SCIENCE

 

 

Course Number

 

 

Course Description

 

 

Pre-Requisites

 

 

Grade

 

 

Units

Diploma Option

C-College Prep

TC – Tech/Career

26.0120003

Biology I Honors Y is an accelerated course designed for students interested in pursuing advanced sciences or careers in the science or engineering fields.  Students will learn and understand biological processes that occur on the molecular, cellular, systemic, and environmental levels.  Students will also be able to implement applications of biological processes to everyday situations.

1 Unit of Science
Algebra I and
Teacher Recommendation
(8th grade flow chart)

9-12

1.0

C/TC

26.0120011

Biology I Y is a recommended course in which the students will learn and understand biological functions and systems on the cellular, genetic, evolutionary, systematic, and ecological levels.  Students will also be able to implement applications of biological processes to everyday situations.

1 Unit of Science

9-12

1.0

C/TC

26.0120015

Biology I Y (T) has the same content as Biology I Y.  This class is team taught with special education support to make indicated adjustments in methodology and/or management.

1 Unit of Science

IEP Rec

9-12

1.0

C/TC

26.0140092

26.0140093

AP Biology A &B is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course usually taken by biology or other science majors during their first year.  The Advanced Placement course in biology differs significantly from the usual first high school course in biology with respect to the textbook used, the range and depth of topics covered, laboratory work done by students, and the time and effort required of students.  It provides students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. Some students, as college freshmen, are permitted to undertake upper-level courses in biology or register for courses for which biology is a prerequisite after achieving an adequate score on the optional Advanced Placement Examination.

1 unit Biology, 1unit Chemistry
REVISED:  1996
and Dept. Recommendation

10-12

.50

C/TC

40.0130000

40.0130001

Honors Biology II A & B is an accelerated version of the advanced biology course designed to allow students to study more deeply particular aspects of biology and/or explore research topics in biological functions and systems on the cellular, genetic, evolutionary, systematic and ecological levels.  Significant depth is expected at the honors level.

Biology I or equivalent

10-12

.50

C/TC

40.0110008

40.0110009

Physical Science A & B is a course designed to give the student a basic introduction to the nature of chemistry and physics.  This course operates at an accelerated pace, examining content in much greater detail so as to prepare students for future advanced science courses.  Performance tasks including laboratory activities will be reinforced with mathematical solutions and everyday technological applications.  This course will satisfy the graduation requirement of one (1) unit of a physical science credit.

 

10-12

.50

C/TC

40.0110012

40.0110013

Physical Science A&B (T) has the same content as Physical Science A&B. This class is team taught with special education support to make indicated adjustments in methodology and/or management.

IEP Recommendation

10-12

.50

C/TC

40.0710011

Oceanography Y  studies the ocean composition and structure, and the dynamics of energy within the ocean.  Included in the course are the ocean basins, floors, tides, currents, and impact on weather and climate, as well as the interaction with human systems.    Marine biology will comprise a small portion of the course.

1 Unit of Science

10-12

1.0

C/TC

26.0710099

Zoology Y is a systematic study of the animal kingdom and their basic identification characteristics.  Emphasis will be placed on comparative anatomy, as well as on the methods that each phyla uses to accomplish the basic life processes.

1 unit Biology

10-12

1.0

C/TC

26.0730003

Human Anatomy/Physiology Honors Y   is an accelerated course designed to give the student an in-depth look at the structures and functions of the major systems of the human body.  The course is intended for the student who is interested in pursuing a career in the allied medical fields or who is interested in advanced competency in medical science.  Significant depth is expected at the honors level.

1 unit Biology

10-12

1.0

C/TC

26.0730011

Human Anatomy/Physiology Y is designed to give the student a overview of the structures and functions of the major systems of the human body.  The course is intended for a student who is interested in pursing a career in various medical fields and physical education. 

1 unit Biology

10-12

1.0

C/TC

40.0210011

Astronomy Y  is the study of the matter and energy beyond the earth's atmosphere and the relationship between the earth and that matter and energy.  Topics include the structure and origin of planets and planetesmals, stars, galaxies and galaxy clusters, dark matter, the edge of the universe, and the energy of the universe.

1 Unit of Science

10-12

1.0

C/TC

40.0410011 

Meteorology Y  is the study of the structure and function of the atmosphere including the dynamics between its matter and energy and their effect on weather and climate.

