Syllabus – Advanced Placement Biology



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Lisa S. Carnes

Lisa_Carnes@gwinnett.k12.ga.us



Course Philosophy:

Biology integrates every other discipline; thus, a student should be able to use biological knowledge and skills as anchors for all other studies. The desire to make biology this “lifeline” for students is the driving force behind the AP Biology course. Biology should not be an intimidating discipline, rather, “…[biology] is in itself a thing of beauty, mysterious, wonderful, of exquisite order, truth and integrity, …and as such has a contribution to make to the intellectual and spiritual nurture of young people growing up” (Huxstep, 1958).

Course Overview:

AP Biology is intended to challenge student abilities to understand problems, design and implement controlled experiments, manipulate data, draw conclusions, think analytically, and develop hypotheses within the realm of biological science. It is a year-long course with classes meeting every day for 53 minutes. The course is organized around the eight themes from the AP Biology curricular requirements – (1) Science as a Process, (2) Evolution, (3) Energy Transfer, (4) Continuity and Change, (5) Relationship of Structure to Function, (6) Regulation, (7) Interdependence in Nature, and (8) Science, Technology, and Society.

The ultimate goal in the course is to promote internalization of content – when students can make connections between current learning and prior knowledge, then concepts will be remembered, and novel applications of content can be made.

When needed, extended lab time is REQUIRED after school. This extended time begins at 2:15 PM and ends at 3:45 PM. This makes it possible to perform all 12 required labs in the AP Lab Manual for Students as well as many additional labs during the course of a school year. Additionally, the extended time may be used in the fall and spring for both study sessions and administering practice AP Exams.

Teaching Strategies

Class time is spent in lecture, class discussion, computer simulations and activities, testing, or lab activities. Lectures are done in PowerPoint® format, with visuals added (video clips, transparencies, internet, etc.) All PowerPoints® are posted online on our class website. It is highly recommended that students print out slide copies of these notes and bring them to class!!!

Assessments:

Quizzes, study guides, unit tests, projects, directed/independent studies, essay prompts, labs write-ups and reports, research papers, and outside reading are used to evaluate student learning.

The percentage break down for grades in Advanced Placement Biology is as follows:

Tests/Unit exams 40% Labs/Projects 25%

Readings/Quizzes/Study Guides 10%

Practice Essay Prompts & Peer Reviews 15%

MidTerm Exam (Multiple Choice & Free Response) 5%

Final Exam (Multiple Choice & Free Response) 5%

Total 100%*

The 10 points added for AP courses at Mountain View High School are not added to the student average until the VERY end of each semester; thus, when parents and students are given/sent grade reports, be aware that the grade indicates a raw score and is a true reflection of student content mastery with college-level expectations.

School Cancellation Policy

In the event of a school cancellation due to weather conditions, etc., students are required to check the AP Biology web page for their daily assignment…THERE WILL BE AN ASSIGNMENT EACH DAY THAT SCHOOL IS CANCELLED – AND THIS MATERIAL WILL NOT BE COVERED IN CLASS! Our assignments will be posted under the “Daily Assignments” link at carnesapbiology.. We have a finite amount of time to prepare for the AP exam in May, and it is therefore necessary to keep moving forward with the content whether or not we are in school.

Lab Component

The course covers all 12 of the labs in the AP Biology Lab Manual for Students. These are modified as necessary to fulfill the course objectives. Additionally, supplemental labs are added as appropriate. This requires approximately 1 day out of every 3 or 4 devoted to lab work. Pre-lab time is dedicated to discussion of lab equipment and use of said equipment, as well as pre-lab quizzes. After completing labs, students may be asked to

1. write official lab reports

2. complete the sheets and write a conclusion

3. answer questions in the lab manual and write a brief lab evaluation

4. take a post-lab assessment that demonstrates mastery of the lab content and application of skills and information

*If students are doing a full lab report, they are required to include:

a. title

b. introduction/background information

c. purpose

d. materials

e. procedure

f. data/results

g. analysis of results

h. conclusion

Overview of Labs Performed and General Goals:

All Labs Performed in Groups

IT IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL THAT YOU COME TO CLASS PREPARED ON LAB DAYS. THEREFORE, YOU WILL BE GIVEN A PRE-LAB QUIZ FOR EACH LAB PERFORMED OVER THE COURSE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. YOU WILL NEED TO READ/UNDERSTAND THE LAB IN ADVANCE AND DEMONSTRATE A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROCEDURES, PURPOSE, AND EXPECTED RESULT OF EACH LAB BEFORE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS. I recommend that you complete the online version of ALL TWELVE required AP Bio labs prior to the date of your pre-lab quizzes!

