WELCOME to AP Biology!
AP Biology is a high school course designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory course usually taken by biology majors during their first year at colleges and universities across the nation. Primary emphasis will be on developing an understanding of concepts and applying them, rather than on memorizing terms and technical details. Although much of the content will be presented during class time, students are expected and required to study and cover material on their own time at home. Students will only succeed if they appreciate that this course will be taught at the college level and will be challenging. It is recommended by College Board that students be prepared to spend a minimum of 1½ hours of study time per 1 hour of time spent in class. Students who do not wish to invest this type of effort or amount of time should be cautious of enrolling in AP Biology. The course is designed to prepare students for the AP Biology examination given each spring by The College Board. By structuring the course around the four Big Ideas, Enduring Understandings and Science Practices, the students will be assisted in developing an appreciation for the study of life and helped to identify and understand unifying principles within a diversified biological world. The course will focus not only on knowing science content, but also learning skills to analyze and interpret data, and to communicate information in a meaningful way to others. At the end of the course, students will have an awareness of the integration of other sciences into the study of Biology, understand how our own species is similar, yet different from other species, and become knowledgeable and responsible citizens in understanding biological issues that could potentially impact their lives. Expectations
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chapter outlines, lab reports, exams to prepare for, etc. *This information is not intended to scare or discourage you. It is intended to remind you of your commitment and goals. Not everyone has the desire to accept and tackle a difficult intellectual challenge as you have. Simply choosing to enroll in the AP Biology course speaks well for you. Your hard effort in this course WILL pay off in the long run. I am very excited to work with you and I have great respect for those of you accepting the challenge!! |
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