2) The Principles and Theories of Genetics, including Molecular Genetics, Heredity and Evolution; and (3) Organismal and Population Biology, including the Diversity and Characteristics of the Kingdoms, Principles of Ecology, and the Interrelationships of Living Things.