Unit 1

• AP Lab 11 – Animal Behavior – describe aspects of animal behavior, understand adaptiveness of behaviors, design a controlled experiment

• AP Lab 12 – Dissolved Oxygen and Aquatic Primary Productivity – measure dissolved oxygen, understand what changes in dissolved oxygen levels mean, investigate effects of light intensity on Chlorella

Unit 2

• pH lab – review of scale, comparison of acids and bases

• Surface Tension – role of adhesion, cohesion and hydrogen bonding

Unit 3

• Chemical ID of Organic Compounds/Unknowns – recognition of tests for carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids

• AP Lab 2 – Enzyme Catalysis – recognition of general structure, functions, activities, and rates of enzymes

Unit 4

• Cell Types Survey – microscopic examination of basic cells and their parts

• AP Lab1 – Diffusion and Osmosis – effects of solute size and concentration gradients on movement of materials through a selectively permeable membrane

Unit 5

• AP Lab 4 – Plant Pigments and Photosynthesis – studies chromatography, pigments, wavelengths of light and photosynthetic rates

• AP Lab 5 – Cell Respiration – calculation of respiration rate, test of effect of temperature on respiration rate in germinated and ungerminated peas, use of respirometer

Unit 7

• AP Lab 3 – Mitosis and Meiosis – stages of each type of cell division, calculation of map units using Sordaria as model

Unit 8

• AP Lab 7 – Genetics of Drosophila – understand independent assortment of 2 genes, use Chi square

• Karyotyping Lab – construct a karyotype of normal and abnormal chromosomes

• Pedigree Analysis Lab – construct pedigrees using information online

Unit 9

• Spooling of Strawberry DNA – understand characteristics of DNA that allow it to be removed from cells

Unit 10

• AP Lab 6 – Molecular Biology -- Transformation in Bacteria (p GREEN) – understand that plasmids can be used as vectors to deliver genes for antibiotic resistance, calculate transformation efficiency

• AP Lab 6 – Molecular Biology -- Restriction Enzyme Cleavage of DNA and Electrophoresis – understand restriction enzymes, the process of gel electrophoresis, and the relationship to forensics

Unit 12

• AP Lab 8 – Population Genetics and Evolution – understand how natural selection can alter allelic frequencies in a population, use Hardy-Weinberg equation

Unit 15

• AP Lab 9 – Transpiration – understand environmental effects on movement of water through a plant, identify xylem and phloem in a cross section

Unit 17

• AP Lab 10 – Physiology of the Circulatory System – learn how to measure heart rate and blood pressure, describe effects of positional changes and exercise on heart rate, determine fitness index, recognize relationship between heart rate and temperature in Daphnia

• Mammalian Dissection Lab – focus on techniques of specimen dissection and explore mammalian systems of a Rat

Textbook:

Campbell, Neil A. and Reece, Jane B. Biology, 8th edition. Pearson Education, 2002. ($125.00)

Additional Resources:

Student Study Guide for Biology: 8th edition

Students are assigned sections from this study guide to reinforce content covered in lecture and lab. The multiple choice questions are also good practice for the AP exam.

CD Rom for Biology: 8th edition

Independent study sections use activities from this CD to assess student knowledge; uses web content from Pearson, correlated to the textbook.

AP Biology Study Aids:

Students will be required to purchase their own AP Biology Exam Review Book. You may choose from the following: McGraw Hill 5 Steps to a 5 (preferred)   -or-   Barron’s AP Review

THE NOTEBOOK & CLASS MATERIALS:

For this course, students will need:

← Qty (1) 3 inch/3 ring binder – SHOULD BE EXTREMELY STURDY!!!

