Advanced Placement Biology is a college level biology course which presents students with an in-depth study of all the major areas of biology. The curriculum is based on the topics included in the syllabus provided by the College Board. Through this course students are prepared to take the Advanced Placement Biology examination for which college credit may be awarded. Course content reflects the following three major topics: Molecules and Cells, Heredity and Evolution, and Organisms and Populations. A rigorous laboratory program is based on requirements in the College Board syllabus.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Intensified Science sequence or first level courses in biology and chemistry and permission of the instructor.
Students are required to take the AP exam associated with the two required courses. Students not taking the exam will not earn the additional quality point for either course. (24370) (24371)