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Biology – 260300 conceptual framework for modern biology emphasizing
10 Credits Grade(s) 10 application of biological knowledge and critical thinking
1 Year Course to environmental and social concerns. This college-level
School Site(s) BCHS, HIS, LHS, MHS, class focuses on the content of the AP biology
THS curriculum and prepares students to take the AP
Description: This is a course that is designed to biology test. Students enrolled in an AP class are
prepare the high school student with a solid foundation expected to participate in the AP Exam. It is strongly
in the concepts of biological sciences and chemistry as recommended that students complete Chemistry prior
described in the Science Content Standards for grades to enrolling in Biology AP.
K-12. Since the standards at the high school level are
not grade specific, but instead cover all four years, this Marine Biology CP – 265010
course will provide the student with the knowledge and 10 Credits Grade(s) 11-12
background in the Biology/Life and Chemistry strands 1 Year Course
described in the standards so that they will be UC Requirement d
successful in other high school courses. This course CSU Requirement Science
meets the District graduation requirements, but not School Site(s) THS, IHS, MHS
the UC/CSU a-g entrance requirements. Description: This course is designed to take students
beyond the regular biology course and familiarize them
Biology CP – 260310 with oceanography and the interactions of marine
10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12 organisms to their environment. Animal behavior and
1 Year Course the responsible use of the ocean’s resources are studied.
UC Requirement d Recommended pathway: completion of Earth/Physical
CSU Requirement Science Science and Biology.
School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, MHS,
MCHS, THS Chemistry CP – 260710
Description: This course is designed to prepare the 10 Credits Grade(s) 10-12
college-bound student with a solid foundation in the 1 Year Course
concepts of biological sciences and chemistry. This UC Requirement d
course provides the students with knowledge and CSU Requirement Science
background in the Biology/Life and Chemistry strands.
Homework and lab work are required. School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, MHS,
MCHS, THS
Pre-AP Biology – 260312 Description: Chemistry is a one year physical science
10 Credits Grade(s) 9-10 laboratory course. Topics covered include elementary
1 Year Course atomic theory, formulas, equation writing,
UC Requirement d stoichiometry, heat and heat flow, gases and their
CSU Requirement Science behavior, electronic structure of the atom, bonding,
School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, THS periodicity, reaction rates, equilibrium, acids and bases,
Description: This is a college-prep course that is and oxidation and reduction.
designed to prepare the college-bound student with a AP Chemistry – 267116
solid foundation in the concepts of biological sciences
and chemistry as described in the newly adopted 10 Credits Grade(s) 11-12
Science Content Standards for grades K-12. Since the 1 Year Course
standards at the high school level are not grade specific, UC Requirement d
but instead cover all four years, this course will provide CSU Requirement Science
the students with the knowledge and background in the School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, THS, MHS
Biology/Life and chemistry strands described in the Description: This is an accelerated second year
standards so that they will be successful in other high chemistry course using mathematical and laboratory
school courses. models to develop an understanding of Chemistry. The
course content includes reactions, thermo chemistry,
AP Biology – 267016 bonding, and kinetics. Students will be eligible to take
10 Credits Grade(s) 11-12 the AP examination in Chemistry and may earn college
LHS – Grades 10-12 credit. This course partially fulfills the CSU and UC
1 Year Course lab science requirement. Students are strongly
UC Requirement d encouraged to take the AP exam.
CSU Requirement Science
School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, MHS, THS
Description: Advanced Placement Biology is an
intensive, in-depth second year biology course for
students who seek additional challenge. This course
provides student with an opportunity to develop a

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