← Qty (1) composition notebook

← Colored Pens/Pencils/Highlighters

← Simple Graphing Calculator

← Graph Paper & Notebook Paper

← Colored Pencils

← Non-latex gloves (1 pack/your size)

These items should be brought to class DAILY. All graded and non-graded assignments need to be kept in your binder. We may have open notebook quizzes over content, notes, homework, graded labs and handouts. You will be provided with instruction on how to organize your notebook during the first week of class.

SCHOOL WEB PAGE & CLASS WEBSITE:

Daily schedules will be posted on Mrs. Carnes’s webpage (carnesapbiology.) AND located on the Mountain View website at and will be updated regularly. Assignments and other information may be linked to the site from time to time – YOU SHOULD CHECK THIS DAILY!!! If you are absent, you are expected to check the website for missed assignments and information.

OFFICE HOURS/Make-Up Work & Content Help:

Students needing to make up work or receive extra help with content may make an appointment with Mrs. Carnes from 2:15pm – 3:15pm (available most days). This should be done several days in advance to guarantee that Mrs. Carnes will be available – as Environmental Club sponsor, Mrs. Carnes will not be available for “drop-in” help.

Arrangements for make up work should be made within 5 days of an excused absence. You will be expected to take tests in class on the day that you return, so be aware that if you ARE absent, you will be missing another day of class lecture in addition to the test – TRY NOT TO BE ABSENT!!!

ADDITIONAL CAVEATS:

You should check with the college or university you hope to attend for their policies related to AP exam credit. Policies vary from school to school and are subject to change over time.

Because class sessions will introduce new material, allow time for questions, include performance of labs with highly perishable materials/organisms, and include special instructions, there is really no way to fully make up a missed class or missed lab. It is, therefore, essential that the student make a conscientious effort to attend every class and be prepared to participate. Attendance will be taken at each class session. It is my expectation that ALL students registered for AP Biology WILL take the AP exam.

STUDY SUGGESTIONS:

➢ Focus in class – paying attention in class can save you hours of studying outside of class.

➢ This is a college level course and the class will be handled as such, you will be graded primarily on tests and labs and you will be expected to monitor and analyze your own learning.

➢ Biology is different from other introductory courses in terms of the amount of vocabulary involved to get a basic understanding of the science. You must study some every day. Waiting to review your notes until just before an exam is a bad idea. Staying on top of the material will help you develop a deeper understanding and keep the material from seeming overwhelming and confusing.

➢ There are study guides, chapter review questions, practice essay prompts, tutorial activities (both online and on your CD) for each topic – these items are highly useful; be sure you make use of them bring any questions you have to class.

➢ Make use of ALL online resources (especially practice quizzes and animated biological review videos).

➢ Come in for help or get help from a classmate as soon as you have trouble with a concept, you need to be an advocate for your own learning. Consider forming a study group, even if it’s only with one other person.

➢ Keep an organized lab notebook and organized notes.

➢ Your syllabus and pacing guide as well as our class web page is your best friend in this class – check it frequently and use it to plan your studying – you always have homework in AP Bio, if nothing else, start reading ahead.

➢ After a quiz or test take time to figure out why you missed questions – think about whether you misread the question or needed to study more. If you needed to study more, do it right away – the concepts build on each other AND you will be having comprehensive exams at the end of both semesters. And, of course, remember you are always working toward your AP exam in May.

➢ Make sure you do your labs carefully and completely and that you understand what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. Labs are an important part of your preparation for the AP exam, especially for the essay questions (which are 30% of your score).

➢ Make up labs immediately – biology lab materials usually have a short shelf life – you can’t do a lab if the organisms are no longer fresh, no longer alive, or are no longer in the right stage of their life.

AP Biology Class Rules:

PLEASE do all that you can to help keep our room clean!! Be on time for class. See school’s tardy policy for consequences.

1. Have your book, notebook, writing utensils, and all needed materials ready to begin class. Work that is due that day must be turned in promptly at the BEGINNING of class – see board for specific directions daily.

2. All work assigned is expected to be completed by the due date. LATE WORK IS NOT ACCEPTED. WORK NOT HANDED IN ON TIME WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO. Tests that are missed will be made up during the next class period that a student is present.

