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2007-2008 AP Biology
Welcome to AP Biology
AP Biology
We’re going to work hard & have fun!
AP Biology
What to expect… AP Biology is equivalent to a college
Introductory Biology course for majors 2 semester course with lab
Invest your time expect to spend 5-10 hours each week
working on biology outside of class you must do the reading!
Lecture-based course a lot of material to cover in too little time
AP Biology
Supporting resources To help you learn & understand
the material, you will have… lecture slides lecture review worksheets chapter study questions practice MC questions & essays Our class Web site:
www.BellevilleBiology.com Text: Barron’s for AP Supplemental text:
“Campbell” 5th ed. with CD
AP Biology
AP Biology is a Laboratory course1. Diffusion & Osmosis2. Enzyme Catalysis3. Mitosis and Meiosis4. Plant Pigments & Photosynthesis5. Cell Respiration6. Molecular Biology7. Genetics of Organisms8. Population Genetics & Evolution9. Transpiration10. Physiology of the Circulatory System11. Animal Behavior12. Dissolved Oxygen & Primary Productivity
AP Biology
Lab Reports Title Abstract Purpose Hypothesis Experimental Design
materials, methods, procedures
Data & Graphs Conclusions & Discussion
AP Biology
How do I do well? Exams
DO the READING! STAY AWAKE in class
sleep at NIGHT! Eat Breakfast! DO the HOMEWORK practice questions at end of chapter discuss essays with classmates discuss essays with teacher
Essays based on themes & concepts we learn all year answer with concise facts
leave flowery English essays in English class
AP Biology
How do I do well? (cont.) Labs
lab summary questions lab reports completed labs raise your grade!!
Homework & Class work chapter study guides & QUaDs extra credit / enrichment work completed homework raises your grade!!
Team work study groups are encouraged
Individual responsibility do your own work… on time!!
2007-2008 AP Biology
Any Questions??
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