2015-16 3rd Quarter AP Biology Syllabus-Mr. Mercer

1/25MUnit 6: Chapter 5: Intro to Carbohydratesp. 69 -74

TChapter 9: Cellular Respirationp. 160 – 170 catabolic pathways oxidation-reduction phosphorylation
NAD+/NADHglycolysis Kreb’s Cycle

WChapter 9: Cellular Respirationp. 170 – 178
electron “fall”fermentation
chemiosmosisother metabolic pathways

ThChapter 9: Wrap-Up
FRespiration Case Study

2/1MRespiration Case Study

TLab: Mealworm Respiration Rates

WLab Wrap-Up

ThChapter 21: The Genetic Basis of Developmentp. 411 – 433
Model organismsCell differentiationStem cells

FChapter 21: The Genetic Basis of Developmentp. 411 – 433
MorphogenesisApoptosisEvolutionary similarities

2/8MUnit 6 Review
TUNIT 6: Respiration/Development (Ch. 9 & 21) Test Ch. 9 & 21 L. Logs Due

WUnit 7: Chapter 20: DNA Technologyp. 384-408
Restriction enzymesCloningcDNA
Nucleic acid probesDNA libraries

ThChapter 20: DNA Technologyp. 384-408
PCRGel electrophoresis
FChapter 20: DNA Technology
Southern blottingRFLP analysisDNA sequencingp. 384-408

2/15MChapter 20: Wrap-Up

TTransformation Lab: Intro & Video
WTransformation Lab: Set-Up
ThTransformation Lab: Analysis
FCrime Lab: Intro & Pipetting Practice

2/22MCrime Lab: PCR of Crime Scene DNA
TCrime Lab: Electrophoresis
WCrime Lab: Analysis & Wrap-Up

ThUNIT 7: Biotechnology/Lab Unit (Ch. 20 & Labs) TestCh. 20 L. Logs Due

FUnit 8: Chapter 40: Animal Unit Introp. 820-841

2/29MChapter 43: Immune Systemp. 898-919
Inflammatory responseAntigen-antibody reactionHumoral immunity
TransfusionsImmunological memoryCell-mediated immune system
Allergic reactionsActive/Passive immunityB lymphocytes/T lymphocytes

TChapter 43: Immune System (continued)

WChapter 43: Immune System (continued)

ThChapter 43: Immune System (continued)

FImmune System Case Study

3/7MImmune System Case Study

TChapter 45: Hormones & the Endocrine Systemp. 943-961
Function of hormonesHypothalamus/pituitary gland
Major glands—thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal medulla, adrenal cortex

WChapter 45: Hormones & the Endocrine System (continued)Ch. 40 & 43 L. Logs Due

ThChapter 48: Nervous Systemsp. 1011-1041
Neuron structureSynapse-chemical, neurotransmitters
Nerve impulse-changes in membrane potential (action potential)
Reflex arcAutonomic nervous system: sympathetic vs. parasympathetic

FChapter 48: Nervous Systems (continued)

3/14MAnimal Unit Review

TUNIT 8: Animal Systems (Ch. 40, 43, 45, 48) Test (FRQ)Ch. 45 & 48 L. Logs Due
WUNIT 8: Animal Systems (Ch. 40, 43, 45, 48) Test (Multiple Choice & Math)

ThUnit 9: Chapter 29: Plant Diversityp. 573-588
Terrestrial adaptationsEvolution of plantsBryophytes
Alternation of generationsVascular tissueSeedless vascular plants (ferns)

FChapter 10: Photosynthesisp. 181-192
Structure of chloroplastsChlorophyllThylakoid membrane

3/21MChapter 10: Photosynthesisp. 193-198
Light reaction- productsCalvin cycleC3 vs. C4 plants

TChapter 10: Wrap-Up Photosynthesis Lab Demo
WPhotosynthesis Lab Review

ThChapter 36: Transport in Plantsp. 738-753
Proton pumpStem- transport of xylem sapWater potential
Stem- transport of phloem sapRoots- absorption of water & minerals

End of 3rd Quarter
FSpring Break (March 25th – April 3rd)

4/4MChapter 37: Plant NutritionCh. 29, 10, 36 L. Logs Duep. 756-768
MycorrhizaeNitrogen cycle, Rhizobium, root nodules

TChapter 38: Plant Reproduction & Developmentp. 771-786
Alternation of generationsSeed developmentGermination
Flower (reproductive structure)PollinationDouble fertilization

WChapter 38: Wrap-Up

ThChapter 39: Control Systems in Plantsp. 788-815
PhototropismAbscissic acidAuxins
EthyleneCytokininsGibberellins
TropismsFlowering controlEnvironmental stress

FPlant Unit Review
4/11MUNIT 9: Plant Systems (Ch. 29, 10, 36-39) Test (FRQ)Ch. 37, 38, 39 L. Logs Due
TUNIT 9: Plant Systems (Ch. 29, 10, 36-39) Test (Multiple Choice & Math)

WUnit 10: Chapter 50: An Introduction to Ecology & the Biospherep. 1080 – 1103
Chapter51:Behavioral Ecologyp. 1106 - 1133

ThChapter51: Behavioral Ecologyp. 1106 - 1133
FChapter 52: Population Ecologyp. 1136 – 1156
4/18MChapter 53: Community Ecologyp. 1159 – 1180
TChapter 54: EcosystemsCh. 50-52 L. Logs Duep. 1184 – 1206
WChapter 55: Conservation Biologyp. 1209 – 1229
ThEcology Review & Math Practice

FUNIT 10: Ecology (Ch. 50-55) TestCh. 53-55 L. Logs Due

4/25MAP Exam Review
TAP Exam Review
WAP Exam Review
ThAP Exam Review
FAP Exam Review

5/2MAP Exam Review
TAP Exam Review
WAP Exam Review
ThAP Exam Review
FAP Exam Review

5/9M***AP Biology Exam*** (8:00am)

AP Exam Schedule

Week 1

Morning Session
8 a.m. / Afternoon Session
12 noon
Monday, May 2 / Chemistry
Environmental Science / Psychology
Tuesday, May 3 / Computer Science A
Spanish Language and Culture / Art History
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Wednesday, May 4 / English Literature and Composition / Japanese Language and Culture
Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Thursday, May 5 / Calculus AB
Calculus BC / Chinese Language and Culture
Friday, May 6 / German Language and Culture
United States History / European History
Studio Art--last day for Coordinators to submit digital portfolios (by 8 p.m. EDT) and to gather 2-D Design and Drawing students for physical portfolio assembly. Teachers should have forwarded students' completed digital portfolios to Coordinators before this date.

Week 2

Morning Session
8 a.m. / Afternoon Session
12 noon / Afternoon Session
2 p.m.
Monday, May 9 / Biology
Music Theory / Physics C: Mechanics
/ Physics C: Electricityand Magnetism
Tuesday, May 10 / U.S. Government and Politics / Spanish Literature and Culture
French Language and Culture
Wednesday, May 11 / English Language and Composition / Italian Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Thursday, May 12 / Comparative Government and Politics
World History / Statistics

Friday, May 13 Human Geography Latin
Microeconomics