Transcript AP Biology (An Introduction )

AP Biology
(An Introduction)
Mr. Boswell
Room 208
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Overview – 1
Day
1. Attendance
2. Introduction to 21st century science (20 min.)
3. Introduction to AP Biology & Mr. Boswell (15 min.)
4. Summer Project Insights (5 min.)
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Baby gorilla reacts to a cold stethoscope
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INTRODUCTION TO
21ST CENTURY SCIENCE
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20th CENTURY SCIENCE
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Alba – GFP bunny
 Expired in 2002
 “Transgenic art”
 AP Lab #6
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Human Genome Project
 Completed in 2003
 Joint Genome Institute (Walnut Creek, CA)
 Sequenced entire human genome (DNA)
 Cost $2.7 billion
 2004, Celera (J. Craig Venter) = $300,000,000
(11%)
 2010, Illumina (San Diego, CA) = $14,500
(0.0005%)
 2013, $1,000 or less
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21 Century Therapies
 Gleevec – Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
 1 pill a day
 Sprycel & Tasigna
 In 2010, Oncept DNA Vaccine
 Canine Oral Melanoma
 Transdermal application
 June 2010, “siRNA ‘Cure’ for Ebola?” (Geisbert et
al.)
 May 20, 2010, first “synthetic” life form is
created
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2013 Biotechnology
 U. Pitt group produces human heart cells from
iPSCs that spontaneously beats on its own
 Human Liver tissue regrown from iPSCs
 Surgeons at Duke University implanted a
bioengineered blood vessel into patient
 Netherlands researchers produced lab-grown
burger from ONLY cow stem cells.
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Stanford University
 Newest department: Bioengineering
 Stanford has a $1,000,000,000 commitment
 Last department added: 23 years ago
 Computer Science
 Silicon Valley
 MIT
 Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard (2004)
 Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research (2008)
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INTRODUCTION TO AP BIOLOGY
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The Essence of AP Biology
 “"if you want easy college Bio credit do dual-
enrollment, but if you want to really learn the process
and practice of Biology, take AP Bio.”
 From AP Teacher Community on collegeboard.org
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2013 AP Biology Results
AP Biology CBHS
5
2
10% 12%
 Pass Rate = 88%
 “5”s = 10%
 Students = 100
4
32%
3
46%
1
0%
There will be zero 1s or 2s this year.
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Why this class is difficult…
1. Honors Biology ≠ AP Biology
-- Biology knowledge base may be deficient
2. 42 Chapters (over 1,000 pages)
3. 3 credits vs. 8 credits for college
4. Significant Mathematics focus (Chi-Square Test, etc.)
5. Application & Evaluation Test Questions
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Why this class not difficult…
1. Clear expectations
 Vocabulary & Objectives
2. Information is readily available
3. Course Materials sourced from 5 Biology textbooks
4. Course materials are easily accessible
5. Few complicated concepts
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What is a College Level Course?
 Student-Driven Learning
 “students are expected to work independently outside
the class”
 Role of teacher is to highlight some important points
 Will NOT cover every concept in class
 Homework will consist of videos or readings that need
to be completed before class
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Q1
Biochemistry
Cells
Energetics
Classical & Molecular Genetics
3 Lab Exercises
Q3
Animal & Human Physiology
Ecology
Free-Response Questions
12 Lab Exercises
CHAPTERS [9]
CHAPTERS [17]
Q2
Q4
DNA Technology & Genomics
Evolution
Plant Physiology
7 Lab Exercises
Review for AICE Papers &
AP Exam
CHAPTERS [14]
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Q1 Grading
Quizzes
Work
Lab
TESTS
Summer
Project
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Class Discussions
 You WILL be called on to attempt an answer
 I want to hear what you have to say
 Please make all questions and comments relevant to
the content discussion
 If your question is off topic, write it down and ask it later
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INTRODUCTION TO MR. BOSWELL
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AP Biology Background
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Undergrad: Philosophy & Biochemistry
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HHMI (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) Cohort
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Masters: Medical Economics & Epidemiology
Inaugural Fellow (2008) @ University of Florida
AP Summer Institute (2007, 2008, 2009, & 2012)
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AP Fellows Grant & Stanford University
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AP Annual Conference (2008, 2012)
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AP Biology Review at 2012 National Science Bowl
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Broward County 2013 AP Biology Review
Test Item Contributor for 2014 AP Biology Exam
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SUMMER PROJECT &
TESTS
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Summer Project
 The worksheet is due by 11:59pm on 8/23/13
 Email to [email protected]
 The Online Assessments must be complete by 11:59pm
on 8/23/13
 In Class Assessment:
 Biology – Wednesday (8/21/13)
 Chemistry – Friday (8/23/13)
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BUM Insights
 Nucleoid / Cell Wall present in bacterial cells?
 Prokaryotes?
 Does Golgi Body (Apparatus) contain ribosomes?
 Need to know the number of chromosomes,
chromatids, and chromatin in each stage of mitosis
 What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?
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BUM In Class Assessment
 30 Questions
 8 Multiple Correct (Select ALL of the following…)
 22 Multiple Choice
 Spread evenly between 3 topics covered in the BUM
 About ½ of the questions are application
 Review the Formative Assessment & Worksheet
 Think about what would happen if an organelle or molecule
were to malfunction.
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Consider various pathologies of cell organelles, molecular
properties of water, and cell cycle
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CUS Insights
 Polar means it can dissolve in ______
 Amino acids can act as BOTH an _____ and a
_____
 Which functional groups act like acids? Bases?
 Learn Polar bonds and polar molecule rules
 Which molecules exhibit Van der Waal forces?
 Which functional groups have a carbon double
bonded to an oxygen?
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CUS In Class Assessment
 26 Questions
 16 Multiple Choice
 10 Multiple Correct
 Score is out of 25 (one question is effectively Xtra credit)
 Review the Formative Assessment & Worksheet
 Functional groups are important
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Upcoming Tests
 8/28/13 – First Test
 TEST Q1-01 (15%)
 Covers Only Chapters 3-5
 Focus is on CH 5
 Application & Pathologies
 10/14/13
 Cumulative Test (20%)
 Afterschool on Monday 10/14/13
 110 students in Auditorium &
60 students in Media Center
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