The AP Biology course focuses on enduring, conceptual understandings outlined by the College Board. Inquiry-based learning of essential concepts develops the reasoning skills necessary to engage in the science practices used throughout the study of AP Biology. Students taking this course will develop advanced inquiry and reasoning skills such as designing a plan for collecting data, analyzing data, applying mathematical routines, and connecting concepts in and across domains. This AP course, an equivalent to a freshman level biology major course in college, is designed to give students a solid foundation in many diverse areas including cellular biology, genetics, systematics, and evolutionary biology. The course is taught through lecture, independent and inquiry-based learning, laboratory investigation, outside readings and library research. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement exam upon completion of the course.

Recommended Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in a second year of mathematics.