AP Biology: Bernie Shellem

Course Overview:

Adapt , Migrate,  or Die!

•    To qualify for A.P. Biology, you should have a strong interest in living things, a B+ or better in introductory Biology, excellent reading comprehension,  ability to think and write clearly, and strong organizational skills.
                       
•    AP Biology is demanding.  This is a rigorous course designed to provide a stimulating exposure to in depth aspects of life science. Emphasis is placed on the development of college level communication skills such as essay writing and critical thinking.
 
•    The course is also laboratory oriented.  Students are encouraged to be well-prepared and knowledgeable concerning proper use of lab equipment.  Some labs will require competence with computer data collection and analysis.  In addition, a major project on animal behavior is assigned during the spring semester.
 
•    This course will prepare students to take the College Board Advanced Placement Examination, which enables them to receive college credit in biology if they pass the exam at appropriate levels.

Textbook: BIOLOGY 7th edition by Campbell and Reece
Benjamin/Cummings Publishers, 2005
ISBN: 080537146X

Lab Manual: AP Biology Lab Manual for Students
The College Board, 2002
College Board item #991461

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