Front Matter -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Advanced Study in Biology: Ideal and Reality -- 3 Quality and Content of the Learning Experience for Students -- 4 Teachers and Teaching -- 5 Outcomes -- 6 Summary and Discussion of Recommendations -- Appendix A Charge to the Biology Panel from the Parent Committee -- Appendix B Comparison of Specifics in the IB And AP Course Outlines and Corresponding Examination Questions -- Appendix C Laboratory Experience in AP and IB Biology Courses -- Appendix D Some Useful Web Sites for Advanced Biology Courses -- Appendix E Conclusions and Recommendations from the 1990 NRC Report Fulfilling the Promise: Biology Education in the Nation's Schools.