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In AP Biology, students investigate how living systems grow, adapt, and evolve.

What Is AP Biology?

This course is about the science of life. Students cultivate their understanding of biology using inquiry-based labs, experiments, modeling, data analysis, and evidence-based reasoning. AP Biology includes written arguments, quantitative reasoning, scientific modeling, and connections to real-world biology in medicine, research, and the environment.

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AP Biology connects students to the fields of medicine, biotechnology, environmental science, genetics, health science, and research. It helps them build the kind of problem-solving and analytical skills used in college and future careers. Give students the opportunity to earn college credit and advanced placement with AP Biology.

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