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Science Courses FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY: CELLS AND SYSTEMS 136140 This introductory semester course is designed for the students who have had difficulty with prior courses in science. The course has the theme: “Who Am I?” and looks at scientific methods, human anatomy and physiology, eukaryotic cells and the cell environment, aspects of cell division, biochemistry and disease. These topics will give students the necessary background for making informed decisions about themselves and their environment. Numerous laboratory activities, lectures, and discussions will emphasize process and thinking skills. FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY: EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY 136150 FOUNDATIONS OF MATTER AND CHANGE Laboratory safety, experimental design, problem solving skills, and graphical analysis will be utilized in the study of a variety of relationships in the chemical world. The study of matter and how matter can change is the primary focus of this FOUNDATIONS OF FORCES AND MOTION IN ONE-DIMENSION 136310 Laboratory safety, experimental design, problem solving skills, and graphical analysis will be utilized in the study a variety of relationships in the physical world. One dimensional motion is a primary focus. BIOLOGY2/BIOLOGY 3 13712L This course is the second in a sequence of three courses and is designed to build on concepts presented in Biology 1. The theme for Biology 2 is “Why Am I Different?” Topics such as classification, change over time, genetics, cell division, DNA structure and replication, protein synthesis and DNA technology will be studied. The topics will be presented in a format similar to Biology 1. The course will give students a better understanding of the natural process of creating groups, DNA technology and advancements and how these concepts impact them. BIOLOGY 3 137130 This course is the continuation of Biology 1 and 2, and completes the core curriculum. It gives the student the full overview of the life sciences. The theme of the third semester is “Where Am I going?” Topics in this course include: biomes, food webs and chains, biogeochemical cycles, succession, plant structure and function, photosynthesis, cellular and respiration and human ecology. The topics will be presented in a format similar to Biology 1 and 2. BIOLOGY//MATTER & CHANGE 13714L BIOLOGY: CELLS AND SYSTEMS 137140 This is the initial course in a sequence of biology courses that together will provide a college preparatory experience in the life sciences. The course has the theme: “Who Am I?” and MATTER AND CHANGE 137210 This semester course will include a study of physical and chemical changes, classification of matter, phase changes, atomic structure, the periodic table, laws of conservation of matter as well as the history of chemistry. Safety in the laboratory, the scientific method, graphing and metric measurement will be an integral part of this laboratory intensive course. Group interaction, discussion, and cooperation during laboratory practice and mathematical problem-solving sessions will be commonplace. Open-ended laboratory experiences, requiring student collaboration and multiple-step problem solving execution, will be frequent. CHEMISTRY 2/CHEMISTRY 3 13722L CHEMISTRY 2 137220 This course is the second in the recommended sequence of chemistry courses. Course topics include atomic structure, bonding, nomenclature, moles, reactions, stoichiometry and thermochemistry. CHEMISTRY 3 137230 This is the continuation of Chemistry 1 and 2 and completes the core curriculum in chemistry. This semester course follows Chemistry 2 and includes a study of nuclear chemistry, quantum mechanics, periodicity, solutions, kinetics, redox and an introduction to organic chemistry. FORCES AND MOTION IN ONE-DIMENSION PHYSICS 2/PHYSICS 3 13732L PHYSICS 2 137320 This is the second in the recommended sequence of physics courses. Course topics include two-dimensional motion, two-dimensional vectors., two-dimensional forces, universal gravitation, conservation of energy and momentum, thermal energy and special topics. This course is designed for students who wish to continue with science at either the high school or collegiate level. Physics is essential for the completion of a well-rounded science background. PHYSICS 3 137330 This course is the continuation of Physics 1 and 2 and completes the core curriculum in physics. Course topics include waves, sound, optics, static electricity, current electricity, electricity and magnetism and special topics. BIOLOGY 2/BIOLOGY 3 (Honors) 13812L BIOLOGY 2 (Honors) 138120 Honors Biology is designed for the student who anticipates a science based career, is in the top 10% of the class, desires an accelerated program, and intends to take the advanced courses in science. Students will explore the topics covered in Biology 2 in greater depth. Instruction will emphasize laboratory investigation, independent research and scientific analysis. A weighted grade is given. BIOLOGY 3 (Honors) 138130 Honors Biology is designed for the student who anticipates a science-based career, is in the top 10% of the class, desires an accelerated program, and intends to take the advanced courses in science. Students will explore the topics covered in Biology 3 in greater depth. Instruction will emphasize laboratory investigation, independent research and scientific analysis. A weighted grade will be given. BIOLOGY/MATTER & CHANGE (Honors) HONORS BIOLOGY: CELLS AND SYSTEMS This is the initial course in a sequence of biology courses that together will provide a college preparatory experience in the life sciences. The course has the theme: “Who Am I?” and looks at scientific methods, human anatomy and physiology, eukaryotic cells and the cell environment, aspects of cell division, biochemistry and disease. The topics will be presented through numerous laboratory activities, lectures and discussions; and will emphasize process and thinking skills. Students may take this course concurrently with Honors Matter and Change and/or Honors Forces and Motion in One Dimension. This course is designed to challenge the top ten percent of students and is more intensive and requires increased levels of critical thinking and mathematical reasoning than Biology- Cells and Systems. It is designed for the student who anticipates a science-based career, desires an accelerated science program, and intends to take advanced courses in science. A weighted grade is given. HONORS MATTER AND CHANGE 138210 This semester course will include a study of physical and chemical changes, classification of matter, phase changes, CHEMISTRY 2/CHEMISTRY 3 (Honors) 13822L CHEMISTRY 2 (Honors) 138220 This is the second in the recommended sequence of honors chemistry courses. This course is designed as an intensive chemistry course in preparation for college and is designed to challenge the top 10%. It will include a more comprehensive study of the concepts described in Chemistry 2 in terms of laboratory experiences and requires