St. Mary's College AP Biology Continuity and Change Consider how specific changes to an ecosystem (geological, climatic, introduction of new organisms, etc.) can affect the organisms that live within it. Function Consider how organisms are physically adapted to survive and reproduce in their Interdependence in Nature How organisms interact within their environment, and how they cannot survive without such interactions. Correctly complete formalized college-level lab reports Energy Transfer Students are asked to describe the movement, conversion, and storage of energy within an ecosystem. Regulation Students are to understand how an organisms regulatory mechanisms (such as those that control body environments. Students engage in a project demonstrating the use of scientific reasoning to solve a problem. Science, Technology and Society Students are asked to consider how the population growth of human beings has influenced local ecosystems throughout history, and how it continues to do so, even to the extent of affecting the entire III. C. 1-3. Outlines 1 of 12
biosphere. III. C. 1-3. Ecology Essay III. Organisms and Populations III. C. Ecology III. C. 1. Describe the processes that affect Population Ecology III. C. 1-3. Exam III. C. 2. Determine the various factors that affect and shape Communities and Ecosystems III. C. 1-3. AP Lab 11A Lab Report III. C. 3. Discuss in detail the various issues affecting global ecology I. Molecules and Cells I. A. Chemistry of Life I. A. Review: Principles of Chemistry I.A. Quiz I. A. Essay I. A. 1. Quiz I. A. 1. Essay I. A. 1. Describe the various properties and characteristics of water I. A. 2. Quiz I. A. 2. Essay I. A. 2. Distinguish between the various Organic molecules in organisms and describe their characteristics and functions Regulation Students are to understand how an organisms regulatory mechanisms 2 of 12
(such as those that control body environments. Energy transfer Describe the movement, conversion, and storage of energy within an ecosystem I. Molecules and Cells A. Chemistry of Life I. A. 2. Distinguish between the various Organic molecules in organisms and describe their characteristics and functions (continued) I. A. 2. Quiz I. A. 2. Essay I. A. 1-2. Chemistry of Life Exam I. A. 3 & 4. Essay B. Cells I. A. 3. Discuss the effects of energy changes on the rates of reactions I. A. 4. Describe the structure and function of enzymes. I. B. 1. Describe the differences and similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. I. B. 2. Distinguish between the various components of a cellular membrane and how these components relate to the ability of molecules to pass through the cellular membrane. I. B. 3. Describe the organization of sub-cellular components and the function of each. I. A. 3-4. Enzyme and Energy Exam I. B. 1 & 2. Quiz I. B. 1-3. Essay I. B. 2. Intro to Osmosis & Diffusion Lab I. B. 2. AP Osmosis/Diffusion Lab 3 of 12
Interdependence in Nature The very key to ecology how organisms interact within their environment, and how they cannot survive without such interactions. Energy transfer Students are asked to describe the movement, conversion, and storage of energy within an ecosystem, usually originating with the sun, then stored and converted to chemical energy by autotrophs, then passed on to heterotrophs and/or dissipated as heat. I. Molecules and Cells (continued) B. Cells C. Cellular Energetics I. B. 1. Describe the differences and similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. I. B. 2. Distinguish between the various components of a cellular membrane and how these components relate to the ability of molecules to pass through the cellular membrane. I. B. 3. Describe the organization of sub-cellular components and the function of each. I. C. 1. Describe the components of a coupled reaction and the function for the overall process. I. B. 1-3. Cell Unit Exam I. C. 1. Essay I. C. 1. Lab: Enzyme Catalysis I. C. 1 & 2. Quiz I. C. 2. Essay 4 of 12
I. C. 2. Lab: Cell Respiration I. C. 2. Describe the steps involved in the process of fermentation and cellular respiration. I. C. 3. Quiz I. C. 3. Describe the process, structure, and function of each step in photosynthesis (began). I. C. 3. Lab: Photosynthesis Energy transfer Describe the movement, conversion, and storage of energy within an ecosystem. Engage in a project demonstrating the use of scientific reasoning to solve a problem. Regulation Students are to understand how an organism s regulatory mechanisms (such as those that control body environments. Read professional scientific articles and be able to summarize main concepts I.C.3. Exam I. Molecules and Chemistry C. Cellular Energetics (continued) II. Heredity and Evolution A. Heredity I. C. 3. Describe the process, structure, and function of each step in photosynthesis. II. A. 1. Describe the process and II. A. 1-3. Study Guide answers for chapters 12, 13, 14, 15 II. A. 1 & 2. Essay II. A. 3. Essay 5 of 12
