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??