AP® Biology

Course Length

2 Semesters

AP® Biology is a nine-unit, college-level biology course that engages students in the study of evolution, energetics, information storage and transmission, and systems interactions. This yearlong course covers the advanced concepts of biology and features interactive or hands-on experiences, such as projects and laboratory investigations, that encourage inquiry and higher-order thinking applications.

The concepts of this course include biochemistry, cells, enzymes, metabolism, cell communication, cell cycle, heredity, gene expression, evolution, genetic diversity, and ecology. The course is designed to prepare students to take the College Board AP Biology exam.

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Overview of Concepts

• Unit 1: Introduction to the AP Biology Course and Biochemistry
• Unit 2: Cells
• Unit 3: Enzymes and Metabolism
• Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle
• Unit 5: Heredity
• Unit 6: Gene Expression
• Unit 7: Evolution and Genetic Diversity
• Unit 8: Ecology