3. All papers should have your name, date and period in the upper right hand corner. Papers without a name will be placed in the no-name bin, but no credit will be awarded until the student claims the paper and turns it in to Mrs. Carnes.

4. There will be an academic penalty for cheating or allowing others to cheat from your work.

5. You are expected to show respect to all others in the class setting at all times. Classroom disturbances of any kind will not be tolerated. Please do not ask to leave the room except for emergencies. Take care of personal needs on your own time, and do not ask to leave class unless there is an emergency.

6. The following are not allowed in this classroom: food, drinks (except water), hats, ipods, cellphones and other items as stated by the administration in the student handbook.

7. Please check your work area each day. Place all trash in the trash cans and/or recycling bins. Any lab equipment should be cleaned and returned to the proper location before you leave.

8. Pay careful attention to safety rules at all times. Failure to follow lab safety rules will result in disciplinary action.

9. Students are EXPECTED to access Mrs. Carnes’s MVHS webpage to check classwork, homework, links, handouts, and other announcements. If you do not have access to the internet from home, there are student computers in each classroom and in the media center. Printing out assignments should occur AT HOME OR IN THE MEDIA CENTER – if not turned in on time, the assignments are late and not accepted for credit.

AP Biology Student Lab Safety Contract

Purpose:

Science is a hands-on laboratory class. You will be doing many laboratory activities which may require the use of potentially hazardous materials. Safety in the science classroom is the first priority for students, teachers, and parents. To ensure a safe science classroom, this list of rules has been developed and provided in this safety contract. These rules must be followed at all times. This copy is to be kept in your science notebook as a constant reminder of the safety rules.

General Guidelines:

1. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory. Horseplay, practical jokes, and pranks are dangerous and are prohibited.

2. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully – be sure to read over labs COMPLETELY before attempting to begin, and be sure you UNDERSTAND WHAT IS REQUIRED. Unauthorized experiments are prohibited.

3. Never work alone. Be alert and proceed with caution at all times, and use the buddy system to check for necessary materials.

4. When entering a science room, do not touch ANYTHING until instructed to do so. Always report directly to your assigned seat and wait for directions.

5. NO FOOD, DRINKS, CANDY, GUM, etcetera at any time in the lab – this includes water! You may have water in class during lecture, films, etc, but if lab is involved, there is NOTHING going into your mouth!!!

6. Keep your work area as clean (if not cleaner than) you found it. You are responsible for cleaning up your own messes. If you see someone else leaving a mess, please notify Mrs. Carnes ASAP – otherwise, any messes left are the responsibility of the CLASS.

7. Keep aisles clear. Keep chairs and bookbags tucked under desks.

8. Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety equipment including the first aid kit, eyewash station, safety shower, and fire extinguisher. Know where the nearest fire alarm and exits are located.

9. Dispose of all waste properly. Sinks are to be used only for liquids designated as acceptable by Mrs. Carnes. All solids should be disposed of in the proper containers – paper lab trash goes into the trash can, broken glass into the glass disposal box, dissected specimens to the location deemed appropriate by Mrs. Carnes, etcetera. If you do not know where to throw something away at, ASK FOR ASSISTANCE – DO NOT JUST FIND SOMEWHERE TO STASH IT!!!!!

10. Be sure to read all labels and equipment directions carefully.

11. Keep hands away from face, eyes, mouth, and body while using chemicals or preserved specimens. Wash your hands with soap and water after performing all experiments.

12. Clean, rinse, and wipe away all puddles from work surfaces (including the sinks) at the end of an experiment. Return all equipment clean and in working order to the proper location. NEVER LEAVE DISSECTION TOOLS OR SCOPE MATERIALS DAMP!!!

13. Students are never permitted in the science stockroom unless given specific permission by Mrs. Carnes.

14. Know what to do if there is a fire drill or any other evacuation procedure during a lab; containers must be closed, gas valves turned off, and any electrical equipment turned off and unplugged.

15. Handle all living organisms used in lab in a humane manner. Preserved biological materials are to be treated with respect and disposed of properly.

16. When using scalpels and other sharp instruments, always carry with tips and points aimed down and away from your body. Grasp sharp instruments only by the handles.

Clothing:

17. Students will wear safety glasses at all times when chemicals, heat, or glassware are used. There will be no exceptions to this rule!!!

