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Honors Chemistry 413 10 2 1
The course is designed for those students with special skills and knowledge in science. The subject matter is essentially as Chemistry 421, but the material is developed in greater depth and competency level.
This class meets for 9 periods per six-day cycle.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have the following:
● Final grade of B or higher in Advanced Biology.
● Composite score of Proficient or Advanced on the Biology Keystone Exam. OR;
● Teacher recommendation.
Intermediate Science II 420 11-12 2 1
This course is designed to give students a practical overview of basic scientific principles from a physical point of view as well as how science relates to the earth. It will also help to point out how these principles affect the student’s everyday life. This course is not intended for college preparation.
This course is not approved for ​NCAA credit​.
Anatomy and Physiology 422 10-12 2 1
Anatomy and Physiology is a course designed to cover the following topics in human anatomy and physiology, including cells, tissues, and the following systems: integumentary (skin); skeletal; muscular; circulatory; nervous and sensory; digestive; respiratory. The class is designed to be a continuation to general biology and an introductory course for those students seeking to enter the health field. This course uses a freshman college level textbook.
NOTE: Students are required to dissect or observe the dissection of sheep parts with a lab quizzes on those dissected parts. Gloves and goggles are provided.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Final grade of C or higher in Biology or Advanced Biology
● Score of proficient or advanced in Biology Keystone OR Teacher recommendation
Introduction to Forensic 423 10-12 2 1 Science
This is an interdisciplinary course which exposes students to various careers that are available in the field of sciences and other disciplines. Forensic science involves all areas of science including biology, anatomy, chemistry, physics, and earth science with an emphasis in complex reasoning and critical thinking. In addition, it incorporates the use of technology, communication skills, language arts, art, family and consumer science, mathematics, and social studies. This is a higher level science course that may include some mature content based upon the topics being discussed. This is a lab based course hence attendance is essential.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Final grade of C or higher in Biology. OR;
● Teacher recommendation.
Physics 425 11-12 2 1
Physics is a study of the natural laws and how they affect our lives. The course is designed to meet the requirements of students who expect to enter college, but is also of value to any student who desires to understand how natural laws operate. The year’s work is divided into units on vectors, one dimensional and two-dimensional motion, forces, energy, momentum, and wave phenomena. PASCO science workshop interfacing equipment aids in laboratory experiments. Students will utilize computers to display data, analyze the data, and create graphs.
This class meets for 9 periods per six-day cycle. PREREQUISITE: Student must have all the following:
● Successful completion of Chemistry
● Concurrent enrollment in Pre Calc/Trigonometry
Exceptionally Prepared for Success
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