Course Development Guide

May 1, 2008

Course Title

Advanced Placement Laboratory Science

Course Description

An AP Laboratory Science course is necessary for students to be college bound and work ready in this major. Depending upon the focus of the career major, different AP courses could be offered. A student must take one of the following worth 120 hours of instruction: AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, or AP Chemistry.

Contact

Robin Schott
405-743-5554
rscho@okcareertech.org
or
Tina Fugate
405-743-5139
tfuga@okcareertech.org

OCAS Codes OHLAP Credit Course Length Prerequisites
AP Biology 5035
AP Environmental 5121
AP Chemistry 5055
Yes
120 Hours

Biology I
Chemistry or currently enrolled in Chemistry
Algebra I
Geometry

Knowledge and Skills

Please refer to AP Biology, AP Environmental, or AP Chemistry Course Development Guides for specific knowledge and skills.

Accountability Measures, Assessments, or Evaluation Procedures

National Science Standards (5th ed). (1998). National Research Council, Washington, D.C., National Academy of Sciences

 

Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills (2003). Oklahoma State Department of Education-PASS-{ www.sde.state.ok.us}

All AP Courses undergo an AP Course Audit through College Board.  Please refer to their website for further information.

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com

 

Industry Alignments

Curriculum Resources

Curriculum sources for AP Biology, AP Environmental, and AP Chemistry can be found in their  Course Development Guides.

This Course Found In These Career Majors

Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Pathway: Science and Mathematics
Career Major: Biotech Medical
Career Major: Biotech Ag
Career Major: Biotech Pharmaceutical
Career Major: Biotech Environmental