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Course Title: Comparative Anatomy & Physiology Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 103250 Term(s) Full
Offered: Year
Prerequisite(s): Completion of previous biology course with a 70% or higher Open to 10, 11,
Grades: 12
Description: This course is designed for college-bound students who are interested in learning about the anatomy and
physiology of various animals and of humans. The first semester is spent learning about the major phyla of the Animal
Kingdom. The second semester focuses on the various organs and systems of the human body and examines how these
organs and systems interact with one another. Lab investigations and dissections emphasize and reinforce key concepts.
Course Title: Chemistry with Lab Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 103301 Term(s) Full
Offered: Year
Prerequisite(s): Completion of a biology course Open to 10, 11,
Grades: 12
Description: This course is designed to provide an introduction to the basic principles of inorganic chemistry. Reading,
writing, and mathematical skills will be learned within a science framework. Laboratory experiments will be performed to
provide authentic examples of concepts. Topics of Chemistry are taught at a slower pace and depth tailored to student
need. The fundamental concepts of matter and energy, atomic theory, bonding, nomenclature, the mole, chemical
reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases and gas laws will be studied. All required math skills will be taught
and reviewed in class.
Course Title: Academic Chemistry with Lab Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 103310 Term(s) Full
Offered: Year
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Honors Biology or Academic Biology with Open to 10, 11,
an 80% or higher Grades: 12
Description: This course is designed to provide an introduction to the basic principles of inorganic chemistry. Students
are expected to apply existing reading, writing, and mathematical skills within a science framework. Algebra skills are
required for success in Academic Chemistry. Algebra skills will be reviewed and reinforced through content and labs.
Laboratory experiments are completed and emphasize problem solving skills and authentic application of course content.
Topics of Academic Chemistry are taught at an intermediate pace and depth. Topics studied include matter and energy,
atomic theory, bonding, nomenclature, the mole, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, solutions, acids and
bases, and gas laws.
Course Title: Honors Chemistry with Lab Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 103320 Term(s) Full
Offered: Year
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Honors Biology with an 80% or higher or Open to 10, 11,
completion of Academic Biology with a 90% or higher and Grades: 12
teacher recommendation
Description: This course is designed to provide an introduction to the basic principles of inorganic chemistry at an in-
depth and rigorous pace. A strong mathematical foundation is required. Previous mastery of algebra skills is expected.
Algebra skills will not be reviewed in class. Problem solving and critical thinking skills are stressed. Student centered,
inquiry based laboratory investigations provide authentic application of course content. Students are required to present
their laboratory findings using scientific writing. Topics of Honors Chemistry include matter and energy, atomic theory,
bonding, nomenclature, the mole, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, solutions, acids and bases, gas
laws and nuclear chemistry.
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