AP Biology or AP Chemistry this fall: Which class should I choose?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the decision of whether to take AP Biology or AP Chemistry in the upcoming fall semester. Participants share their experiences and opinions on the merits of each course, considering factors such as personal interest and future academic plans.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant has completed Honor Biology and is currently taking Chemistry in summer school, seeking advice on which AP science class to choose.
  • Another participant suggests reviewing the topic outlines of both courses and considering personal interests, noting that AP Chemistry may be beneficial for future advanced biology classes.
  • A participant with experience in both courses recommends AP Chemistry over AP Biology, although they question the characterization of chemistry and biology as "evils."
  • Another participant supports the choice of AP Chemistry, citing a chemistry professor's view that chemistry is essential for understanding biology.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally lean towards recommending AP Chemistry, but there is no consensus on the characterization of the subjects or the reasons behind their preferences.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of familiarity with the courses and their content, which may influence their recommendations. There is also a lack of detailed discussion on specific course content or personal experiences with AP exams.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering AP science courses, particularly those weighing the options between AP Biology and AP Chemistry.

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Completed Honor Biology in June and doing Chemistry in summer school. Can do only one science class in the fall. AP Biology or AP Chemistry this fall, which one? Thanks for your help.
 
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I assume you have seen the topic outlines of what each course (or atleast the AP test) covers?
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/biology/topic.html?biology".
Does one seem to appeal to your interests over the other?

If you have future plans on perusing more advanced biology classes [or any real science for that matter] (for example, university level), the AP chemistry would be good to have I know, but I have no idea about biology past 9th grade.

In my own personal opinion, it is a choice of the lesser of two evils, biology or chemistry. I would lean towards chemistry.
 
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1) Having experience in both courses, I would definitely suggest AP Chemistry over AP Biology.

2) Though, mrjeffy321, why is chemistry "the lesser of two evils" ? Moreover, how are chemistry and biology "evils" ?
 
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my would suggest the chem also. As my chem prof would alway say that chem is the tool for understanding biology so it best to learn chem since after that you will have a better grasp of biology.
 

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