This course is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Biology Exam in May. Topics such as cytology, biochemistry, genetics, plant anatomy and physiology, human anatomy and physiology, evolution,and ecology will be covered. All students taking this course are required to take the AP exam, which costs approximately $95. Depending on one’s exam score and the institution of higher learning one attends, a student may receive college credit for this high school course. Laboratory work is an integral part of this course. Prerequisites: Honors Biology I, Honors Chemistry I, minimum average of 93 in previous science class, and approval from current science teacher and another teacher from honors level course; Taking Honors Anatomy prior to this course is strongly recommended. Alternates years with AP Environmental Science (Available in 2022/23, 2024/2025, etc.)