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AP Biology

Course Catalog ID:
3991
Subject Categories:
AP Course, Science
Description

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.

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.

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“This is such a great course! It is in depth and has not only enriched my understanding of biology but also prepared me well for the AP Exam. The content is engaging and I highly recommend this course for students who are seeking a rigorous course that will challenge them and are interested in learning more about the cellular and molecular processes within biology!”

Emily S
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Student

“This course greatly added to my knowledge of biology and will be a huge help in going into college with a strong background in biology. It was very interesting and helpful to learn the AP curriculum mixed with a Christian worldview on topics such as global warming and evolution. The course was very challenging, but not impossible and I was able to keep up with all the assignments for this class along with my other classes while not feeling too overwhelmed. It prepared me well for the AP exam by practicing for the test all year.”

Bridget H
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Student

“TPS AP Biology gives exceptional instruction and has prepared me well for the AP exam. The teacher is funny, engaging, and presents concepts in an understandable way. I have enjoyed this class and learned so much about God’s creation of life.”

Faith B
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Student

“Enthusiastic teacher who clearly loves his subject. Class is rigorous, as any AP class is, but carefully planned out according to the text material.”

Matthias H
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Student
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