Students who are preparing for the AP Biology exam
All levels
One-on-one and small group (Max. 7 students/class)
Class Introduction
The AP Biology Prep course is crafted to prepare students for the AP Biology exam, covering the essential scientific principles, theories, and processes governing living organisms and biological systems. Moreover, the course incorporates a strategic component dedicated to preparing students for the multiple-choice segment of the AP Biology exam.
Content
| Lesson | Topics |
| 1 | Chemistry of Life |
| 2 | Cell Structure and function |
| 3 | Cellular Energetics |
| 4 | Cell Communication and Cell Cycle |
| 5 | Heredity |
| 6 | Gene Expression and Regulation |
| 7 | Natural Selection |
| 8 | Ecology |
Review will consist of expected biology content as well as important lab topics, including the following:
- Artificial Selection
- Modeling Evolution
- Comparing DNA Sequences
- Diffusion and Osmosis
- Photosynthesis
- Cellular Respiration
- Mitosis and Meiosis
- Bacterial Transformation
- Restriction Enzyme Analysis of DNA
- Energy Dynamics
- Transpiration
- Animal Behavior
- Enzyme Catalysis
Outcome
After completing the course, students are expected to reach the following goals:
- Understand the core scientific principles, theories, and processes that govern living organisms and biological systems
- Familiarity with the format and content of the AP Biology exam
- Strategies and techniques for effectively answering multiple-choice questions
- Practice with sample exam questions and materials
- Improved critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Feedback
Students and their parents will receive brief feedback after each class regarding the student’s general participation in class. Students will also receive feedback on graded assignments via email.
Schedule
12 hours of classes, 8 classes with 1.5 hours each class
