Welcome



**WELCOME TO AP BIOLOGY ** This AP Biology course is designed to conform to the standards set forth by the College Board. The two central goals of the AP Program in Biology are to help students develop a conceptual framework for modern biology and gain an appreciation of science as a process. This course will stress eight major themes: Science as a Process, Evolution, Energy Transfer, Continuity and change, Relationship of structure and function, Regulation, Interdependence in nature, Science, technology and society. During the year, you will be applying these themes to a wide range of topics.

Expectations: AP Biology requires discipline and commitment on the part of the student. It is an expectation that you will complete all readings/assignments with the anticipation that you will be prepared for an active classroom discussion. Class sessions will introduce new material, allow time for questions, and include special instructions; there is really no way to make up a missed class. It is, therefore, essential that you make a conscientious effort to attend every class and be prepared to participate.

Because this is a college level course, it will be taught with college level difficulty. This course is very rigorous and challenging, but also very interesting and exciting. This class is conducted at the college level and students are expected to work accordingly.

I look forward to an exciting and challenging year!

Mrs. Gopie