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Course Descriptions

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The Advanced Placement Program offers 34 courses and exams. In this section, you can select the official AP Course Description for the most up-to-date information about each course and exam.

Course Descriptions Index
 Art History Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture Computer Science A English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition Environmental Science
European History French Language and Culture German Language and Culture Government and Politics: Comparative Government and Politics: United States
Human Geography Italian Language and Culture Japanese Language and Culture Latin Macroeconomics
Microeconomics Music Theory Physics B Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology Spanish Language Spanish Literature and Culture Statistics Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design Studio Art: Drawing United States History World History  


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