A.P. Biology is an elective course for students with a special interest in and high motivation for an in-depth study of the biological sciences. For all topics, the emphasis is on laboratory investigation. The course builds on the concepts covered in the student's previous Biology course, with greater detail in content and with additional topics and laboratory investigations. A student may elect to take the Advanced Placement Biology Examination and may qualify for college placement. First semester topics include the unity of life, cellular energetics, and genetics.
Second semester includes the diversity of life, scientific evolution, ecology, and behavior.
An opportunity is provided for an independent research project. Optional topics include nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, oxidation-reduction, and electrochemistry. A.P. Chemistry are designed for highly motivated students who wish to achieve additional skills to ensure greater success in first-year chemistry at the college level. Students may elect to take the Advanced Placement Chemistry Examination and my qualify for college placement in chemistry. The course emphasizes problem solving, laboratory and organizational skills, independent study habits, and self-discipline while engaged in chemical investigations.