Ecology | AP®︎/College Biology | Science | Khan Academy
Welcome to the fascinating subject of ecology! From population dynamics to biodiversity, this unit explores the complex web of interactions that make up our natural world.
Overview
Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
life-health · population-ecology
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
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Course
Introduction
AP Biology Unit 8: Ecology
- Subject Overview: This unit covers the study of ecology, focusing on the interactions within the natural world, ranging from population dynamics to biodiversity.
- Core Themes (AP Biology Framework):
- ENE (Energy): Focuses on energy flow and biological systems.
- EVO (Evolution): Examines evolutionary processes within ecological contexts.
- IST (Information Storage and Transmission): Explores how biological systems process and respond to information.
- SYI (Systems and Interactions): Analyzes the complex interactions between organisms and their environments.
- Curriculum Structure: The unit is organized into specific learning objectives (LO) and essential knowledge (EK) points mapped to the official AP Biology course standards.
- Key Topics:
- Population dynamics and growth.
- Energy flow through ecosystems.
- Biological diversity and community interactions.
- Environmental and systemic changes.
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