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2015-16 3rd Quarter AP Biology Syllabus-Mr. Mercer1/25MUnit 6: Chapter 5: Intro to Carbohydratesp. 69 -74TChapter 9: Cellular Respiration p. 160 – 170catabolic pathways oxidation-reductionphosphorylationNAD+/NADHglycolysis Kreb’s CycleWChapter 9: Cellular Respirationp. 170 – 178electron “fall”fermentationchemiosmosisother metabolic pathwaysThChapter 9: Wrap-UpFRespiration Case Study 2/1MRespiration Case Study TLab: Mealworm Respiration RatesWLab Wrap-Up ThChapter 21: The Genetic Basis of Development p. 411 – 433Model organismsCell differentiationStem cellsFChapter 21: The Genetic Basis of Developmentp. 411 – 433MorphogenesisApoptosisEvolutionary similarities2/8MUnit 6 ReviewTUNIT 6: Respiration/Development (Ch. 9 & 21) Test Ch. 9 & 21 L. Logs DueWUnit 7: Chapter 20: DNA Technologyp. 384-408Restriction enzymesCloningcDNANucleic acid probesDNA librariesThChapter 20: DNA Technologyp. 384-408PCRGel electrophoresisFChapter 20: DNA Technology Southern blottingRFLP analysisDNA sequencingp. 384-4082/15MChapter 20: Wrap-UpTTransformation Lab: Intro & VideoWTransformation Lab: Set-UpThTransformation Lab: AnalysisFCrime Lab: Intro & Pipetting Practice2/22MCrime Lab: PCR of Crime Scene DNATCrime Lab: ElectrophoresisWCrime Lab: Analysis & Wrap-UpThUNIT 7: Biotechnology/Lab Unit (Ch. 20 & Labs) Test Ch. 20 L. Logs DueFUnit 8: Chapter 40: Animal Unit Introp. 820-8412/29MChapter 43: Immune Systemp. 898-919Inflammatory responseAntigen-antibody reactionHumoral immunityTransfusionsImmunological memoryCell-mediated immune systemAllergic reactionsActive/Passive immunityB lymphocytes/T lymphocytesTChapter 43: Immune System (continued)WChapter 43: Immune System (continued)ThChapter 43: Immune System (continued)FImmune System Case Study3/7MImmune System Case StudyTChapter 45: Hormones & the Endocrine Systemp. 943-961Function of hormonesHypothalamus/pituitary glandMajor glands—thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal medulla, adrenal cortexWChapter 45: Hormones & the Endocrine System (continued)Ch. 40 & 43 L. Logs DueThChapter 48: Nervous Systemsp. 1011-1041Neuron structureSynapse-chemical, neurotransmittersNerve impulse-changes in membrane potential (action potential)Reflex arcAutonomic nervous system: sympathetic vs. parasympatheticFChapter 48: Nervous Systems (continued)3/14MAnimal Unit ReviewTUNIT 8: Animal Systems (Ch. 40, 43, 45, 48) Test (FRQ) Ch. 45 & 48 L. Logs DueWUNIT 8: Animal Systems (Ch. 40, 43, 45, 48) Test (Multiple Choice & Math)ThUnit 9: Chapter 29: Plant Diversityp. 573-588Terrestrial adaptationsEvolution of plantsBryophytesAlternation of generationsVascular tissueSeedless vascular plants (ferns)FChapter 10: Photosynthesisp. 181-192Structure of chloroplastsChlorophyllThylakoid membrane3/21MChapter 10: Photosynthesisp. 193-198Light reaction- productsCalvin cycleC3 vs. C4 plantsTChapter 10: Wrap-Up & Photosynthesis Lab DemoWPhotosynthesis Lab ReviewThChapter 36: Transport in Plantsp. 738-753Proton pumpStem- transport of xylem sapWater potentialStem- transport of phloem sapRoots- absorption of water & mineralsEnd of 3rd QuarterFSpring Break (March 25th – April 3rd)4/4MChapter 37: Plant NutritionCh. 29, 10, 36 L. Logs Duep. 756-768MycorrhizaeNitrogen cycle, Rhizobium, root nodulesTChapter 38: Plant Reproduction & Developmentp. 771-786Alternation of generationsSeed developmentGerminationFlower (reproductive structure)PollinationDouble fertilizationWChapter 38: Wrap-UpThChapter 39: Control Systems in Plantsp. 788-815PhototropismAbscissic acidAuxinsEthyleneCytokininsGibberellinsTropismsFlowering controlEnvironmental stressFPlant Unit Review4/11MUNIT 9: Plant Systems (Ch. 29, 10, 36-39) Test (FRQ) Ch. 37, 38, 39 L. Logs DueTUNIT 9: Plant Systems (Ch. 29, 10, 36-39) Test (Multiple Choice & Math)W Unit 10: Chapter 50: An Introduction to Ecology & the Biospherep. 1080 – 1103Chapter 51: Behavioral Ecologyp. 1106 - 1133ThChapter 51: Behavioral Ecologyp. 1106 - 1133FChapter 52: Population Ecologyp. 1136 – 11564/18MChapter 53: Community Ecologyp. 1159 – 1180TChapter 54: EcosystemsCh. 50-52 L. Logs Duep. 1184 – 1206WChapter 55: Conservation Biologyp. 1209 – 1229ThEcology Review & Math PracticeFUNIT 10: Ecology (Ch. 50-55) TestCh. 53-55 L. Logs Due4/25MAP Exam ReviewTAP Exam ReviewWAP Exam ReviewThAP Exam ReviewFAP Exam Review5/2MAP Exam ReviewTAP Exam ReviewWAP Exam ReviewThAP Exam ReviewFAP Exam Review5/9M***AP Biology Exam*** (8:00am)AP Exam ScheduleWeek 1?Morning Session8 a.m.Afternoon Session12 noonMonday, May 2ChemistryEnvironmental SciencePsychologyTuesday, May 3Computer Science ASpanish Language and CultureArt HistoryPhysics 1: Algebra-BasedWednesday, May 4English Literature and CompositionJapanese Language and CulturePhysics 2: Algebra-BasedThursday, May 5Calculus ABCalculus BCChinese Language and CultureFriday, May 6German Language and CultureUnited States HistoryEuropean HistoryStudio Art--last day for Coordinators to submit digital portfolios (by 8 p.m. EDT) and to gather 2-D Design and Drawing students for physical portfolio assembly. Teachers should have forwarded students' completed digital portfolios to Coordinators before this date.Week 2Morning Session8 a.m.Afternoon Session12 noonAfternoon Session2 p.m.Monday, May 9BiologyMusic TheoryPhysics C: MechanicsPhysics C: Electricity?and MagnetismTuesday, May 10U.S. Government and PoliticsSpanish Literature and CultureFrench Language and Culture?Wednesday, May 11English Language and CompositionItalian Language and CultureMacroeconomics?Thursday, May 12Comparative Government and PoliticsWorld HistoryStatistics?Friday, May 13 Human Geography Latin Microeconomics ................
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