18. Contact lenses should not be worn when using chemicals – including specimen dissection. See Mrs. Carnes for more information.

19. Dress properly during a laboratory. Long hair should be caught back, dangling jewelry should be removed, and loose clothing should be secured.

▪ Shoes must completely cover the foot – no sandals or open-toed shoes allowed during lab time.

20. Lab aprons will be worn during all labs that involve chemicals or equipment.

Accidents and Injuries:

21. Report any accident (spill, breakage, equipment damage, etc.) or injury (cut, burn, etc.) to the instructor immediately, no matter how trivial it may appear.

22. Students ARE responsible for any breakage or damage done to lab equipment or any other classroom supplies that must be replaced by the school. The instructor will determine replacement/repair charges and the student will be charged the appropriate fees.

23. If a chemical should splash into your eyes or on your skin, notify Mrs. Carnes and report immediately to the eyewash station and/or safety shower to flush the affected area with water.

**************FIRST SEMESTER PACING GUIDE*************

Unit 1: Ecology – (1 WEEK)

Required Readings:

• Chapter 51 – Animal Behavior

• Chapter 52 – An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere

• Chapter 53 – Population Ecology

• Chapter 54 – Community Ecology

• Chapter 55 – Ecosystems

• Chapter 56 – Conservation Biology and Restoration Ecology

Lecture Topics:

• Overview of Biomes and Organism Distribution

• Animal Behavior

• Populations

• Communities and Ecosystems

• Human Impact

Labs:

• AP Lab 11 – Animal Behavior (Online Version)

• AP Lab 12 – Dissolved Oxygen and Aquatic Primary Productivity (Online Version

Unit 1 Test -- Ecology

Unit 2: Basic Chemistry – (1 WEEK)

Required Readings

• Chapter 1 – Introduction: Themes in the Study of Life

• Chapter 2 – The Chemical Context of Life

• Chapter 3 – Water and the Fitness of the Environment

• Chapter 4 – Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life

Lecture Topics

• Eleven Themes that Unify Biology

• Elementary Principles of Inorganic Chemistry

• Role of Water in Life

• Role of Carbon and Functional Groups

Labs

• pH lab

• surface tension lab

Unit 2 Test – Basic Chemistry

Unit 3: Biochemistry and Metabolism – (2 WEEKS)

Required Readings

• Chapter 5 – The Structure and Function of Macromolecules

• Chapter 8 – An Introduction to Metabolism

Lecture Topics

• Structure and Function of Macromolecules

• Energy Transformations and ATP

• Enzymes

• Metabolic Control and Pathways

Labs

• Chemical Identification of Organic Compounds/Unknowns

• AP Lab 2 – Enzyme Catalysis ***(AFTER SCHOOL SESSIONS REQUIRED – 2 DAYS)***

Unit 3 Test – Biochemistry and Metabolism

Unit 4: Cell Structures and Cellular Functions – (1 WEEK)

Required Readings

• Chapter 6 – A Tour of the Cell

• Chapter 7 – Membrane Structure and Function

Lecture Topics

• Comparison of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

• Cell Size and Complexity | Surface Area to Volume Limitations

• Organelles

• Membrane Structure and Function

• Types of Cellular Transport

Labs

• A Survey of Cell Types

• AP Lab 1 – Diffusion and Osmosis ***(AFTER SCHOOL SESSIONS REQUIRED – 2 DAYS)***

Unit 4 Test -- Cell Structure & Function

Unit 5: Photosynthesis and Respiration – (2.5 WEEKS)

Required Readings

• Chapter 9 – Cellular Respiration: Harvesting Chemical Energy

• Chapter 10 – Photosynthesis

Lecture Topics

• Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration

• Mitochondrion Structure and Function

• Glycolysis/Krebs cycle

• Leaf Anatomy

• Chloroplast Structure and Function

• Light Dependent & Independent Reactions

• C3, C4 and CAM Photosynthesis

• Chemiosmosis in Photosynthesis and Respiration

Labs

• AP Lab 4 – Plant Pigments and Photosynthesis ***(FIELD TRIP TO GEHC)***

• AP Lab 5 – Cell Respiration ***(FIELD TRIP TO GEHC)***

Unit 5 Test – Photosynthesis and Respiration

Unit 6: Cell Communication

Required Readings

• Chapter 11 – Cell Communication

Projects

• Chapter 11 Cell Communication Independent Study (information included on mid-term exam).

