Science

Grades: 9-10

Credit: 1 

THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE BIOLOGY GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. Increasing depth of understanding of life science standards from earlier grades to include the integration of engineering design, with a focus on crosscutting concepts, science and engineering practices; and patterns, processes, and interactions among living organisms including structures and processes, ecosystems, heredity, and unity and diversity.

 

Grade: 9

Credit: 1

THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE BIOLOGY GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. Advanced engagement and sense-making to develop an increasing depth of understanding of life science standards from earlier grades to include advanced engagement and sense-making the integration of engineering design, with a focus on crosscutting concepts, science and engineering practices; and patterns, processes, and interactions among living organisms including structures and processes, ecosystems, heredity, and unity and diversity.

 

Grades: 11-12

Credit: 1

NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL THE BIOLOGY OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. 

Advanced level study of the structure and function of human body systems from the cellular level to the organism level; interactions within and between systems that maintain homeostasis in organisms; how personal choices, environmental factors, and genetic factors affect the human body. This course does not fulfill the requirements of the Medical Academy.  

 

Grades: 11-12

Credit: 1

NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR BIOLOGY OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE. 

Comprehensive application of all science disciplines with a focus on concepts of the universe and its Stars, Earth and the solar system, history of planet Earth, Earth's materials and systems, plate tectonics, large-scale system interactions, the roles of water in Earth's surface processes, weather and climate, and biogeology; includes integration of engineering, technology and application of science core ideas.  

 

Grades: 11-12

Credit: 1

Recommended Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry or Physical Science 

Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation teaches students to apply chemistry, physics, and biology to a suspect, a criminal act or behavior, or a victim. This course prepares students in two distinct concentrations. The Forensic Science portion focuses on working in a crime lab setting as a forensic scientist or technician. Crime Scene Investigations covers the application of the scientific method at a crime scene, including scene processing and the identification and collection of evidence.

 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Grades: 11-12  

Credit: 1

NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL THE BIOLOGY OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. Advanced knowledge and understanding of natural resources, natural hazards, human impacts on Earth systems and global climate change; and engineering design solutions to solve various problems affecting Earth and its environment. Science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts from the science framework are incorporated into coursework.

 

Grades: 11-12

Credit: 1  

This is an introductory course for both science and non-science majors. It covers physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms.  These principles are explained through a study of cell structure, function, cellular respiration, basic biochemistry, cell energetics, the process of photosynthesis, and Mendelian and molecular genetics.  Also included with the course are basic ecological and evolutionary relationships of plants and animals and a survey of plant and animal diversity, including classification, morphology, physiology, and reproduction. Laboratory is required.   

 

Grades: 11-12

Course Number: 03999C1008 / 03999C1009

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Biology and Physical Science or Chemistry

Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II cover the structure and function of the human body. Included are body direction and orientation; basic principles of chemistry; a study of cells and tissues; metabolism; joints; the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; and the senses.  Dissection, histological studies, gross anatomy, and physiology are featured in the laboratory experience. 

 

Grades: 9-10

Credit: 1

NOTE: FULFILLS THE PHYSICAL SCIENCE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. Conceptual progression of understanding and knowledge of physical science standards from earlier grades with engineering design integration and focus on crosscutting concepts, science and engineering practices; and the basic concepts of chemistry and physics including matter and its interactions, motion and stability, energy, and waves and information technologies.

 

Grades: 10-12

Credit: 1

NOTE: FULFILLS THE PHYSICAL SCIENCE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. In-depth and progression of understanding and knowledge of the properties and interactions of matter including matter and its interactions, concentration of forces and motion, types of interactions, stability and instability in chemical systems, conservation of energy, energy transformations, and applications of energy to everyday life with a focus on the application of biology, earth science, environmental science, and physiology to the study of chemistry. Includes the integration of engineering design, crosscutting concepts, and science and engineering practices from the science framework.

 

Grades 10-12

Credit: 1

NOTE: FULFILLS THE PHYSICAL SCIENCE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. Advanced level in-depth and progression of understanding and knowledge of the properties and interactions of matter including matter and its interactions, concentration of forces and motion, types of interactions, stability and instability in chemical systems, conservation of energy, energy transformations, and applications of energy to everyday life with a focus on the application of biology, earth science, environmental science, and physiology to the study of chemistry. Includes the integration of engineering design, crosscutting concepts, and science and engineering practices from the science framework.

 

Grades 11-12

Credit: 1

NOTE: FULFILLS THE PHYSICAL SCIENCE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. Advanced level detailed exploration of properties of physical matter, physical quantities, motion and stability, energy, and waves and their applications for information transfer through authentic investigations and engineering design processes.

 

 

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DUAL ENROLLMENT INORGANIC CHEMISTRY/CHM 104 

Grades 11-12

Credit: 1

This is a survey course of general chemistry for students who do not intend to major in science or engineering and may not be substituted for CHM 111.  The lecture will emphasize the facts, principles, and theories of general chemistry including math operations, matter and energy, atomic structure, symbols and formulas, nomenclature, the periodic table, bonding concepts, equations, reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, phases of matter, solutions, pH, and equilibrium reactions.  Laboratory is required.   

 

Grades 11-12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Biology and Physical Science or Chemistry

This is a survey course of general chemistry for students who do not intend to major in science or engineering and may not be substituted for CHM 111.  The lecture will emphasize the facts, principles, and theories or general chemistry including math operations, matter and energy, atomic structure, symbols and formulas, nomenclature, the periodic table, bonding concepts, equations, reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, phases of matter, solutions, pH, and equilibrium reactions.  Laboratory is required. 

 

Grades 11-12

Credit: 1

This is the first course in a two-semester sequence designed for the science or engineering major who is expected to have a strong background in mathematics. Topics in this course include measurements, nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic structure, equations and reactions, basic concepts of thermochemistry, chemical and physical properties, bonding, molecular structure, gas laws, kinetic-molecular theory, condensed matter, solutions, colloids, and some descriptive chemistry topics. Laboratory is required.