INTEGRATED SCIENCE: 140

This course is a required course for all students from the class of 2000 and beyond.  The class will emphasize Chemistry and Physics providing the background for Biology, Earth and Space, and higher level Chemistry and Physics.

ACCELERATED INTEGRATED SCIENCE: 163

This class emphasizes earth & space content with enough chemistry and physics topics to provide the background for future science courses.  It is designed to allow interested accelerated students the opportunity to take more advanced classes as an upperclassman. Enrolling in this course implies that the student is willing to work extremely diligently in order to cover core content for three science divisions.  Students taking this course may not repeat Integrated or Earth & Space science courses for credit, and must take a biology, chemistry, and physics course to round out their four core science courses.

BIOLOGY: 141

This course is designed for the college bound student with the course providing basic background for college biology.  Laboratory skills are developed and emphasized through laboratory exercises, written analysis of results, and critical examination of biological issues.

ACCELERATED BIOLOGY: 142

This enhanced Biology course provides a rapid paced, accelerated and challenging experience that will prepare students for AP Biology.  Accelerated Biology is designed for students who want to pursue Biology at a high level and enroll in Advanced Placement Biology.

EARTH AND SPACE: 143

This is an intermediate level science course encompassing all of the Earth and Space Science and Unifying Ideas core content including: Earth Systems, Environmental Sciences, Geology and Geologic Processes, Meteorology, and Astronomy.

INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY: 144

Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the change that matter undergoes.  Emphasis will be placed on the major concepts of chemistry with basic laboratory skills emphasized.

ACCELERATED CHEMISTRY: 145

 Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the change matter undergoes.  Major emphasis will be placed concerning mathematical concepts and laboratory skills.  This class is designed for students who will pursue chemistry on a high level and enroll in AP Chemistry.

PHYSICS:  146

This is a course that puts physics in the language of English and mathematics.  The concepts of physics are learned in plain everyday language.  This course is an introductory course as background to college physics or higher levels of high school physics.

ACCELERATED PHYSICS: 147

This course is taught on a high math level and gives the serious science student an opportunity to delve into Physics.  This course is essential to prepare for AP Physics.

AP BIOLOGY: 148

This is a second year biology course designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course.  Primary responsibility is to prepare students for the National AP Biology Exam in May. Subjects are covered in much greater depth than in Accelerated Biology. Emphasis is placed on lecture, AP laboratory exercises and written analysis of topics.  Text is used as a reference.  It is highly recommended that the student also take Anatomy and Physiology.

AP CHEMISTRY: 149

AP Chemistry is a second year course.  The Course is designed to prepare students for the national AP Chemistry Exam.  Topics covered include most aspects of inorganic chemistry covered in depth and detail, which is equivalent to one year of introductory college chemistry.

AP PHYSICS: 150

This course is a college level, mathematically-based,  laboratory-oriented course.  The primary responsibility is to prepare students for the national AP Physics test.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: 151

This is a challenging course offering in the biological sciences. This course is recommended for juniors and seniors. It is designed for students who like the sciences and/or who are interested in pursuing a career in the medical science fields or Allied Health Fields.  This course compliments AP Biology.

FIELD BIOLOGY/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: 152

Topics covered include The Earth, The Atmosphere, Water Resources, Ecosystems, Biogeochemical Cycles, Populations, Land Use, Energy Resources, Pollution, Impact on Human Health and Global Change.  While not an AP course, this class may assist a student in preparing for the National AP Environmental Science Exam.

 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: 154

Emphasis is placed on study of carbon-based compounds and the reactions, which they undergo. This is a highly recommended course for anyone interested in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry and medicine.

FORENSIC CHEMISTRY: 155

This class is designed to explore the science of crime scene analysis.  Emphasis will be placed on application of concepts learned in chemistry in order to solve problems.  Subject matter may be unsettling at times; use your discretion as to your tolerance level.

BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (INTERNET RESEARCH): 193- Offered 2008-2009 alternating years

In this course junior/senior students will learn how to appropriately use the Internet to research science topics.  This course is designed to present the latest and newest advances in biological issues concerning today’s developments.  The students will use the issues for development, presentation, and discussion of topics in specialized areas of biology.  This class will aid the upper classmen in their preparation for college level general/science classes.  This course will teach each student the huge realm of information available to them on the Internet and how to effectively use the research appropriately.

GENETIC, GENES, THERAPY, PRIONS: 194

This course will expand on the learning in Biology or Accelerated Biology.  Topics covered will include genetics, RNA synthesis, prions, and medical therapies.  Studying genetic transmission of traits and the ability of science to correct a genetic disease will be investigated as to the current technology and treatments

RESOURCE INTEGRATED SCIENCE: 159

COLLABORATIVE INTEGRATED SCIENCE: 164

UNIT INTEGRATED SCIENCE: 910

The class will emphasize Chemistry and Physics providing the background for Biology, Earth and Space, and higher level Chemistry and Physics.

RESOURCE BIOLOGY: 160

COLLABORATIVE BIOLOGY: 165

UNIT BIOLOGY: 911

This course will provide basic background for college biology.  Laboratory skills are developed and emphasized through laboratory exercises, written analysis of results, and critical examination of biological issues.

RESOURCE EARTH AND SPACE: 161

COLLABORATIVE EARTH AND SPACE: 166

UNIT EARTH AND SPACE: 912

This intermediate level class is designed to address the following topics; internal and external sources of energy, plate tectonics, energy transfers, law of conservation of matter, movement of matter, formation of the earth, geologic time, charging earth systems, life and earth’s atmosphere, weather, formation of the solar system, formation of elements and stars and formation of galaxies. 

COLLABORATIVE CHEMISTRY: 167

Chemistry is the study of the composition structure and properties of matter and the change that matter undergoes.  Emphasis will be placed on the major concepts of chemistry with basic laboratory skills emphasized.