AP Biology
This elective biology course is highly recommended for students pursuing a challenging college level curriculum. From molecules and cells to ecosystems and the biosphere, the course deals with advanced studies in cell and molecular biology, cell chemistry, energy in living systems, genetics, heredity, evolution, population and diversity, and ecology. The curriculum also provides enhanced study of the structure and function of the human body using technology and website access to Pearson Higher Education Learning. The course is intended to broaden the students' backgrounds in the biological sciences. The class prepares the student for the College Board’s AP Biology exam.
This elective biology course is highly recommended for students pursuing a challenging college level curriculum. From molecules and cells to ecosystems and the biosphere, the course deals with advanced studies in cell and molecular biology, cell chemistry, energy in living systems, genetics, heredity, evolution, population and diversity, and ecology. The curriculum also provides enhanced study of the structure and function of the human body using technology and website access to Pearson Higher Education Learning. The course is intended to broaden the students' backgrounds in the biological sciences. The class prepares the student for the College Board’s AP Biology exam.
Day To Day Agenda
Fall Semester
Day 1 Introduction and the Scientific Method
Day 2 Evolution, the Foundations of Biology, and Chem
Day 9 Cell Membrane and Diffusion
Day 11 Energy, Reactions, and Enzymes
Day 16 Oxidative Phosphorylation and Chemiosmosis
Day 17 Cellular Respiration Test
Day 18 Intro to Photosynthesis
Day 20 Desert Plants and Photosynthesis Review
Day 23 Chromosomes and Mitosis
Day 31 Father Mendel Intro to Genetics
Day 33 Co-dominance and Blood Typing
Bio Thought Lotus and Time Lapse
Spring Semester
Day 42 Descent with Modification
Day 43 Population Selection and Speciation
Day 50 Tissue, Systems, and Planarian Lab
Day 52 Prokaryote Presentations
Day 57 Transcription and Translation
Nutrition and Transport in Plants
Gene Annotation