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Health Sciences & Technology Related Coursework: AP Biology
Advanced Placement Biology is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory course, usually taken by biology majors during their first year. Because of the rigor of this course, it is expected that students will possess a high level of motivation and a sound knowledge of chemistry. Students should expect to spend approximately 4 hours per week outside of class working on reading guides, free-response questions, lab reports, projects, and video notes. There is a summer assignment to review basic chemistry concepts and refresh math and graphing skills that will be due the first week of school. Topics studied in this course include biochemistry, ecology, cell biology, metabolism, photosynthesis, cell respiration, Mendelian & molecular genetics, biotechnology, evolution, and homeostasis. Students in AP Biology will prepare to take the AP Exam given in May. Students may earn college credit if they earn a passing score on the AP Exam. A or B grade in Chemistry recommended. Prerequisites: Chemistr y Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Code: 1st Semester - 2083, 2nd Semester 2084 Grade Levels: 11,12
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AP Chemistry
Advanced Placement Chemistry is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory course usually taken by chemistry majors during their first year. AP chemistry differs from a typical high school course with respect to the laboratory work done by students and the time and effort outside of class required by students. Course content will emphasize topics in inorganic chemistry, and will involve a great amount of mathematical problemsolving and explanation of chemical concepts. The College Board suggests taking Physics either before or concurrently with this course. Students enrolled in AP Chemistry will be expected to take the Advanced Placement examination given in May. Students who earn a successful score on this test may receive college credit. Prerequisites: Two years required science coursework, Chemistry (earning a grade of A or B), and Algebra 2 Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Code: 1st Semester - 2081, 2nd Semester 2082 Grade Levels: 11,12