Science
410 Honors Physical Science/411/412/413 Physical Science - Credit 1 Physical Science is a course designed as a basic course that will develop skills in the following areas: metrics, lab observations and formula use. Topics covered will be: properties of matter, basic atomic structure, energy - its use and conservation, simple machines, laws of motion, electricity, magnetism, sound waves, interactions of matter, chemical reactions, light and technology as it relates to the environment and ecology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry.
420 Honors Biology/421 College Biology - Credit 1 ½ Prerequisite: Physical Science or by permission This course presents the nature and meaning of discoveries and principles of biology. Mastery of course content enables the student to understand his/her part in the scheme of life, how he/she effects life about him/her and is affected by that life. The course is rigorous, involving lectures, discussion, laboratory exercises and investigations, library research and practical application. Each student must do considerable reading and study. Subject areas include: diversity of living things, patterns of life within organisms and between organisms, continuity of life in the biosphere, and man’s relation to all of life.
422 Technical Biology - Credit 1 ½ Prerequisite: Physical Science or by permission This course presents the basic concepts of life on earth. Topics covered include but are not limited to cell anatomy and physiology, bio-ethical issues, environmental sciences, respiration, photosynthesis cell division and the diversity of life. Double lab periods provide ample time for students to explore concepts presented during lectures. Course includes outside field study and special topics.
Prerequisite: Physical Science or by permission This course provides an overview of the basic concepts in biology. Topics include environmental issues, cell anatomy and physiology, the diversity of life, some health -related topics and special interest topics.
Designed primarily for seniors; admittance to class at teacher discretion; Prerequisite B or better in Level 0/1 Chemistry and Level 0/1 Biology and permission of instructor. The AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course. The two main goals of AP Biology are to help students develop a conceptual framework for modern biology and to help students gain an appreciation of science as a process. Three general areas are covered: molecules and cells, heredity and evolution, and organisms and populations. It is a fast-paced course and students should expect to spend a significant amount of time outside of class working on assignments. Students will take the Advanced Placement Test in May.
430 Honors Chemistry/431 College Chemistry - Credit 1 ½ Prerequisite: Algebra I The organization and goals of Chemistry place emphasis on both theoretical and practical aspects. The course deals with the structure and composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. The laboratory work is quantitative in nature and therefore, requires a background in basic mathematical skills. Students are required to record all laboratory work. The course includes lectures, group work, problem solving, laboratory sessions and outside reading.
432 Technical Chemistry - Credit 1 ½ Sophomores, juniors and seniors only Most of the students taking Technical Chemistry are planning on some form of higher education but do not plan to go further in science or a science related field. These students would include a fairly heterogeneous group consisting of individuals planning a four-year college degree, a two-year associate degree or enrollment in a technical college. This course will involve elementary theory and topics for a complete course of study. However, the emphasis is on more relevant concepts and less theory and math. Some of the topics covered in this course include water chemistry, natural resource chemistry, chemistry of air, nuclear chemistry and petroleum chemistry.
437 Bio-Organic Chemistry - Credit 1 Prerequisite: Level 0/1 Chemistry or permission of instructor This course is designed primarily for the student planning a career in the various health related fields - nursing, dietetics, laboratory technology, inhalation therapy, dental hygiene, dental assisting, medical assisting, dental technology and other health in-service technologies. However, even if a student is not planning to enter a health-related field, the course is worth taking as it shows the role chemistry plays in everyday life. The first semester deals with a review of general chemistry followed by an introduction to the various classes of organic compounds. The second semester deals with the chemical and molecular basis of life. The various chemical processes taking place in the body during its normal as well as abnormal metabolism are discussed. Topics covered include the chemistry of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, hormones, and genetics. In addition, a unit on body fluids - blood and urine - will be discussed.
440 Honors Physics - Credit 1 ½ Prerequisite: Algebra II This course is designed for students planning on a career such as engineering, that requires a strong background in science and mathematics.
441 College Physics - Credit 1 ½ Prerequisite: Geometry Physics is our attempt to explain how the physical world behaves - from the motion of baseballs to the behavior of light. In this course, students investigate the motion of objects, heat, electricity, magnetism, sound and light in the laboratory. They develop an understanding of the use of mathematics in describing nature and they gain an appreciation for the contributions that various individuals have made to the study of physics.
442 Technical Physics - Credit 1 ½ Prerequisite: one year of Algebra Technical Physics is a course in applied science for students who plan to pursue careers as technicians, or who just want to keep pace with the advances in technology. The course is built around four basic systems, mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal. Concepts such as force, work, rate, resistance, energy and power are explained and related to the four systems. Each unit builds on earlier units and together they lead to an understanding of complex systems where mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal subsystems work together
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