Dublin High Math and Science: AP Biology

AP BIOLOGY

Grade Level:                                     11-12

Length:                                              1 year

Prerequisite:                                      Concurrent enrollment in Trig/PreCalc or above; completion of all semesters of previous math (inlcuding Algebra 2 with Trig) and science classes (including Chemistry) with B or better; permission of the instructor

Graduation:                                      Fulfills life science requirement

College Prep:                                    Fulfills CSU/UC lab science requirement, college credit upon passing the national   exam in May

AP Biology is a rigorous college-level course, requiring self-motivated and independent learners. This course extends and deepens those concepts developed in the first year Biology course, preparing the student to take the AP Biology Exam in May. Use of a graphing calculator is required for this course. Critical thinking and lab work and reporting are emphasized.