COURSE OUTLINE
for
AP* Biology
Schedule may vary with the availability of lab extensions and guest speakers.
Monday, July 6
AM - Introductions, Philosophy and Framework of AP Biology,
Themes, Laboratory Objectives, and Inquiry in the AP Curriculum
Lab: Population Genetics
PM - Lab: Enzyme Catalysis including prelab with toothpickase
Discussion: laboratory equipment and materials
Tuesday, July 7
AM - Labs: Photosynthesis and Transpiration with inquiry extensions
PM - Labs: Cell Respiration and Primary Productivity set-up
Discussion: grading the AP exam.
Wednesday, July 8
AM - Labs: Behavior with Nasonia by Mike Logan
Diffusion and Osmosis, Primary Productivity data collection
PM - Labs: AP lab Transformation and DNA electrophoresis
Discussion: use of technology in the AP classroom
Thursday, July 9
AM - Labs: Data analysis from DNA labs
Data analysis from Diffusion and Osmosis labs
PM - Lab: An open-ended inquiry and discussion about inquiry in the AP curriculum
Friday, July 10
AM - Labs: Drosophila and spermatogenesis Mitosis and meiosis
PM - Discussion: Less is More discussion and practice. Final questions, resources, graduation
