2015-16 3rd Quarter AP Biology Syllabus-Mr. Mercer
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Unit 6: Chapter 5: Intro to Carbohydrates
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Chapter 9: Cellular Respiration
oxidation-reduction
phosphorylation
NAD+/NADH
glycolysis
Kreb’s Cycle
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Chapter 9: Cellular Respiration
electron “fall”
fermentation
chemiosmosis
other metabolic pathways
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Chapter 9: Wrap-Up
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Respiration Case Study
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Respiration Case Study
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Lab: Mealworm Respiration Rates
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Lab Wrap-Up
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Chapter 21: The Genetic Basis of Development
Model organisms
Cell differentiation
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Chapter 21: The Genetic Basis of Development
p. 411 – 433
Evolutionary similarities
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UNIT 6: Respiration/Development (Ch. 9 & 21) Test
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Unit 7: Chapter 20: DNA Technology
Restriction enzymes
Cloning
Nucleic acid probes
DNA libraries
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p. 411 – 433
Stem cells
Unit 6 Review
Ch. 9 & 21 L. Logs Due
p. 384-408
cDNA
Chapter 20: DNA Technology
PCR
p. 384-408
Gel electrophoresis
Chapter 20: DNA Technology
Southern blotting
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Apoptosis
p. 170 – 178
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p. 160 – 170
catabolic pathways
Morphogenesis
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p. 69 -74
RFLP analysis
DNA sequencing
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Chapter 20: Wrap-Up
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Transformation Lab: Intro & Video
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Transformation Lab: Set-Up
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Transformation Lab: Analysis
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Crime Lab: Intro & Pipetting Practice
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Crime Lab: PCR of Crime Scene DNA
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Crime Lab: Electrophoresis
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Crime Lab: Analysis & Wrap-Up
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UNIT 7: Biotechnology/Lab Unit (Ch. 20 & Labs) Test
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Unit 8: Chapter 40: Animal Unit Intro
p. 384-408
Ch. 20 L. Logs Due
p. 820-841
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Chapter 43: Immune System
p. 898-919
Inflammatory response
Antigen-antibody reaction
Humoral immunity
Transfusions
Immunological memory
Cell-mediated immune system
Allergic reactions
Active/Passive immunity
B lymphocytes/T lymphocytes
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Chapter 43: Immune System (continued)
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Chapter 43: Immune System (continued)
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Chapter 43: Immune System (continued)
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Immune System Case Study
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Immune System Case Study
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Chapter 45: Hormones & the Endocrine System
Function of hormones
p. 943-961
Hypothalamus/pituitary gland
Major glands—thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal medulla, adrenal cortex
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Chapter 45: Hormones & the Endocrine System (continued)
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Chapter 48: Nervous Systems
Neuron structure
Ch. 40 & 43 L. Logs Due
p. 1011-1041
Synapse-chemical, neurotransmitters
Nerve impulse-changes in membrane potential (action potential)
Reflex arc
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Autonomic nervous system: sympathetic vs. parasympathetic
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Chapter 48: Nervous Systems (continued)
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Animal Unit Review
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UNIT 8: Animal Systems (Ch. 40, 43, 45, 48) Test (FRQ)
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UNIT 8: Animal Systems (Ch. 40, 43, 45, 48) Test (Multiple Choice & Math)
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Unit 9: Chapter 29: Plant Diversity
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Evolution of plants
Bryophytes
Alternation of generations
Vascular tissue
Seedless vascular plants (ferns)
Chapter 10: Photosynthesis
p. 181-192
Chlorophyll
Thylakoid membrane
Calvin cycle
C3 vs. C4 plants
Chapter 10: Photosynthesis
Light reaction- products
p. 193-198
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Chapter 10: Wrap-Up & Photosynthesis Lab Demo
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Photosynthesis Lab Review
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Chapter 36: Transport in Plants
Proton pump
Stem- transport of xylem sap
Stem- transport of phloem sap
End of 3rd Quarter
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p. 573-588
Terrestrial adaptations
Structure of chloroplasts
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Ch. 45 & 48 L. Logs Due
Spring Break (March 25th – April 3rd)
p. 738-753
Water potential
Roots- absorption of water & minerals
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Chapter 37: Plant Nutrition
Mycorrhizae
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Ch. 29, 10, 36 L. Logs Due
p. 756-768
Nitrogen cycle, Rhizobium, root nodules
Chapter 38: Plant Reproduction & Development
p. 771-786
Alternation of generations
Seed development
Germination
Flower (reproductive structure)
Pollination
Double fertilization
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Chapter 38: Wrap-Up
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Chapter 39: Control Systems in Plants
p. 788-815
Phototropism
Abscissic acid
Auxins
Ethylene
Cytokinins
Gibberellins
Tropisms
Flowering control
Environmental stress
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Plant Unit Review
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UNIT 9: Plant Systems (Ch. 29, 10, 36-39) Test (FRQ) Ch. 37, 38, 39 L. Logs Due
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UNIT 9: Plant Systems (Ch. 29, 10, 36-39) Test (Multiple Choice & Math)
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Unit 10: Chapter 50: An Introduction to Ecology & the Biosphere
Chapter 51: Behavioral Ecology
p. 1080 – 1103
p. 1106 - 1133
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Chapter 51: Behavioral Ecology
p. 1106 - 1133
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Chapter 52: Population Ecology
p. 1136 – 1156
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Chapter 53: Community Ecology
p. 1159 – 1180
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Chapter 54: Ecosystems
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Chapter 55: Conservation Biology
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Ecology Review & Math Practice
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UNIT 10: Ecology (Ch. 50-55) Test
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AP Exam
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***AP Biology Exam*** (8:00am)
4/11
4/18
Ch. 50-52 L. Logs Due
p. 1184 – 1206
p. 1209 – 1229
Ch. 53-55 L. Logs Due
AP Exam Schedule
Week 1
Monday, May 2
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
8 a.m.
12 noon
Chemistry
Psychology
Environmental Science
Tuesday, May 3
Computer Science A
Art History
Spanish Language and Culture
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Wednesday, May 4 English Literature and Composition
Japanese Language and Culture
Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Thursday, May 5
Calculus AB
Chinese Language and Culture
Calculus BC
Friday, May 6
German Language and Culture
European History
United States History
Studio Art--last day for Coordinators to submit digital portfolios (by 8 p.m.
EDT) and to gather 2-D Design and Drawing students for physical portfolio
assembly. Teachers should have forwarded students' completed digital
portfolios to Coordinators before this date.
Week 2
Monday, May 9
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
Afternoon Session
8 a.m.
12 noon
2 p.m.
Biology
Physics C: Mechanics
Physics C: Electricity and
Music Theory
Tuesday, May 10
U.S. Government and Politics
Magnetism
Spanish Literature and
Culture
French Language and Culture
Wednesday, May 11 English Language and Composition
Italian Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Thursday, May 12
Comparative Government and Politics
Statistics
World History
Friday, May 13
Human Geography
Microeconomics
Latin