AP Biology
Summer 2011 Assignment
Welcome to AP Biology for the 2011-12 school year. You have decided to take on the
rewarding challenge of an in-depth college level course in Biology. The summer
assignment is due the first day of class and there will be a pre-test on the material on the
4th day of class.
Materials: check out the book from Central’s library--- BIOLOGY by Sylvia S. Mader
Summer Assignment Check List:
□ AP Biology Student Information –please turn this in to me before the end of
the school year. East students turn in to Room 1602 or attach it in an email.
West students can turn in to the counseling dept. and they will send it to me.
□ AP Biology Conduct Expectations
□ AP Biology Course Syllabus
□ Topic Outline
□ Essay
□ Self study of chapters 45, 46, and 47
What to do for each chapter:
□ Read the chapter and study the information also on the website (listed at end
of study guide..you may be able to access.)
□ Reviewing the Chapter -- (at the end of the chapter) write out the
question so that it may be used as a future study tool
□ Testing Yourself --turn it in corrected with each wrong answer fixed
(answers are in the back of the book) The idea is to get used to the level of
test questions that you may have...yes you could just copy down all the
correct answers, but then you will fail the exam. Exam failure will lead to
course failure.
□ Define each of the key words listed under --Understanding the Terms.
You may either complete them as flash cards (word on side 1/definition on
side 2). Flash cards are to be on a ring holder with your name and chapter
as the top card or placed in a Ziploc bag with your name and chapter neatly
written on the bag. --OR-- as Cornell terms (word in narrow column with
definition written on the wider column.
Remember...anything worth doing is worth doing well.
Filling in the blank may get the work done, but it won't fill in the blank space between
your ears unless you do the assignment to learn.
I will be checking my email periodically throughout the summer. Contact me if needed.
Email: lkanawyer@centralusd.k12.ca.us
Good Luck! Mr. Kanawyer
Please write VERY clearly
AP Biology Student Information
Name: __________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian: ___________________________________________
Home Phone: ________________________________
Cell Phone: __________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________
Science Courses: Check all courses completed and circle courses currently taking for
2011-12.
Science I or Ag Science I
Science II or Ag Science II
Biology
Ag Biology
Zoology
Anatomy/Physiology
Chemistry
Physics
Botany
Other ________________________; __________________________
School Sports:
Fall: __________________________________ Coach: ___________________
Winter: ______________________________ Coach: ___________________
Spring: ______________________________ Coach: ___________________
Check all that apply:
Computer with word processing at home
Internet at home
Power point on home computer
Working printer at home
CD-ROM on home computer
Tell me about yourself: Personality, hobbies, other activities, college major and career idea
so far… (attach or write neatly on the back)
AP Biology
Conduct expectations:
I Promise to…
• Be prepared to learn every day and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in all
aspects of this course.
• Contribute positively to the class and never interfere with the learning of others.
• Study only Biology in Biology class.
• Follow all safety rules and guidelines as well as school rules; demonstrate respect
and courtesy for others.
• Do my own work to the best of my ability.
• Claim nothing that is not my own effort.
• Neither give nor receive test information on exam days.
• Conduct myself during lab assignments in a mature manner and understand that
any item broken or damaged due to my negligence may incur a fine to repair or
replace said item.
___________________________________________
Student Signature
_______________________
Date
I have read the above information and the AP Biology Course Syllabus with my student
and understand the required expectations of the course.
__________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
_________________________
Date
AP BIOLOGY COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE MATERIALS:
Textbook:
ƒ Mader, Sylvia S., Biology, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill, (2007)
Lab:
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AP Biology Lab Manual for Students
Mader, Sylvia S, Laboratory Manual: Biology, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill (2007)
Teacher designed lab investigations
Daily Required Supplies:
• Calendar to write assignments in
• Notebook with binding devoted to AP Biology or lined paper
• Binder with divider for AP Biology (This syllabus should be page #1)
• Blue/black pens
• pencils (mechanical preferred)
• Colored pencils
• Red pen (for grading)
• Calculator
• Graphing paper and college ruled lined paper
COURSE OVERVIEW:
AP Biology is a college level course taught using college level materials. Students will be required to
perform lab work, note-taking, essay writing, readings and participate in discussions. The course
follows the College Board course outline for AP Biology and emphasizes 8 themes: Science as a
process, Evolution, Energy transfer, Continuity and change, Relationship of structure to function,
Regulation, Interdependence in nature, and Science, technology, and society. All studies are
designed to prepare the student to take the College Board AP Biology exam in May (cost approx.
$80 or approval of waiver). Students will earn a score of 0 to 5. Scores of 3 to 5 indicate that the
student is knowledgeable in the subject matter and will earn them college credit. Units to be
awarded vary by university. The AP Biology exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and 4
required essays.
