AP Biology Enrichment
Hands-on experiments central to the AP Biology curriculum
AP Biology Enrichment is offered in-person at the Dolan DNALC location only.
In-Person AP Biology Enrichment
This course explores topics in genetics and biotechnology covered by the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Biology curriculum. Students will perform hands-on experiments central to the AP Biology curriculum that cover concepts and techniques from 4 of the 7 curriculum units, including Unit 1: The Chemistry of Life, Unit 3: Cellular Energetics, Unit 6: Gene expression and Regulation, and Unit 7: Natural Selection. Lab Investigations will strengthen core skills such as collecting and analyzing data, interpreting data to draw conclusions and developing and supporting a claim with evidence. Students will:
- perform recombinant DNA technology techniques including bacteria transformation, DNA digest and gel electrophoresis;
- target and amplify DNA by polymerase chain reaction (PCR);
- simulate populations to explore principles of population genetics;
- use Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) and DNA Subway to explore DNA databases and perform DNA sequence analysis; and
- generate phylogenetic trees to show evolutionary relationships.
In-person Course @ the DNALC Features:
- Courses will meet on Saturdays.
- Families will be provided with onsite safety guidelines and student drop off/pick up procedures after registration.
- Classes are limited to 8 students per classroom, with no more than 2 classes scheduled in the building at one time.
- Students will be seated one per lab bench, and work with their own dedicated sets of equipment.
- Lab protocols have been adapted to reduce or eliminate the need for student movement within the classroom.
Details:
- Grades 9–12, who have completed Living Environment or equivalent; recommended for students currently enrolled in AP Bio
- $500 per student
- Not currently offered; future sessions TBD
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