1 Unit of Science

10-12

1.0

C/TC

40.0530092

40.0530093

Advanced Placement Chemistry A&B is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory chemistry course usually taken by students who have an interest in biological sciences, physical sciences, or engineering.  The Advanced Placement Chemistry course expands the knowledge and skills gained during the introductory high school chemistry course.  It provides students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of chemistry. 

Chemistry I Honors or Teacher Recommendation

10-12

.50

C/TC

40.0510003

Honors Chemistry I Y is an accelerated introduction to the study of the structure, properties and functions of matter, and is the foundation for a variety of fields of study as well as the basis for much of modern day industry and economics.  Because of the abstract nature of atoms and molecules there is a strong conceptual component in its study, including both qualitative and quantitative laboratory work and mathematical analysis.  At the honors level there is a significant amount of mathematics.

1 Unit of Science
and
Algebra I

10-12

1.0

C/TC

40.0510011

Chemistry I Y is the study of the structure, properties and functions of matter, and is the foundation for a variety of fields of study and careers in industry and business.  Because of the abstract nature of atoms and molecules there is a strong conceptual component in its study, including both qualitative and quantitative laboratory work and some mathematical analysis.

1 unit of Science
1 unit Elementary Algebra
 (minimum)

10-12

1.0

C/TC

40.0520000

40.0520001

Chemistry II Honors A&B  is a robust continuation of the Honors Chemistry I course providing greater depth of study, introducing new chemical topics, and providing opportunities for research and application.

Algebra II
and
Chemistry I Honors
or
 Teacher Rec

10-12

.50

C/TC

40.0810003

Honors Physics I Y is an accelerated in-depth study of energy and its relation to matter, beginning with mechanics (the study of motion) and extending to nuclear, sound, and electromagnetic energies.  Electromagnetic energies include optics and electricity and magnetism. Vector mathematics and algebraic analysis are used extensively. This course will satisfy the graduation requirement of one (1) unit of a physical science or may be used as regular science credit.

2 Units of Science
Algebra II
or Concurrent Enrollment

10-12

1.0

C/TC

40.0810011

Physics I Y  is a detailed conceptual study of energy and its relation to matter, beginning with mechanics (the study of motion) and extending to nuclear, sound and electromagnetic energies.  Electromagnetic energies include optics, electricity and magnetism.  This course will satisfy the graduation requirement of one unit of a physical science or may be used as regular science credit.

2 Units of Science Algebra I

10-12

1.0

C/TC

40.0830092

40.0830093

Advanced Placement Physics A& B provides a systematic introduction to the main principles of physics and emphasizes the development of problem-solving ability.  The course ordinarily forms both parts of the college sequence that serves as the foundation in physics for students majoring in pre-medicine, or applied sciences.  Some students, as college freshmen, are permitted to undertake upper-level courses in physics or register for courses for which physics is a prerequisite after achieving an adequate score on the optional Advanced Placement Examination.

2 Units of Science,
one of which must be Physics
Algebra II
and Dept. Recommendation

11-12

.50

C/TC

40.0820000

40.0820001

Honors Physics II A&B is a robust continuation of the Honors Chemistry I course providing greater depth of study, introducing new chemical topics, and providing opportunities for research and application.

2 Units of Science,
Algebra II
or concurrent enrollment

10-12

.50

C/TC

40.0930099

Forensic Science Y  Students will learn the scientific protocols for analyzing a crime scene, how to use chemical and physical separation methods to isolate and identify materials, how to analyze biological evidence and the criminal use of tools, including impressions from firearms, tool marks, arson, and explosive evidence.

Biology and Chemistry

10-12

1.0

C/TC

26.0611008

26.0611009

Environmental Science A&B is designed as an integrated and global approach to science and technology. The concepts in this course focus on the links between living things, their surroundings, and the total environment of the planet. The scientific principles and related technology will assist the student in understanding the relationships between local, national, and global environmental issues. The intent of the course is to help individuals become informed, get involved, and care for one’s self and the environment.

 

10-12

.50

C/TC

26.0611012

26.0611013

Environmental Science A&B (T) has the same content as Environmental Science A&B.  This class is team taught with special education support to make indicated adjustments in methodology and/or management.

IEP Rec

10-12

.50

C/TC

26.0611011

Environmental Science Y is designed as an integrated and global approach to science and technology. The concepts in this course focus on the links between living things, their surroundings, and the total environment of the planet. The scientific principles and related technology will assist the student in understanding the relationships between local, national, and global environmental issues. The intent of the course is to help individuals become informed, get involved, and care for one’s self and the environment.

 

10-12

1.0

C/TC