• Receive list of required vocabulary needed for mastery of this chapter. This chapter is student-driven with computer activities from the Campbell CD Rom and a project assigned where students choose one type of cell communication to construct a working model of and present model and description of pathway to class.

Unit 7: Mitosis and Meiosis – (1 WEEK)

Required Readings

• Chapter 12 – The Cell Cycle

• Chapter 13 – Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles

Lecture Topics

• Why Cellular Division

• Mitotic Phases and Cell Cycle

• Regulation of Cell Cycle and Cancer

• Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction

• Meiotic Phases

• Chromosomal and Point Mutations

Labs

• AP Lab 3 – Mitosis and Meiosis (Online Version)

MID-TERM EXAM – CUMULATIVE CHAPTERS 1-13

Unit 8: Mendelian Genetics and Chromosomal Inheritance Patterns – (2 WEEKS)

Special note: Drosophila lab continues until 2nd week in December with some class time each day spent checking fly cultures – yields better statistical data.

Required Readings

• Chapter 14 - Mendel and the Gene Idea

• Chapter 15 - Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance

Lecture Topics

• Mendel’s Experiments and Conclusions

• Exceptions to Mendelian Genetics

• Human Inheritance

• Mendelian Inheritance and Chromosomes

• Linkage and Thomas Hunt Morgan

• Drosophila Genetics

• Drosophila Care and Maintenance

• Chi Square Analysis

• Sex Chromosomes

• Genetic Disorders

Labs

• AP Lab 7 – Genetics of Drosophila ***(AFTER SCHOOL SESSIONS REQUIRED – 1 DAY)***

• Karyotyping Lab

• Pedigree Construction & Analysis Lab

Unit 8 Test – Mendelian Genetics and Chromosomal Inheritance Patterns

Unit 9: Molecular Basis of Inheritance – DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis – (2 WEEKS)

Required Readings

• Chapter 16 – The Molecular Basis of Inheritance

• Chapter 17 – From Gene to Protein

Lecture Topics

• Griffith, Avery, Hershey and Chase, Franklin, Watson and Crick (Scientists and their Discoveries)

• DNA Replication

• Telomeres and Telomerase

• Transcription, Introns and Exons

• Translation

• Mutations and Cancer

Labs

• AP Lab 7 – Genetics of Drosophila (continued) ***(AFTER SCHOOL SESSIONS REQUIRED – 2 DAYS)***

Unit 9 Test – Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Unit 10: Biotechnology & Genomics – (3 WEEKS)

Required Readings

• Chapter 18 – Regulation of Gene Expression

• Chapter 19 – Viruses

• Chapter 20 – Biotechnology

Lecture Topics

• Operons – lac Operon and trp Operon

• Eukaryotic Chromatin Structure and Folding

• Control of Gene Expression

• Molecular Biology of Cancer

• Restriction Enzymes

• Recombinant DNA

• Vectors

• DNA Libraries and PCR

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Bioinformatics

• Practical Applications (diagnosis of disease, gene therapy, pharmaceuticals, forensics, cloning and genetic engineering of plants and animals)

Labs

• AP Lab 6 – Transformation & Gel Electrophoresis ***(AFTER SCHOOL SESSIONS REQUIRED – 2 DAYS)***

Unit 10 Test – Biotechnology & Genomics

Unit 11: Genetic Basis of Development

Required Readings

• Chapter 21 – Genomes and Their Evolution (information included on final exam).

Projects – Fall/Thanksgiving Break

• Chapter 21 Genomes and Their Evolution Independent Study (information included on final exam).

• Receive list of required vocabulary needed for mastery of this chapter. This chapter is student-driven with computer activities from the Campbell CD Rom and an independent study assigned where students develop their own understanding of content through various research activities.