the use of problem-solving and critical thinking skills. A weighted grade is given. CHEMISTRY 3 (Honors) 138230 This is a continuation of Honors Chemistry 1 and 2 and completes the core curriculum in Honors Chemistry. This course is designed as an intensive chemistry course in preparation for college and is designed to challenge the top 10%. It will include a more comprehensive study of the concepts described in Chemistry 3 in terms of laboratory experiences and requires a more intense emphasis on problem-solving and critical thinking skills. A weighted grade is given. HONORS FORCES AND MOTION IN ONE-DIMENSION 138310 Laboratory safety, experimental design, problem-solving skills, and graphical analysis will be utilized in the study of forces and motion in one dimension. This course is designed PHYSICS 2/PHYSICS 3 (Honors) 13832L PHYSICS 2 (Honors) 138320 This is the second in the recommended sequence of honors physics courses. This course is designed as an intensive physics course in preparation for college and is designed to challenge the top 10%. It will include a more comprehensive study of the concepts described in Physics 2 in terms of laboratory experiences and requires the use of problem-solving and critical thinking skills. A weighted grade is given. PHYSICS 3 (Honors) 138330 This course is the continuation of Honors Physics 1 and 2 and completes the core curriculum in honors physics. This course is designed as an intensive physics course in preparation for college and is designed to challenge the top 10%. It will include a more comprehensive study of the concepts described in Physics 3 in terms of laboratory experiences and requires a more intense emphasis on problem-solving and critical thinking skills. A weighted grade is given. ADVANCED BIOLOGY [AP Biology] 13915L This course is designed for those students who are considering science as a profession or wish to earn college credit during high school. The content is equivalent to that of ADVANCED CHEMISTRY [AP Chemistry] 13925L The theoretical aspects of chemistry will be emphasized with specific attention to such topics as development of atomic theory, stoichiometric relationships, kinetic theory of gases, thermo chemistry, atomic structure and properties, chemical bonding, states of matter, solution and descriptive chemistry. An emphasis is placed on topics tested by the AP exam. A weighted grade is given. ADVANCED PHYSICS (Honors) 13935L This course is designed for those students having an above average interest and/or ability in science. The course consists of a more intense study of the first year topics including mechanics, electricity, magnetism, light, optics, atomic and nuclear physics. A greater opportunity for individual lab and project work will allow students to follow particular interests. Instructional methods include: lecture, discussion, literature research, and laboratory. This course will provide maximal preparation for college physics. A weighted grade is given. SEMESTER ELECTIVES IN SCIENCE CONCEPTS OF CHEMISTRY 2 136220 This course is designed for those students wishing to obtain an appreciation of the science of chemistry and its principles. The major concepts of chemistry are introduced in a clear, understandable manner with minor emphasis given to mathematical applications. Instructional methods include lecture, discussion, demonstration and laboratory experiences to allow students to become actively involved in chemistry as an experimental course. CONCEPTS OF CHEMISTRY 3 136230 This course is designed for students wishing to obtain an appreciation of the science of chemistry and its principles. This semester course is a continuation of concepts of Chemistry 2. CONCEPTS OF PHYSICS 2 136320 This course is designed for students who wish to learn more about science but have not developed the mathematical skills necessary for physics. Mathematics will be kept at an algebraic level. This course is a practical approach to physics that looks at the concepts of motion, electricity, magnetism, light, sound and the atom. These concepts are studied through descriptions, examples, laboratory activities and lectures. The course will involve both individual and group work and will provide the student with the practical physics necessary to deal with our technological society. CONCEPTS OF PHYSICS 3 136330 This course should be taken in sequence with Concepts of Physics 2. This course is designed for students who wish to ANIMAL BEHAVIOR 137400 This course is designed for students to gain an understanding of behavioral research. Students will learn the basics of experimental design and statistical analysis of results. Students will investigate animal response, mating strategies, habitat usage, and social behaviors. Students interested in human behaviors and psychology will find this course a valuable tool in understanding research based psychology and BIOCHEMISTRY 137440 Biochemistry will be an introductory course emphasizing the following topics, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, membranes, enzymes, and carbohydrate, lipid, and energy metabolism, amino acids, and nucleotides. MEDICAL SCIENCE 137470 The nature of human health and disease is stressed with an emphasis on normal functioning of tissues, organs and systems versus pathologic conditions. Causes, symptoms and FORENSIC SCIENCE 137480 This course is intended to introduce the student to the field of forensic science, science as applied to the law. Forensic science includes all areas of scientific endeavor, such as medicine, anthropology, entomology, physics, chemistry and biology. The student will also be introduced to criminalistics, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 137500 Environmental Science centers on the principles of ecology. The student will investigate the way nature operates when left undisturbed and when influenced by man. Major concepts include: studies of soil, air and water, environmental variables, population dynamics, indicator organisms, succession, pathology of the environment, and energy. The student will use laboratory experiences, field trips, audio-visuals, current literature, guest speakers, and textbook studies in an investigation of nature’s way. ASTRONOMY AND METEOROLOGY 137550 This course is designed for students interested in our solar system and beyond. Topics include evolution of our solar system, star birth, star death, galaxies supernovas, quasars, black holes, satellites, space exploration, and our own planet. NASA satellite data, NOAA materials, computer and video programs, the star lab planetarium, and our Celestron 8 inch telescope will be utilized. Methods of instruction include class discussion, videos, computer programs, group/individual research and projects. SCIENCE LABORATORY ASSISTANT 137930 This is a special course for students to have the opportunity to learn laboratory skills needed for any scientific career. The student will develop skills in making chemical solutions, raising laboratory animals, microbiology techniques, maintaining equipment and supplies used in science classes, | |||||||||||||