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Course Selection: Science

Course Selection: Science. To graduate students must complete either 3 science credits and 4 math credits 4 science credits and 3 math credits I recommend that all students take chemistry in high school. Recommendations for Chemistry and Physics depend on your math level.

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Course Selection: Science

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  1. Course Selection: Science • To graduate students must complete either • 3 science credits and 4 math credits • 4 science credits and 3 math credits • I recommend that all students take chemistry in high school. • Recommendations for Chemistry and Physics depend on your math level.

  2. Selected Topics in Biology • Level: 4.0 • Grade: 11 • Periods/Cycle: 6 (This course is only 1 semester) DO NOT SAY YOU WANT TO BE IN THIS COURSE!! • Course Description: • If you do not pass the Biology Keystone exam in May you will be placed in this course. This course will reteach the main topics from Biology and you will have to retake the Keystone at the end of the course.

  3. Intro to Chemistry 3114 • Level: 4.0 • Grades: mostly 11 • Periods/Cycle: 7 • Prerequisites: • Intended for students enrolling in Alg2E 5.0 • Course Description: • Students learn about the periodic table, chemical reactions, molarity, thermochemistry, etc. • Math is the most important factor in determining how successful you will be in chemistry.

  4. Chemistry 3115 • Level: 5.0 • Grades: mostly 11 • Periods/Cycle: 7 • Prerequisites: • Must be taking Algebra 2 5.0 or 6.0 concurrently • Course Description: • Students learn about the periodic table, chemical reactions, molarity, thermochemistry, etc. • Math is the most important factor in determining how successful you will be in chemistry.

  5. Chemistry 3116 • Level: 6.0 • Grades: mostly 11 • Periods/Cycle: 7 • Prerequisites: • B or higher in previous science class • B or higher in Algebra 2 5.0 classes • It is strongly advised that students enrolled in 6.0 chemistry also be in 6.0 math. • Course Description: • Students learn about the periodic table, chemical reactions, molarity, thermochemistry, etc. • Math is the most important factor in determining how successful you will be in chemistry.

  6. Chemistry-2 3126 • Level: 6.0 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 7 • Prerequisites: • B or higher in Chem 1 • B or higher in Algebra 2 5.0 • Concurrently taking physics is advised • Course Description: • In depth look at topics in chemistry. • Prepares students for college level chemistry course. • Math is the most important factor in determining how successful you will be in chemistry.

  7. AP Chemistry3127 • Level: 6.5 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 8 • Prerequisites: • B or higher in Chem 6.0 • A in Chem. 5.0 • Completed or concurrently taking course in Physics and Calculus is advised • It is strongly advised that current 5.0 chemistry students interested in continuing in chemistry consider Chem2 6.0 instead of AP Chemistry. • Course Description: • Most in depth Chemistry course offered an NP. • Students will take the AP Exam in May. • After AP exam, students will participate in a lab to determine the chemical composition of a unknown substance.

  8. Advanced Biology 3026 • Level: 6.0 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 7 • Prerequisites: • A grade of “A” in Biology 5.0 and Chemistry 5.0 (or taking Chemistry 6.0 concurrently • “B” in Biology 6.0 • Chemistry 6.0 may be taken concurrently. • Course Description: • This course is best for individuals going into the medical field. • Focus in is anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, nutrition and disease. • Dissections (including cats) are large part of the course. • Summer work must be completed. • College level rigor

  9. AP Biology3027 • Level: 6.5 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 8 • Prerequisites: • B or higher in biology 6.0 • Chemistry must be completed or taken concurrently. • Course Description: • College Level Introductory Biology course (college credit available with qualifying score on AP exam) • Focus on Molecular & Cellular biology, Genetics, Evolution, Organisms & Populations, Structure & Function • College level rigor • Fetal Pig dissection • Intended for any student interested in biology (will not cover body systems in as much detail as Advanced Biology)

  10. Physics 3225 • Level: 5.0 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 7 • Prerequisites: • Precalculus5.0 must be taken concurrently or completed with at least a C. • Course Description: • Includes topics such as energy, torque, dynamics, kinematics, etc. • Requires good math skills. • Field trip to Six Flags near the end of the year.

  11. Physics 3226 • Level: 6.0 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 7 • Prerequisites: • Precalculus 6.0 must be taken concurrently or completed with at least a C. • Course Description: • Includes topics such as energy, torque, dynamics, kinematics, etc. • Requires good math skills. • Field trip to Six Flags near the end of the year.

  12. AP Physics 3227 • Level: 6.5 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 8 • Prerequisites: • Successful completion of Chemistry and Physics. B or higher in Physics 6.0 • Calculus must be completed or taken concurrently. • Course Description: • Prepares students for 2 calculus-based college level Physics courses • Includes topics such as energy, torque, dynamics, kinematics, etc. • Field trip to Six Flags near the end of the year.

  13. Astronomy3325/3326 • Level: 5.0 or 6.0 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 6 • Prerequisites: • Algebra 2 and Chemistry 5.0 must be completed or taken concurrently • Course Description: • For students interested in space science and the universe. • Some time will be spent in the planetarium. • Graduation project offered.

  14. Forensic Science 3525 • Level: 5.0 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 6 • Prerequisites: • B or higher in Chemistry 5.0 • B or higher in Algebra 2 5.0 • Course Description: • Good for students interested in a criminal justice career. This course is an application of biology and chemistry for various techniques such as DNA fingerprinting, microscopy, toxicology. There is also a pig dissection.

  15. Genetics and Embryology 3426 • Level: 6.0 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 6 • Prerequisites: • B or higher in Biology 6.0 • A or higher in Biology 5.0 • Course Description: • Good for students interested in a medical career. • In more in depth look at the various genetics topics from biology, including: DNA, Mendelian genetics, genetic engineering, etc. • Graduation Project offered: Breeding fruit flies

  16. Genetics 3845 • Level: 5.0 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 6 This is a semester course! • Prerequisites: • B or higher in biology 5.0 • C or higher in biology 6.0 • Course Description: • A more in depth look at DNA, Mendelian genetics, diseases, mitosis and meiosis, genetic engineering, etc. • Students will be required to make a pedigree of their own family tree. • Graduation Project offered

  17. Botany 3824/3825 • Level: 4.0 or 5.0 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 6 This is a semester course! • Prerequisites: • Pass Biology • Course Description: • Topics include, hydroponics, plant structure and function, diversity, evolution, photosynthesis, ecology and reproduction. • Students will be required to work in the greenhouse and grow plants. • Graduation Project Offered

  18. Marine Science 3834/3835 • Level: 4.0 or 5.0 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 6 This is a semester course! • Prerequisites: • Pass Biology • Course Description: • Students will learn about the chemical and physical properties of water, ecology, and animal adaptations for ocean survival. • Students will have to dissect fish. • There is a field trip to the adventure aquarium. • Graduation Project Offered

  19. Meteorology 3874/3875 • Level: 4.0 or 5.0 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 6 This is a semester course! • Prerequisites: • Pass Geometry or taking it concurrently • Course Description: • Students will learn about the weather, including weather fronts, clouds, storms and precipitation. Student will use current weather maps to make predictions.

  20. Applied Ecology 3864 • Level: 4.0 • Grades: 11 and 12 • Periods/Cycle: 6 This is a semester course! • Prerequisites: • Pass Biology • Course Description: • Students will learn about humans and their interactions with the environment. We will emphasize ecology in everyday life. Outside field work is required.

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