Kingswood Regional High School

 

Course Outline: Advanced Placement Biology

Instructor: Mr. Fuller

Length of course: One Semester

 

General outline:

Advanced Placement Biology is a course designed to let you earn college credit and or advanced placement in college above the introductory level. It aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. The course is organized into three major areas (I. Molecules and Cells, II. Genetics and Evolution, III. Organisms and Populations). 

 

 

Content outline:

Part I: Molecules and Cells

A.     Biochemistry: September 2 – September 14 (9 classroom days)

  1. Readings in text

a.       Chapter 2 The chemical context of life (Page 26 – Page 40)

b.      Chapter 3 Water and the fitness of the environment (Page 41 – Page 51)

c.       Chapter 4 Carbon and the molecular diversity of life (Page 52 – Page 61)

d.      Chapter 5 The structure and function of macromolecules (Page 62 – Page 86)

e.       Chapter 6 An introduction to metabolism (Page 87 – 105)      

          

  1. AP Lab # 2 Enzymes

 

B.     The Cell: September 15 – October 4 (14 classroom days)

  1. Readings in text

a.       Chapter 7 A tour of the cell (Page 108 – Page137)

b.       Chapter 8 Membrane structure and function (Page 138 – Page154)

  1. AP Lab # 1 Diffusion and Osmosis

 

C.  Bioenergetics: October 5 – October 27 (16 classroom days)

  1. Readings in text

a.       Chapter 9 Cellular respiration: harvesting chemical energy (Page 155 – Page 175)

b.      Chapter 10 Photosynthesis (Page 176 – Page 196)

c.       Chapter 11 Cell Communication (Page 197 – Page 214)

 

  1. AP Lab # 4 Plant Pigments and Photosynthesis

AP Lab # 5 Cell Respiration

 

Part II Genetics and Evolution

A.     Heredity: October 28 – December 7 ( 24 classroom days)

  1. Readings in text

a.       Chapter 12 The cell cycle (Page 215 – Page 231)

b.      Chapter 13 Meiosis and sexual life cycle ( Page 234 – Page 246)

c.       Chapter 14 Mendel and the gene idea (Page 247 – Page 268)

d.      Chapter 15 The chromosomal basis of inheritance (Page 269 – Page 286)

 

  1. AP Lab # 3 Mitosis and Meiosis

AP Lab # 7 Genetics of Organisms (6 days over 4 weeks)

 

B.     Molecular Genetics: December 8 – December 20 (8 classroom days)

  1. Readings in text

a.       Chapter 16 The molecular basis of life ( Page 287 – Page 301)

b.      Chapter 17 From gene to protein (Page 303 – Page 327)

e.       Chapter 18 Microbial models: the genetics of viruses and bacteria ( Page 328 – Page 353)

f.        Chapter 19 The organization and control of eukaryotic genomes (Page 354 – 374)

 

C.     Genetic Technology: December 21 – January 13 (12 classroom days)

1. Readings in text

a.       Chapter 20 DNA  technology (Page 375 – Page 401)

b.      Chapter 21 The genetic basis of development (Page 402 – Page 425)

 

  1. AP Lab # 6 Molecular Biology

 

D.     Evolution: January 14 – February 7 (16 classroom days)

  1. Readings in text

a.       Chapter 22 Decent with modification (Page 428 – Page 444)

b.      Chapter 23 The evolution of populations ( Page 445 – Page 463)

c.       Chapter 24 The origin of species ( Page 464 – Page 483)

 

  1. AP Lab # 8 Population Genetics and Evolution

 

Part III: Organisms and Populations

 

A.     Taxonomy, Monerans, and Protists: February 8 – February 21  (10 classroom days)

  1. Readings in text

a.       Chapter 25 Phylogeny and systematics (Page 484 – Page 507)

b.      Chapter 26 Early earth and the origin of life (Page 510 – Page 525)

c.       Chapter 27 Prokaryotes and the origins of metabolic diversity ( Page 526 – 543)

d.      Chapter 28 The origins of eukaryotic diversity ( Page 545 – 574)

 

B.     Plants: Their Diversity, Anatomy, and Physiology: February 22 – April 15 ( 28 classroom days)

1. Readings in text

a.       Chapter 29 Plant diversity I: how plants colonized land (Page 575 – Page 596)

b.      Chapter 30 Plant diversity II: The evolution of seed plants (Page 597 – Page 615) 

c.       Chapter 35 Plant structure and growth (Page 720 – Page 747)

d.      Chapter 36 Transport in plants ( Page 748 – Page 766)

e.       Chapter 37 Plant nutrition ( Page 767 – Page 781)

f.        Chapter 38 Plant reproduction and biotechnology ( Page 783 – 801)

g.       Chapter 39 Plant responses to internal and external signals (Page 802 – Page 831)

