Resources
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This section contains invaluable resources used in preparation of the USABO Open, Semifinal, and Final Exams. The two covers shown up top are different editions of the USABO Bible, Campbell Biology. Students really only need Campbell's Biology to succeed on the open exam. The ancillary texts below are recommended for more advanced students aiming to excel on the semifinal exam.
The miscellaneous links are other resources that may also assist you in preparation. Keep in mind that some of the other textbooks are intended to be used after you have completed Campbell (which is no minor feat!).
Past Mock Exams
Miscellaneous
Bozeman Biology - Contains lots a useful videos for both regular and AP biology with many examples and diagrams. Mr. Anderson explains the new AP Biology curriculum very well. He also has a YouTube channel.tjBCMNetwork - A website dedicated to helping students succeed in Biology 1, Chemistry 1, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry. It contains helpful lectures and practice problems written by past officers.
Biology Textbooks Study Guides - Student-created study guides for each chapter for both AP Bio and Freshman Bio textbooks. Note: Not perfectly accurate but condensing chapters in personal study guides as you go along like this person did is a good idea.
Biology Videos Channel - Visual simulations and real world examples; 62 videos.
Freeman Biology Tutorials - Very basic animations, best used as a preview before approaching a topic.
Kimball's Biology Resources - Summaries of concepts separated by alphabet/topic. Specificity-oriented, recommended use for reference only.
DNA Learning Center - The resources tab consists of several animations helpful for students beginning to learn about the mechanisms of DNA.
Botany - Mauseth 4th edition - Very wide range of material suited for many levels of learners. Includes exercises, flashcards, and crosswords.
Human Anatomy- McKinley O'Loughlin - Helpful only for a variety of quizzes. Chapters don't have titles.
Endocrine Web - Site organized very well into glands. Disorders are helpful to skim for USABO open and semifinal exams, as several endocrine disorders have previously appeared on various tests.
Interactive Biology - Brief texts on key concepts, as well as very visual videos ranging from 5 to 15 minutes long.
Genetics and Evolution - A document with more links recommended for learning Genetics and Evolution. Note that some of these overlap with the links posted above. Also, note that not all of these are very helpful.
Past IBOs - Past IBO results and tests. Tests will also be later posted under Practice.
General Biology Videos on YouTube: YouTube lectures are generally very informative. The MIT ones are especially recommended.