This course is designed to prepare students for the College Board Biology Advanced Placement Exam, and for subsequent college science courses. It provides students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. Topics include the biochemistry of life, cellular biology, bioenergetics, heredity and molecular genetics, evolution theory, plant and animal structure and function, and ecology. All topics are considered from a biblical worldview, with academic discussion of various perspectives to provide a thorough understanding of the issues and preparation for the AP exam. Because the AP Biology exam requires extensive lab experience, almost all of the labs in this course are hands-on with emphasis on proper procedures and formal reporting.
AP Biology
Course Catalog ID:
3991
Subject Categories:
AP Course, Science
Description
Prerequisites
Grade Levels*:
10, 11, 12
* Enrollment restricted based on Date of Birth and Grad Year (whichever is more limiting). Enrollment outside these levels requires written concurrence from TPS Support.
Readiness
• Successful completion (80% or higher) of TPS Biology (Honors) or
• Successful completion (85% or higher) of TPS Biology
━ AND ━
• Successful completion (80% or higher) of TPS Chemistry (Honors) or
• Successful completion (85% or higher) of TPS Chemistry
━ OR ━
• Successful completion of Readiness Test
Notes and Conditions
Flexible Scheduling: This course may be taken with live class attendance reduced or waived if the student has a schedule or time zone conflict. Please review the Flexible Scheduling information for details.
AP® Certified: Learn more about TPS AP courses and exam results. (AP® is a trademark owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this course.)
California A-G: This course has CA A-G approval.