AP Biology

Department:
Credit:
1.0
SCI/CELT
Length:
1 Year
Grade Level (s):
10
11
12
  • Prerequisite(s):
    Notes: B+ or higher in Biology and Chemistry before taking AP Biology.
    Corequisite(s):
    None

AP Biology is an introductory college-level course for students seeking to deepen their understanding of life sciences. The curriculum covers key topics, including biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. It emphasizes project-based and inquiry-driven learning, encouraging students to apply biological concepts to real-world scenarios through collaborative projects and individual inquiry tasks. Students develop critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and problem-solving skills by engaging in activities that focus on experimental design, data analysis, conceptual understanding, argumentation, modeling biological processes, and effectively communicating scientific information. Students will be required to attend two 3-hour sessions outside of class time to engage in laboratory work each semester.