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AP Biology provides in-depth knowledge of Biology, equivalent to a first-year university level, revolving around 4 Big Ideas: Evolution, Energetics, Information Storage and Transmission, and Systems Interactions. The course emphasizes scientific thinking, experimental data analysis skills, and the ability to apply biological principles to explain the complex world of life.

Common Challenges When Learning AP Biology

Difficulty in linking biological levels: Needing to connect knowledge from molecular, cellular, organismal levels to populations and ecosystems.
Challenge with complex Biochemical & Genetic processes: Requiring a deep understanding of metabolic and energy pathways, and mechanisms of heredity and variation.
Barrier in analyzing experimental data: Needing to accurately interpret experimental results, graphs, biological statistics, and experimental design.
Obstacle in applying the 4 Big Ideas: Requiring the application of core principles (Evolution, Energetics, etc.) to explain diverse phenomena.

Course Content

Unit 1: Chemistry of Life

1.1: Structure of Water and Hydrogen Bonding

1.2: Elements of Life

1.3: Introduction to Biological Macromolecules

1.4: Properties of Biological Macromolecules

1.5: Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules

1.6: Nucleic Acids

Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function

2.1: Cell Structure: Subcellular Components

2.2: Cell Structure and Function

2.3: Cell Size

2.4: Plasma Membranes

2.5: Membrane Permeability

2.6: Membrane Transport

2.7: Facilitated Diffusion

2.8: Tonicity and Osmoregulation

2.9: Mechanisms of Transport

2.10: Cell Compartmentalization

2.11: Origins of Cell Compartmentalization

Unit 3: Cellular Energetics

3.1: Enzyme Structure

3.2: Enzyme Catalysis

3.3: Environmental Impacts on Enzyme Function

3.4: Cellular Energy

3.5: Photosynthesis

3.6: Cellular Respiration

3.7: Fitness

Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle

4.1: Cell Communication

4.2: Introduction to Signal Transduction

4.3: Signal Transduction

4.4: Changes in Signal Transduction Pathways

4.5: Feedback

4.6: Cell Cycle

4.7: Regulation of Cell Cycle

Unit 5: Heredity

5.1: Meiosis

5.2: Meiosis and Genetic Diversity

5.3: Mendelian Genetics

5.4: Non-Mendelian Genetics

5.5: Environmental Effects on Phenotype

5.6: Chromosomal Inheritance

Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation

6.1: DNA and RNA Structure

6.2: Replication

6.3: Transcription and RNA Processing

6.4: Translation

6.5: Regulation of Gene Expression

6.6: Gene Expression and Cell Specialization

6.7: Mutations

6.8: Biotechnology

Unit 7: Natural Selection

7.1: Introduction to Natural Selection

7.2: Natural Selection

7.3: Artificial Selection

7.4: Population Genetics

7.5: Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

7.6: Evidence of Evolution

7.7: Common Ancestry

7.8: Continuing Evolution

7.9: Phylogeny

7.10: Speciation

7.11: Extinction

7.12: Variations in Populations

7.13: Origin of Life on Earth

Unit 8: Ecology

8.1: Responses to the Environment

8.2: Energy Flow Through Ecosystems

8.3: Population Ecology

8.4: Effect of Density of Populations

8.5: Community Ecology

8.6: Biodiversity

8.7: Disruptions to Ecosystems

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Is AP Biology difficult?

AP Biology is a course with depth equivalent to the first year of university, demanding good analytical thinking and knowledge integration skills. With a systematic pathway at Intertu, you can completely conquer this subject.

Does studying AP Biology require a good foundation in Chemistry and Mathematics?

Basic knowledge of Chemistry is very useful, especially for Molecular and Cellular Biology. Basic mathematical skills are necessary for data analysis and genetics problems.

What are the "4 Big Ideas" in AP Biology?

These are four overarching themes that frame the entire course: Evolution, Energetics, Information Storage and Transmission, and Systems Interactions.

How is the practical/lab component assessed in the AP exam?

The AP Biology exam focuses on assessing students' understanding of scientific experimental design and their ability to analyze and interpret experimental data, rather than directly testing hands-on lab skills.

How does Intertu specifically support students studying AP Biology?

Intertu helps students systematize knowledge according to the 4 Big Ideas, clarifies complex biological concepts, provides intensive practice in data analysis skills, scientific explanation, and applies effective AP exam strategies.

Does Intertu offer trial classes and how is the tuition fee for AP Biology calculated?

Yes, Intertu Education offers Trial Classes. The tuition fee for AP Biology depends on the selected study hour package and level of support service. Please contact Intertu's counseling team directly for a detailed fee schedule and advice.

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