All homework assignments, lab reports, essays, projects, etc. will be given once and a due date will be
established. I expect you to get the assignments and complete them on time. It is your
responsibility to get any missed assignments and make up the work in a timely manner. Missed
assignments due to excused absences will receive full credit when completed in a timely manner.
Late work will receive a 70% credit if one day late and 50% credit 2 days late. No late work is
accepted after the two day late mark.
Many of the labs performed in AP Biology require perishable materials or whole class data to
complete and may not be available for make-up. Please make every effort to be in attendance on lab
days. Missed labs may affect the student’s grade. All planned absences should be reported to the
teacher prior to the absence.
CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS:
• Be prepared to learn every day and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in all aspects of
this course. To do this you should review class notes daily and read the text to preview the
next class session’s material.
• Contribute positively to the class and never interfere with the learning of others.
• Study only Biology in Biology class.
• Follow safety rules and guidelines as well as school rules; demonstrate respect and courtesy
for others.
• I reserve the right to assign seats and lab groups.
HONOR CODE:
• Do your own work to the best of your ability.
• Claim nothing that is not your own effort.
• Neither give nor receive test information on exam days.
GRADING:
Grading scale: A = 90-100%; B = 80-89%; C = 70-79%; D = 60-69%; F = less that 60%.
You are evaluated through quizzes, tests, homework, essays, lab work, and projects. Your grade is
weighted: 60% tests, 20% lab and quizzes and 20% homework. Your lowest test grade may be
dropped. I will calculate your grade every 3-4 weeks and provide an update. There will be no extra
credit or test re-takes for an improved grade.
GETTING HELP:
It is always best not to fall behind in your studies and good attendance is linked to success, but if
illness, sports, or lack of understanding put you in a bad place…TAKE CARE OF THE
PROBLEM EARLY! Exchange phone numbers and email with at least 3 people in the class that
can serve as your support strings. I provide extra help and make-up time due to absences at lunch on
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s (subject to change) and after school by appointment.
Set up a student account on the College Board site: http://www.collegeboard.com/?student
The AP site for students has lots of information, practice tests etc. for all AP subjects.
Ways to contact me:
Email:
lkanawyer@centralusd.k12.ca.us
Phone:
276-0280 xt. 1602
AP Biology is one of the most difficult AP subjects taught, but your hard work will be rewarded.
You will only get out what you put in.
Good Luck!
Mr. Kanawyer
Topic Guide
College Board’s AP Biology Course and Lab Syllabus
TOPIC
LAB TOPIC
I. Molecules and Cells……………………………………..…….25%
Chemistry of Life…………………………………..7%
Water
Organic molecules in organisms
1. Diffusion & Osmosis
Free energy changes
Enzymes
2. Enzyme Catalysis
Cells…………………………………………………10%
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Membranes
Subcellular organization
3. Mitosis & Meiosis
Cell cycle and it regulation
Cellular Energetics…………………………………..8%
Coupled reactions
4. Plant Pigments & Photosynthesis
Fermentation and cellular respiration
Photosynthesis
5. Cell Respiration
II. Heredity and Evolution………………………………………..25%
Heredity…………………………………………..….8%
Meiosis and gametogenesis
Eukaryotic chromosomes
Inheritance patterns
Molecular Genetics………………………………….9%
RNA and DNa structure and function
6. Molecular Biology
Gene regulation
Mutation
Viral structure and replication
7. Genetics of Organisms
Nucleic acid technology and applications
Evolutionary Biology…………………………………….8%
Early evolution of life
8. Population Genetics & Evolution
Evidence for evolution
Mechanisms of evolution
III. Organisms and Populations………………………………………50%
Diversity of Organisms………………………………….8%
Evolutionary patterns
Survey of the diversity of life
9. Transpiration
Phylogenetic classification
Evolutionary relationships
Structure and Function of Plants and Animals………….32%
Reproduction, growth, and development
10. Physiology of the Circ. Sys.
Structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations
Response to the environment
11. Animal Behavior
Ecology……………………………………………………………………10%
Population dynamics
Communities and ecosystems
12. Dissolved Oxygen &
Global issues
Primary Productivity
AP Biology Summer Essay
Address ALL of the essay prompt below. Please type or write the essay in
ink. Make sure you make good use of biology terminology.
The diagram above shows the succession of communities from annual plants
to hardwood trees in a specific area over a period of time.
a. Discuss the expected changes in biodiversity as the stages of
succession progress as shown in the diagram above.
b. Describe and explain THREE changes in abiotic conditions over time
that lead to the succession, as shown in the diagram above.
c. For each of the following disturbances, discuss the immediate and
long-term effects on ecosystem succession.
(i)
(ii)
A volcano erupts, covering a 10-square-kilometer portion of a
mature forest with lava.
A 10-square-kilometer portion of a mature forest is clear-cut.