FINAL EXAM – CUMULATIVE CHAPTERS 1-21

Projects – Winter/Christmas Break

• Population Genetics and Hardy Weinberg Enrichment

• Receive list of required vocabulary needed for mastery of this chapter. This chapter is student-driven with computer activities from the Campbell CD Rom and an independent study assigned where students develop their own understanding of content through various research activities.

************SECOND SEMESTER PACING GUIDE************

Unit 12: Evolution – (2 WEEKS)

Required Readings

• Chapter 22 – Descent with Modification: A Darwinian View of Life

• Chapter 23 – The Evolution of Populations

• Chapter 24 – The Origin of Species

• Chapter 26 – Phylogeny and the Tree of Life

Lecture Topics

• Gradualism

• Lamarck

• Darwin’s Voyage

• Evidence for Evolution

• Population Genetics

• Microevolution

• Natural Selection

• Species & Speciation

• Macroevolution

• Phylogeny and Systematics

Labs

• AP Lab 8 -- Population Genetics and Evolution ***(AFTER SCHOOL SESSIONS REQUIRED – 1 DAY)***

Unit 12 Test – Evolution (Micro and Macro)

Unit 13 : Origins of Life

Required Readings:

• Chapter 25 – The History of Life on Earth

Projects

• Chapter 26 History of Life on Earth: An Introduction to Biological Diversity Independent Study (information included on mid-term exam).

• Receive list of required vocabulary needed for mastery of this chapter. This chapter is student-driven with computer activities from the Campbell CD Rom and an independent study assigned where students develop their own understanding of content through various research activities.

Unit 14: Taxonomy and Classification – (1 WEEK)

Required Readings:

• Chapter 27 – Bacteria and Archaea

• Chapter 28 – Protists

• Chapter 31 - Fungi

Lecture Topics:

• Early Earth and the Origin of Life

• History of Classification

• 5 Kingdom, 6 Kingdom, 3 Domain System

• Endosymbiosis

• Protistan Diversity

• Fungal Diversity

• Ecological Impacts of Protists & Fungi

Unit 14 Test – Taxonomy and Classification

Unit 15: Plants – (3 WEEKS)

Required Readings:

• Chapter 29 – Plant Diversity I: How Plants Colonized Land

• Chapter 30 – Plant Diversity II: The Evolution of Seed Plants

• Chapter 35 – Plant Structure, Growth, and Development

• Chapter 36 – Resource Acquisition and Transport in Vascular Plants

• Chapter 37 – Soil and Plant Nutrition

• Chapter 38 – Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology

• Chapter 39 – Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals

Lecture Topics:

• Nonvascular and vascular plants (seedless and seed, angiosperms and gymnosperms)

• Roots, Stems, Leaves

• Transpiration and Translocation

• Soil, nutrients, nitrogen fixation and symbiosis

• Signal Tranduction, Hormones, Light, Environmental stimuli

Labs:

• AP lab 9 – Transpiration in Plants ***(AFTER SCHOOL SESSIONS REQUIRED – 2 DAYS)***

Unit 15 Test I – Plant Diversity

Unit 15 Test II – Plant Structure & Function

Ecology Review – (1.5 WEEKS)

Lecture Review Topics:

• Overview of Biomes and Organism Distribution

• Animal Behavior

• Populations

• Communities and Ecosystems

• Human Impact

Labs:

• AP Lab 11 – Animal Behavior ***(FIELD TRIP TO GEHC)***

• AP Lab 12 – Dissolved Oxygen and Aquatic Primary Productivity ***(FIELD TRIP TO GEHC)***

MID-TERM EXAM – Cumulative Chapters 22-39 (excludes Ch.’s 32, 33, and 34)

Unit 16: Animal Diversity – (1 WEEK)

Required Readings:

• Chapter 32 – Introduction to Animal Diversity

• Chapter 33 – Invertebrates

• Chapter 34 – Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity

Lecture Topics:

• Classification of Animals

• Phylogeny of Animals

• Defining Features of Chordates

Unit 16 Test – Animal Diversity

Unit 17: Animal Form and Function – (4 WEEKS)

Required Readings:

