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Enviromental Science
Environmental science comprises sustainability, stewardship, and sound science as it applies to the world around us. Students will use real case studies, hands-on activities, and multimedia resources to explore the factors that affect our planet. With the primary objective of understanding identifying, and analyzing environmental problems and their solutions, the course covers topics in geology, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physical science. This course is offered to all freshmen students.Advanced Topics in Biology
Is a course based on regular laboratory and field investigations that include a study of structures and functions of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. Students enrolled in Biology I explore the functions and processes of cells, tissues, organs, and systems within various species of living organisms and the roles nad interdependencies of organisms within populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere. Students work with concepts, principles, and theories of the living environment.
In addition, students enrolled in this course are expected to:- gain an understanding of the history and development of biological knowledge;
- explore the uses of biology in various careers;
- investigate biological questions and problems related to personal needs and societal issues.
AP Biology
Advanced Placement Biology is a laboratory science course that investigates the relationship between structure and function from molecules to organisms and systems, the interdependence and interactions of biotic and abiotic components of the environment, and mechanisms that maintain continuity and lead to changes in populations over time. Students explore biological concepts through an inquiry approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry, Technology & Engineering, and Mathematics are taught in the context of the content standards for Cells, Interdependence, Flow of Matter and Energy, Heredity, and Biodiversity and Change.Chemistry
Chemistry is a course based on regular laboratory investigations of matter, chemical reactions, and the role of energy in those reactions. Students enrolled in Chemistry compare, contrast, and synthesize useful models of the structure and properties of matter and the mechanisms of its interactions. In addition, students enrolled in this course are expected to:- gain an understanding of the history of chemistry,
- explore the uses of chemistry in various careers,
- investigate chemical questions and problems related to personal needs and societal issues, and
- learn and practice laboratory safety.
- This course also includes mathematical problem solving. Purchase of a calculator that can handle exponential numbers and logarithms is required.
AP Chemistry
Advanced Placement Chemistry is a laboratory science course in which students investigate the composition of matter and the physical and chemical changes it undergoes. Students use science process skills to study the fundamental structure of atoms, the way atoms combine to form compounds, and the interactions between matter and energy. Students explore chemistry concepts through an inquiry-based approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry, Mathematics, and Technology & Engineering are taught in the context of the content standards for Atomic Structure, Matter and Energy, and Interactions of Matter.Physics
Is the study of the way the universe works. Conceptual understanding of the subject will be emphasized. Although mathematical relationships will be used, they will not be the focus of the course. The topics covered will include motion, forces, gravity, energy, and momentum. The course may also include a study of heat, fluids, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity, magnetism, and/or atomic structure. The study of physics is a valuable part of the general education of any student. Learning to examine the parts of a problem in order to find solution will be useful throughout a person’s life. Classroom activities will include laboratory experiment, classroom discussions/lectures, readings, and assessment activities.Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology is a course intended for the serious, college bound science student. It is a study about the structures and functions of living systems with primary emphasis on the human. It is a course designed for students interested in the field of medicine, dentistry, nursing, health, nutrition, teaching, etc. The course will supplement some areas of Biology I and Health more specific to the above listed careers. Specific areas of study will include: Gross anatomy of the systems of the human body, histology, fundamental concepts of physiology, and related terminology.