 

  1. AP Lab # 9 Transpiration

 

C. Fungi: April 18 (1 classroom days)

  1. Readings in text

a.       Chapter 31 Fungi

 

D. Animals: Their Diversity Anatomy and Physiology: April 18 – May 20 (20 classroom days)

  1. Readings in text

a.       Chapter 32 Introduction to animal evolution (Page 633 – Page 645)

b.      Chapter 33 Invertebrates (Page 646 – Page 677)

c.       Chapter 34 Vertebrate evolution and diversity ( Page 678 – Page 717)

d.      Chapter 40 An introduction to animal structure and function ( Page 834 – Page 849)

e.       Chapter 41 Animal nutrition (Page 850 – Page 870)

f.        Chapter 42 Circulation and gas exchange ( Page 871 – Page 899)

g.       Chapter 43 The bodies defense ( Page 900 – Page 924)

h.       Chapter 44 Regulating the internal environment (Page 925 – Page 954)

i.         Chapter 45 Chemical signals in animals (Page 955 – Page 974)

j.        Chapter 46 Animal reproduction ( Page 975 – Page 997)

k.      Chapter 47 Animal development ( Page 998 – Page 1021)

l.         Chapter 48 Nervous system ( Page 1022 – Page 1056)

m.     Chapter 49 Sensory and motor mechanisms (Page 1057 – Page 1089)

 

  1. AP Lab # 10 Physiology of the circulatory system

AP Lab # 11 Animal behavior

 

E.      Ecology: May 23 – June 16 (18 classroom days)

  1. Readings in text

a.       Chapter 50 An introduction to ecology and the biosphere (Page 1092 – Page 1120)

b.      Chapter 51 Behavioral biology (Page 1121 – Page 1150)

c.       Chapter 51 Population ecology ( Page 1151 – Page 1173)

d.      Chapter 53 Community ecology ( Page 1174 – Page 1197)

e.       Chapter 54 Ecosystems (Page 1198 – Page 1223)

f.        Chapter 55 Conservation biology ( Page 1224 – Page 1247)

 

  1. AP Biology Lab # 12 Dissolved oxygen and aquatic primary productivity

 

Part IV: Exam Review

 

 

Text: Biology: Sixth Edition, Campbell and Reece; Benjamin and Cummings: Copyright 2002

 

Course activities:

1.      Teaching methods will include: discussion, laboratory work, lectures, audio – visual, demonstrations, skits, projects, written and oral reports.

2.       Homework typically includes chapter reading, vocabulary, chapter review questions, lab report writing, test and quiz preparation. Usually 4-5 nights a week.

3.      Tests are always announced and structured reviews are conducted.

4.      A mid term is given which counts for 10 percent of quarter ones final grade. A lab practical mid term is given. This counts as 35 percent of the mid term grade. A written mid term exam is given which counts as 65 percent of the mid term grade.

5.      A final is given which counts for 10 percent of quarter twos final grade. A lab practical final is given. This counts as 35 percent of the final grade. A written final exam is given which counts as 65 percent of the final exam grade.

6.      Help sessions after schools are available weekly by appointment.

 

Requirements:

1.      Treat others with respect.

2.      Come to class on time and be prepared, bring notebook ( 2 inch, 3 ring binder), text, assignments, something to write with, and the attitude to have some fun with your learning.

3.      Make up work should be completed within one week. Late work looses 7 points (one grade) for each day late. All work should have neat, professional appearance with attention to complete sentences, spelling, and punctuation. Missing work receives a zero and can not be made up after the marking period. Nothing hurts your average more than a zero. I do not give extra credit assignments. We only walk this path once so give it you best shot the first time! I do not drop the lowest grade(s) on quizzes, tests or labs.

4.      Work safely and appropriately in the lab. Lab reports are generally due two class days after we finish collecting data.

5.      It is required you keep a binder for all your labs, tests, and notes. This will be invaluable to study for your final and mid term, and for use in your two lab exams.

 

Method of evaluation:

1.      Attendance and participation…………………………………required

2.      Homework……………………………………………………10%

3.      Quizzes……………………………………………………….10%

4.      Lab reports…………………………………………………...30%

5.      Tests………………………………………………………….50%

 

 

Weighted averages may be shifted slightly depending on the number of tests, quizzes, and labs, performed during a quarter. The activities and content reflected here are offered as guidelines and are subject to modification based on the progress of the students in the class. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at the school.

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