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3rd & 4th Quarter AP Biology Syllabus-Mr. Mercer
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Chapter 22: Evolution- Darwinian View
Geological gradualism
Lamarck’s theory
Darwin’s Galapagos observations
Natural selection
Lines of evidence for Darwin’s theory
p. 438-451
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Chapter 23: How Populations Evolve
Gene pool
Causes of genetic variation
Hardy-Weinberg theorem
Natural selection
Genetic drift
p. 454-470
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Hardy-Weinberg Application of Evolving Populations Lab
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Chapter 24: Origin of Species
Biological “species”
Isolating mechanisms
(prezygotic/postzygotic)
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p. 472-488
Allopatric speciation
Sympatric speciation
Punctuated equilibrium
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Chapter 25: Macroevolution- Tracing Phylogeny
Fossils (formation & dating)
Adaptive radiation
Continental drift
Taxonomy (homology & molecular biology)
p. 491-507
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Chapter 26: Early Life and Origin of Life
Early atmosphere
Evidence for RNA
Miller & Urey’s experiment
Evolution of prokaryotic metabolism
Fox’s proteinoids
Evolution of eukaryotic cells
Protobionts
p. 512-528
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Chapter 26: Early Life and Origin of Life
Major Lineages (5 kingdom, 8 kingdom, 3 domain)
p. 529-531
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Evolution Unit Review and/or BLAST Lab
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Evolution Unit Review and/or BLAST Lab
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UNIT 7: Evolution (Ch. 22-26) Test (DAY ONE)
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UNIT 7: Evolution (Ch. 22-26) Test (DAY TWO)
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Chapter 50: An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere)
Chapter 51: Behavioral Ecology
p. 1080-1103
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
p. 1184-1206
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Chapter 55: Conservation Biology & Restoration Ecology
p. 1209-1229
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No School (Snow Make-Up Day)
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Ecology Unit Review
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UNIT 8: Ecology (Ch. 50-55) Test (DAY ONE)
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UNIT 8: Ecology (Ch. 50-55) Test (DAY TWO)
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Chapter 20: DNA Technology
Restriction enzymes
Cloning
Nucleic acid probes
DNA libraries
Gel electrophoresis
cDNA
Chapter 20: DNA Technology
PCR
Southern blotting
In situ hybridization
Chromosome walking
RFLP analysis
DNA sequencing
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p. 384-408
p. 384-408
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Chapter 20: DNA Technology—Review
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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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Biotechnology/Lab Unit (Ch. 20 & Labs) Test
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Chapter 40: Animal Unit Intro
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Chapter 43: Immune System
Inflammatory response
Humoral immunity
Immunological memory
Allergic reactions
B lymphocytes/T lymphocytes
p. 820-841
p. 898-919
Antigen-antibody reaction
Transfusions
Cell-mediated immune system
Active immunity/Passive immunity
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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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Chapter 43: Immune System (continued)
CASE STUDY
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Chapter 45: Hormones & the Endocrine System
Function of hormones
Hypothalamus/pituitary gland
Major glands—thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal medulla, adrenal cortex
Invertebrate hormones
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Chapter 45: Hormones & the Endocrine System (continued)
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Chapter 48: Nervous Systems
Neuron structure
Synapse-chemical, neurotransmitters
Nerve impulse-changes in membrane potential (action potential)
Evolution of nervous system
Reflex arc
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 9: Animal Systems (Ch. 40, 43, 45, 48) Test (DAY ONE)
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UNIT 9: Animal Systems (Ch. 40, 43, 45, 48) Test (DAY TWO)
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Animal Unit Test Corrections/Plant Unit Intro
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SPRING BREAK (3/28 – 4/6)
p. 943-961
p. 1011-1041
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Chapter 10: Photosynthesis
Structure of chloroplasts
Light reaction- products
Chapter 10: Photosynthesis
Calvin cycle
Photorespiration
Evolution of plants
Vascular tissue
p. 573-588
Bryophytes
Seedless vascular plants (ferns)
p. 181-192
Chlorophyll
Thylakoid membrane
p. 193-198
C4 plants
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Chapter 10 Wrap-Up and Lab Preview
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Photosynthesis Lab
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Lab Wrap-Up and…
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Chapter 29: Plant Diversity
Terrestrial adaptations
Alternation of generations
Vascular tissue
Chapter 36: Transport in Plants
Proton pump
Stem- transport of xylem sap
Water potential
Stem- transport of phloem sap
Roots- absorption of water & minerals
p. 738-753
Chapter 37: Plant Nutrition
Mycorrhizae
p. 756-768
Nitrogen cycle, Rhizobium, root nodules
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Chapter 38: Plant Reproduction & Development
Alternation of generations
Seed development
Flower (reproductive structure)
Germination
Pollination
Asexual reproduction
Double fertilization
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Transpiration Lab
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No School
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No School (Snow Make-Up Day)
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Chapter 39: Control Systems in Plants
Phototropism
Abscissic acid
Auxins
Ethylene
Cytokinins
Gibberellins
Phototropism
Thigmotropism
Gravitropism
Environmental stress
p. 771-786
p. 788-815
Flowering
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Chapter 39: Control Systems in Plants (continued)
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UNIT 10: Plant Systems (Ch. 29, 10, 36-39) Test (DAY ONE)
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UNIT 10: Plant Systems (Ch. 29, 10, 36-39) Test (DAY TWO)
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AP Exam Review
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***AP Biology Exam*** (8:00am)
p. 788-815
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