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AP Biology                           Advanced Placement

(355) All year                       6 Credits

Open to Grades 11 &12

Prerequisite: Grade of B+ or better in Biology and Chemistry Honor – consent of the instructor

This course is designed for students who intend to specialize in biological sciences or for those who want to obtain a thorough knowledge of biology as part of their general education. Advanced Placement Biology is the equivalent of a first year College Biology course. Six general areas are intensively studied: molecules, cells, genetics, evolution, organisms, and populations. Students must be willing to work at a fast pace and be capable of working independently during the school year as well as during the summer prior to the course. The course will encourage the development of skills such as detailed observation, experimental design, data interpretation, statistical analysis and techniques ofresearch. Each May, students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Examination given by the Educational Testing Service. Most colleges, in turn, grant credit or advanced placement to those who have done well on the examination.

Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

·         demonstrate an understanding of current techniques in scientific investigations

·         demonstrate an understanding of the process of scientific research

·         demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science

·         appreciate the hierarchical organization of the inter-relationships of living organisms

obtain and evaluate the validity of scientific information through currently available resources