Science

Required Courses

• Integrated Science I (2002400)
  Grade 9
  
  This course includes general concepts associated with earth and physical science. Students will make predictions, conduct experiments and analyze data to draw conclusions.

• Integrated Science I Honors (2002410)
  Grade 9
  
  This course includes general concepts associated with earth and physical science. Students will make predictions, conduct experiments and analyze data to draw conclusions. This course includes a major research paper/project. Students need high reading skills.

• Biology I (2000310)
  Grade 10
  
  This course includes microorganisms, plants and animals, scientific methodology, cell biology, genetics, evolution, classification of living organisms, and ecological relationships.

• Biology I Honors (2000320)
  Grade 10
  
  This course includes the study of molecular biology and the cell. This course includes many projects, science fair participation and much group work.

• Physical Science (2003310)
  Grades 11-12
  
  This course gives general overview of chemistry and physics and is designed for those not needing more rigorous chemistry or physics course. It includes concepts of atomic bonding, chemical composition, radioactivity, laws of motion, energy and forces, electricity, sound, light , and technology.

• Chemistry I (2003340)
  Grades 10-12; Prerequisite: Algebra I
  
  This course is designed to promote the understanding of the properties of matter and the changes matter undergoes. Students will study elements and characteristics of elements using laboratory work as well as class work. Strong algebra skills and the ability to memorize and solve problems are important for success in Chemistry.

• Chemistry I Honors (2003350)
  Grades 10-12; Prerequisite: Algebra I
  
  This is a rigorous upper level science course with in-depth study of matter and energy, atomic structure, chemical symbols and formulas, gas laws, and periodicity. The student should have excellent skills in algebra, reading comprehension, problem solving, and memorization. Comprehensive labs supplement the class work.

• Physics I Honors (2003390)
  Grades 10-12; Prerequisite: Algebra II
  
  This survey course is designed to prepare students for college level algebra-based physics. Students should be very strong in algebra skills. Topics include many aspects of classical mechanics, as well as thermodynamics, wave motion, light, sound, electricity, and basic circuitry analysis.
  

Elective Courses
Elective courses available to students who have completed or are enrolled in the three required science courses.

• Marine Biology
  Grade 12; Prerequisite: Integrated Science, Biology I (minimum grade of C)
  
  This intensive course of study begins with important concepts in oceanography (1st semester) and relates these to the living world of marine plants and animals (2nd semester). Labs and field trips are included and are student funded. Coursework includes an overview of job opportunities in the marine sciences.

• Anatomy and Physiology Honors (2000360)
  Grades 11-12
  
  This rigorous, high level course is intended only for those going into the medical profession. Course requires tremendous amount of memorization and completion of various dissection activities.

• AP Biology (2000340)
  Grades 11-12
  
  This course is designed to be equivalent to a college biology course and covers topics from atoms to zoology in more detail than other high school courses. Involves intensive writing in preparation for the AP exam essay questions.

• AP Chemistry (2003370)
  Grades 11-12; Prerequisites: Chemistry Honors, Algebra II
  
  This course is designed to be the equivalent of the general inorganic chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college. All Chemistry Honors topics are covered in much greater depth. New topics include rate laws, equilibrium systems, basic organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. The course is designed for students who plan to go into human or veterinary medicine. Passing the AP test at the end of the year can lead to earning as many as seven college credits, including the two first year inorganic classes and one lab credit.

• AP Physics B (2003420)
  Grades 11-12; Prerequisites: Trig or Pre-Calculus
  
  The Physics B course includes topics in both classical and modern physics. Knowledge of algebra and basic trigonometry is required for the course; the basic ideas of calculus may be introduced in the theoretical development of some physical concepts, such as acceleration and work. Understanding of the basic principles involved and the ability to apply these principles in the solution of problems should be the major goals of the course. Passing the AP test at the end of the year can lead to the student earning as many as seven college credits, including the two first year physics classes and one lab credit.