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SCIENCE
Materials Science CP
Pre-requisite: College Prep Chemistry or Honors Chemistry
Materials Science explores the relationships between the structure and properties in all classes of substances including metals, ceramics, electronic materials, and bio-materials. The course investigates the synthesis of improving materials in response to challenges in the areas of energy, the environment, medicine, and manufacturing. This course is designed to give students a significant and unique advantage in material use and its application in 21st century Art, Science, and Engineering. This course supports students planning careers in science and engineering professions.
Organic Chemistry - Honors
Pre-requisite: College Prep Chemistry or Honors Chemistry
Honors Organic Chemistry explores not only the nomenclature of organic compounds but also the relationship between structure and function, classes of reactions, reaction mechanisms, synthesis of organic compounds, and identification by spectroscopic techniques. This course will challenge students' ability to think critically and make connections, in a broader sense, between the sciences. It will also focus extensively on laboratory techniques and the application of learned concepts to the real world. This course supports students planning careers in science, chemical engineering and the health care professions.
Biology CP
College Prep Biology is an introductory course to the study of biology. The major concepts of Biology will be explored such as biochemistry and the molecular basis of life, cellular organization and function, genetics and heredity, evolution and the origin of life. Lab experiments will reinforce course concepts, and students will be expected to utilize critical thinking skills and methods of scientific inquiry to further their knowledge of science as a process. This course has a culminating Keystone Biology Exam.
Biology - Honors
Honors Biology is an introductory course designed for students who are planning a career in science as well as a foundational course for students who plan to take AP Biology. The major concepts of Biology will be explored from both the micro- and macro- scales and will include such topics as biochemistry and the molecular basis of life, cellular organization and function, genetics and heredity, evolution and the origin of life, taxonomical classification of organisms, and the interactions of organisms with their environment. Lab experiments will reinforce course concepts, and students will be expected to utilize critical thinking skills and methods of scientific inquiry to further their knowledge of science as a process. Several assignments may be required during the summer in preparation for this course. This course has a culminating Keystone Biology Exam.
Biology - AP
Pre-requisite: Honors Biology & Honors Chemistry
AP Biology is the equivalent of a college introductory biology course. Learning outcomes include a grasp of science as a process of inquiry; recognition of the themes that integrate the major topics of biology; and the application of biological information to environmental and social issues. Students are required to take the AP exam in May to possibly earn college credits. Note: This is a lab course requiring three days of lab in the six day cycle during a different class period. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May. Several assignments may be required during the summer in preparation for this course.
Credits: 0.5 Length: Semester Grade: 11-12
Credits: 0.5 Length: Semester Grade: 11-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 11
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 11
Credits: 1.6 Length: Full Year Grade: 12
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