Advanced Placement Biology
Course Description:
Designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course
usually taken by biology or other science majors during their first year,
the AP course in biology differs significantly from the usual first high
school course in biology with respect to the textbook used, the range and
depth of topics covered, laboratory work done by students, and the time
and effort required of students. It provides students with the conceptual
framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal
critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. Some college
freshmen are permitted to undertake upper-level courses in biology or
register for courses for which biology is a prerequisite after achieving an
adequate score on the optional Advanced Placement Examination.
Pre-requisites: One unit of Biology and one unit of Chemistry, both with
a recommended grade of 90 or higher in both classes; or Honors Biology
and Honors Chemistry or Teacher Recommendation.
Grade Levels: 11-12
Terms Offered: Fall & Spring
Units of Credit: 1.0
Quality Points: 1.0