• Chapter 40 – Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function

• Chapter 41 – Animal Nutrition

• Chapter 42 – Circulation and Gas Exchange

• Chapter 43 – The Immune System

• Chapter 44 – Osmoregulation and Excretion

• Chapter 45 – Hormones and the Endocrine System

• Chapter 46 – Animal Reproduction

• Chapter 47 – Animal Development

• Chapter 48 – Neurons, Synapses, and Signaling

• Chapter 49 – Nervous Systems

• Chapter 50 – Sensory and Motor Mechanisms

Lecture Topics:

• Body Plans and Metabolic Rates

• Nutritional Requirements, Food Processing, Pathway of Digestion

• Gas Exchange

• Single v. Double Loop Circulation

• Specific and Non-Specific immunity

• Homeostasis and the Body – Temperature, Water, and Waste

• Chemical Signals and Hormonal Control

• Asexual and Sexual Reproduction

• Internal and External Fertilization

• Monotremes, Marsupials, and Placentals

Projects – Spring Break

• Animal Reproduction & Development

o Receive list of required vocabulary needed for mastery of this chapter. This chapter is student-driven with computer activities from the Campbell CD Rom and an independent study assigned where students develop their own understanding of content through various research activities.

Labs:

• AP Lab 10 – Physiology of the Circulatory System ***(AFTER SCHOOL SESSIONS REQUIRED – 1 DAY)***

• Mammalian Dissection Lab

Unit 17 Test I – Systems of the Human Body

Unit 17 Test II – Systems of the Human Body

Unit 17 Test III – Systems of the Human Body

REVIEW – Time Remaining Prior to AP Exam (1-2 WEEKS)

• Review for AP Exam ***(AFTER SCHOOL REVIEW SESSIONS REQUIRED – 5 DAYS)***

• Review 12 AP Biology Labs

• Review Content

• Practice Writing AP Essays

• Focus on 11 Formulating Connections Among Major Themes in Biology – students are put into groups of 3 and assigned one of the major themes in the AP Biology Course Overview. Each group is then challenged to provide one example of how their major theme relates to each of the 18 units covered in the course. Each group is responsible for making a “Theme Wall” poster to display and present to the class.

FINAL EXAM – CUMULATIVE CHAPTERS 1-56 (AP BIOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM…Full Length) - ***Saturday Session 4 Hours***

RECEIPT OF MATERIALS

This page needs to be signed and returned to your AP Biology teacher ASAP. You are to keep the syllabus and lab contract in your science notebook for quick reference.

You and a guardian must sign for the syllabus AND lab contract separately. By doing so, you acknowledge receipt of these materials AND that you have thoroughly read both documents. YOU AND YOUR GUARDIAN MUST ALSO INITIAL EACH LINE HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW BELOW – INDICATING THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE.

Syllabus:

I have read the syllabus and am aware of the classroom policies, procedures, and expectations.

NOTE: Any portion of this syllabus may be changed throughout the year as necessary to ensure a constructive and productive learning environment. You will be notified of any changes.

Student Name (print): _________________________________________Date_________

Student Signature: _________________________________________Date_________

Parent Name (print): _________________________________________Date_________

Parent Signature: _________________________________________Date_________

Lab Agreement:

Student:

I have read/been explained and agree to follow all of the safety rules set forth in this contract. I am aware that any violation of this contract or misbehavior on my part may result in removal from the laboratory, office referral, receiving a zero on the assignment, and/or any combination of these consequences.

Student Signature______________________________________________

Date________________________

Parent/Guardian:

I have read this safety contract and am aware of the policies and consequences of violation of said contract.

Parent Signature_______________________________________

Date________________________

Additional Requirements Specific to this Course – PLEASE INITIAL BELOW (PARENT & STUDENT)

1.

Additional time AFTER school is required almost weekly – a schedule that suits most students in the class will be devised during the first week of school. Time will be used to complete labs, participate in study sessions, administer practice exams, etc.

2.

This course requires 2 field trips to the Gwinnett Environmental Heritage Center in Buford, GA. We will participate in 2 labs per trip at a cost PER STUDENT of about $25 per trip (including bus fair). For these two trips, students will need to bring a sack lunch to eat at the GEHC.

3.

Students enrolled in AP Biology should be aware that they will need to devote a significant amount of time PER DAY and EACH WEEKEND to their biology studies. This will include homework assignments, readings, research, lab reports, essay practice, and take-home quizzes/exams.

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