AP BIOLOGY (Grades 11-12) 2 Credits/Full Year

ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY (Grades 11-12)
(2 credits – Full year course)
(SCI3013, SCI3014) 

This course is equivalent to a college introductory biology course taken by biology majors during their first year. The labs done by AP students are equivalent to those done by college students. It aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills. The course emphasizes developing a detailed understanding of biological concepts. The topics covered fall into three general areas: Molecules and Cells, Heredity and Evolution, and Organisms and Populations. Please review the AP Section in the tab above entitled "Course Levels and Prerequisites" before selecting this course. Summer assignments may be required and students will be tested in the fall. Science Prerequisites: Completion of H Biology and H Chemistry with a minimum grade of a “B”. Teacher recommendation required.