complications that can arise during meiosis and gametogenesis II. A. 3. Drosophila mating lab activity (AP Lab 7) II. A. 2. Determine how the strucuture of eukaryotic chromosomes relates to genetics II. A. 3. Describe and recognize various patterns of inheritance II. A. 1-3. Genetics Group Research Project II. A. 1-3. Genetics Unit Exam I & II. Student Science Article Assignment Energy transfer Describe the movement, conversion, and storage of energy within an ecosystem. Students engage in a project demonstrating the use of scientific reasoning to solve a problem. Students engage in a project demonstrating the use of scientific reasoning to solve a problem. II. Heredity and Evolution B. Molecular Genetics II. B. 1. Describe RNA and DNA structure and function II. B. 1. Study Guide answers for chapters 16 and 17 II. B. 1. Essay II. B. 1. Practice Test II. B. 2 & 3. Essay 6 of 12
II. B. 2. Describe the various manners in which gene expression is regulated II. B. 3. Explain how mutations arise and the possible consequences of a gene mutation I. A-C & II. A-B: Final I. A-C & II. A-B: Review Continuity and change Consider how specific changes to an ecosystem (geological, climatic, introduction of new organisms, etc.) can affect the organisms that live within it. Students engage in a project demonstrating the use of scientific reasoning to solve a problem. Regulation Students are to understand how an organism s regulatory mechanisms (such as those that control body environments. Science, Technology and Society Students are asked to consider how the population growth of human 7 of 12
beings has influenced local ecosystems throughout history, and how it continues to do so, even to the extent of affecting the entire biosphere II. B. 2, 3, 5 & 6. Lab 6 II. Heredity and Evolution (cont.) B. Molecular Genetics (cont.) C. Evolutionary Biology II. B. 4. Describe the structure and replication mechanism of a virus II. B. 5. Describe the structure and replication mechanisms of a bacteria II. B. 6. Describe the state of nucleic acid technology and its current applications II. C. 1. Describe the early evolutionary history of life II. C. 2. Explain all of the current evidence for evolution II. C. 3. Describe the various mechanisms of evolution II. B. 1-5. Exam II. C. 1-3 Quiz II. C. 3. Lab 8 II. C. 1-3. Essay II. C. 1-3 Exam Evolution Students compare ecological time with evolutionary time and examine how they correspond. Continuity and change 8 of 12
Students are asked to consider how specific changes to an ecosystem (geological, climatic, introduction of new organisms, etc.) can affect the organisms that live within it. Students engage in a project demonstrating the use of scientific reasoning to solve a problem III. Organisms and Populations A. Diversity of Organisms III. A. 1. Describe the various patterns of evolution III. A. 2. Describe the overall diversity of life III. A. 1-4. Quiz III. A. 1-4. Z-Block: Prokaryotes, Protists, Fungi & Invertebrate Lab III. A. 1 & 4. Essay III. A. 3. Identify and use phylogenetic classification III. A. 4. Explain and describe the various types of evolutionary relationships Evolution Students compare ecological time with evolutionary time and examine how they correspond. Interdependence in Nature The very key to ecology how organisms interact within their environment, and how they cannot survive without such interactions. 9 of 12
III. Organisms and Populations B. Structure and Function of Plants III. B. 1. Plant Essay III. B. 1. Describe the reproduction, growth and development of various plants III. B. 2. Explain and describe the various structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations of plants III. B. 2. Lab 9 III. B. 1-3. Exam III. B. 3. Describe the various ways a plant can respond to its environment Regulation Students are to understand how an organism s regulatory mechanisms (such as those that control body environments Regulation Students are to understand how an organism s regulatory mechanisms (such as those that control body environments III. B. 1 & 2. Animal Essay 10 of 12
III. Organisms and Populations (cont.) B. Structure and Function of Animals III. B. 1. Describe the reproduction, growth and development of various animals III. B. 2. Explain and describe the various structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations of animals III. B. 3. Describe the various ways an animal can respond to its environment III. B. 2. Lab 11B III. B. 3. Lab 10 III. B. 1-3. Exam Students engage in a project demonstrating the use of scientific reasoning to solve a problem. Evolution Students compare ecological time with evolutionary time and examine how they correspond. Energy transfer Students are asked to describe the movement, conversion, and storage of energy within an ecosystem. Continuity and change Students are asked to consider how specific changes to an ecosystem (geological, climatic, introduction of new organisms, etc.) can affect the organisms that live within it. Correctly complete formalized college-level lab reports 11 of 12
Regulation Students are to understand how an organism s regulatory mechanisms (such as those that control body environments. Interdependence in Nature The very key to ecology how organisms interact within their environment, and how they cannot survive without such interactions. Science, Technology and Society Students are asked to consider how the population growth of human beings has influenced local ecosystems throughout history, and how it continues to do so, even to the extent of affecting the entire biosphere. I. Molecules and Cells II. Heredity and Evolution III. Organisms and Populations I-III. Recall/review all material covered during the year in preparation for the AP Exam I-III. Spring Final I-III. Spring Final Essays I-III. Spring Final Lab Report 12 of 12