AP Biology
3/2014
NAME: _________________________
ECOLOGY UNIT
The field of Ecology will be discussed over five days followed by a multiple-choice exam.
Students will be expected to prepare notes in advance for each of the discussion days. Notes for
the fifth day will cover a topic of the student’s choice.
A complete set of notes will be worth 100 points. All notes must be completed by March ___ .
This sheet must be included with your final notes.
Mar 18/Tues
 Chap 52 Introduction to ecology and the biosphere: scope of ecology, vocabulary, aquatic
and terrestrial biomes
Mar 19 Wed
 Chap 53 Population ecology: age structure diagrams, survivorship curves, population
growth curves, growth rate, population cycles, limiting factors
Mar 20 Thurs
 Chap 54 Community Ecology: competitive exclusion principal, predation, camouflage,
symbiosis, trophic structure, ecological succession, biodiversity
Mar 21 Fri
 Chap 55 Ecosystems: energy flow through ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles (water,
carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus), biological magnification
Mar 24 Mon
 Chap 56 Conservation biology and human impact on the biosphere: Discussion of global
issues (NOTE: Investigate an ecological problem or issue of your choice—its causes,
consequences, and possible solutions. Every student will be expected to participate in the
class discussion.)
Mar 25 Tues
 Field Trip: Museum of Science & Industry
Mar 26 Wed
 Review for Test: LAST DAY TO PRESENT NOTES FOR CREDIT
Mar 27 Thurs
 Ecology EXAM
Tentative Dates:
Mar 31 - Apr 11
PLANTS
April 21 – 25
ANIMALS
Apr 28 –May 2
AP Labs review
May 5 – 9
AP Biology Exam Review
May 12 (Mon)
AP Biology Exam