This course is designed to provide a college-level experience and prepare students for the AP exam in early May. Students will develop a foundation for understanding biological concepts through scientific inquiry, investigations, interactive experiences, higher-order thinking, real-world applications, writing analytical essays, statistical analysis, and interpreting and collecting data. AP Biology ‘big ideas’ include system interactions, evolution, energetics, information storage, and transmission. This challenging two-semester course engages you in a wide variety of activities. There is substantial emphasis on interpreting and collecting data in virtual labs, writing analytical essays, and mastering biology concepts.
Prerequisite: Minimum of B+ in Biology, Chemistry, and Algebra I.
