AP BIOLOGY
2015-2016
Class Information
Instructor:
Email:
Webpage:
Mrs. Christy L. Miller
cmiller@johnmilledge.org
www.cmiller4jma.weebly.com
turnitin.com
class ID:
9898504
enrollment password: apbio2015
Textbook
Campbell, Biology in Focus, AP Edition, 1e
Lisa A. Urry, et al., 2014
Materials
o 2-3 inch binder
o dividers for the following: Syllabus, Notes, Test Prep, Lab
o composition book for lab (will be provided)
Course Description
AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their
understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the
following topics: evolution, cellular processes — energy and communication,
genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions.
Laboratory Requirement
This course requires that 25 percent of the instructional time will be spent in
hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations that
provide students with opportunities to apply the science practices.
AP Biology - Registering Your Pearson Mastering Student Access Code
Step 1: Go to www.pearsonschool.com/access.
Step 2: Enter SSNAST in the box and click the Enter Code button.
Step 3: Select Covered Titles, then choose Science. Choose your title from the list:
Campbell, Biology in Focus, AP Edition, 1e, Urry/Cain/Wasserman/Minorsky/Jackson/Reece
Step 4: If the information matches your title, select Student Registration.
Step 5: Read and accept the Pearson’s License Agreement and Privacy Policy.
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Create your user name and password.
Enter the student access code: SSNAST-BANJO-GRAND-SOUGH-MIMIR-JADES
Step 7: Entering your profile
Enter your personal information.
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Select Other and enter your school information.
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Enter the Course ID: CMILLER4JMA
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Once at your course home page, visit the Learn More section for additional information.
Summer Assignment 2015
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Part I: Textbook
A. Chapter Notes
Read the following chapters in the textbook and take notes that will prepare you to write an essay about the
material. Your typed notes are to be submitted on turnitin.com by midnight as follows:
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Chp 40 Population Ecology
Sun, June 14th
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Chp 41 Species Interactions
Sun, June 28th
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Chp 42 Ecosystems and Energy
Sun, July 19th
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Chp 43 Global Ecology and Conservation
Sun, August 2nd
The material will be discussed the first few weeks of school, and a cumulative multiple choice/essay test will
follow.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B. Online Assignments
Complete the following online assignments at the Mastering Biology page by midnight.

Chp 40 Population Ecology
Sun, June 14th

Chp 41 Species Interactions
Sun, June 28th

Chp 42 Ecosystems and Energy
Sun, July 19th

Chp 43 Global Ecology and Conservation
Sun, August 2nd
Part II: AR Book Test
Choose ONE title from the following list and complete an AR test by Thursday, August 6th.
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The Hot Zone
Richard Preston

The Demon in the Freezer
Richard Preston

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Rebecca Skloot
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Do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns!!!!