SCIENCE

PHYSICAL SCIENCE A, B, C

9, 10, 11
18 weeks
1 credit

Physical Science includes the study of both matter and energy. The two main branches of physical science are chemistry and physics. In the chemistry portion of the course, students will explore matter in all its forms and in the physics portion they will explore energy and its changes. Problem-solving skills will be stressed throughout the course. The course will be offered at three levels and will fulfill the physical science requirement for graduation.

BIOLOGY A, B, and C

10, 11, 12
18 weeks
1 credit
Prerequisite: Bio. A 80+ in Phy. Sci. A ; 90+ in Phy. Sci. B
Prerequisite: Bio. B 75+ in Phy. Sci. B ; 90+ in Phy. Sci. C

Topics covered in this course include the methods and techniques of biological investigations, the chemical and structural basis of life, genetics, microbiology, change and evolution, and an introduction to ecology. A greater level of achievement and expansion of the subject matter will be expected as the academic level moves from C to A.

BIOLOGY A2

10, 11, 12
9 weeks
1/2 credit
Prerequisite: 75+ in Biology A

Concentrated study in plant, vertebrate, and human biology.

CHEMISTRY AA

11, 12
18 weeks
1 credit
Prerequisite: Biology A 87+; Algebra I

This course is designed to challenge the student in all aspects of the subject matter. A greater emphasis is placed on the student contributing to the learning process. The students are assigned more extensive reading, problem solving projects, and the treatment of theoretical and more abstract aspects of chemistry are emphasized in detail.

CHEMISTRY A

11,12
18 weeks
1 credit
Prerequisite: Biology A 75+; Algebra I

This course is designed to meet the needs of students who are planning to enter post secondary eductaion, especially those interested in the sciences. Greater emphasis is placed on the theoretical and more abstract aspects of chemistry as well as problem solving and application of the laws of chemistry than is the case in Chemistry B.

CHEMISTRY B

11,12
18 weeks
1 credit
Prerequisite: B - Biology A or Biology B 83+; Algebra I

This course is designed for students who find the pace and depth of Chemistry A too difficult, but need a greater understanding of chemistry. All major topics will be introduced to students. The level and depth in which these topics will be covered will be in line with the students' abilities. Students are expected to be proficient in all areas.

PHYSICS A

11,12
18 weeks
1 credit
Prerequisite: Bio. A 75+; Bio. B 90+ Alg. I & Geom. Recommend: Alg. II, Senior Topics, Elementary Functions or Calculus taken concurrently. Also, a chemistry background is recommended.
Chemistry background is recommended.

In the broadest sense, Physics deals with the physical properties, changes and interaction of matter and energy from the tiny subatomic particle of the atom to the kinematics of the massive galactic systems of the universe. The material covered in the program includes mechanics, heat, light, and sound. Electricity, magnetism, and nucleonics are covered only if time permits. Physics being quantitative in nature, is closely linked with mathematics, especially trigonometry and geometry. Physics main strength is that it is a problem solving course and encourages students to analyze situations and rely on their own logic and skills.

PHYSICS B

11,12
18 weeks
1 credit
Prerequisite: Bio. A pass; Bio. B 75+; Alg.IB 70+, Recommended: Chemistry B and Geometry

This course is intended for students who intend to pursue a vocational or nursing career, and who might find the mathematics and pace of Physics A too demanding. The course covers the same topics as Physics A but with more emphasis on mechanics, heat and vectors. This course is mainly a problem solving course with a great deal of laboratory activities. It closely parallels the physics course taught at many technical colleges.

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - HONORS

12
18 weeks
1 credit
Prerequisite: Bio. A 80+; Bio. B 90+; Chemistry A or B

The objective of this course is to integrate human body structure and function. A basic framework is used to reinforce and tie new information with previously learned material. Topics covered will provide students with a better understanding of how the body maintains homeostasis, components involved in its maintenance, and consequences of body's failure to maintain it effectively.

ECOLOGY

11,12
9 weeks
1/2 credit
Prerequisite: Biology

This course introduces students to: The meaning and scope of ecology, types of marine, freshwater, and terrestrial systems (biomes), geophysical and biotic (spacial and temporal) interactions, reading the local landscape, biogeochemical cycling and energy flow through ecological systems, abiotic and biotic limitations, ecological (quantitive and qualitive) measurements, population ecology and community structure, succession processes and anthropogenic perturbations, and interdependence of the "human and natural worlds".

THE WORLD OF SCIENCE I and II

9,10,11,12
18 weeks
1 credit

Prerequisite: World of Science I is to be completed before entry into the World of Science II.

The course focuses on a wide variety of fields of science. Topics in physical, life and earth science are covered. In subsequent courses, different topics in these areas are addressed.

The course is designed to accomodate handicapped students that the Pupil Placement Team feels would enjoy a greater success in this environment than in a conventional classroom setting.

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