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important groups of carbon-containing compounds Anatomy & Physiology is the study of the structure and
(alcohols, alkyl halides, acids, amines, amides, function of the human body. This course will cover, in
aldehydes, ketones, aromatic compounds, and others) detail, the key aspects of the human organism from the
is undertaken. This study covers their structure, smallest cells to the major body systems. In addition,
nomenclature, preparation, and reactions. The uses and we will discuss many diseases that strike our human
biological applications of the most important organic systems and explore methods of preventative
compounds are discussed. maintenance and treatment for those illness and
conditions. The course will include many lab activities
Lab Fees: Students are expected to purchase apron, throughout the year. Dissection is an integral part of
nitrile gloves, goggles and laboratory notebook. the course. This is a fun, interactive course, and with
the right attitude, you can be assured to learn more
Organic – Reactions/Mechanisms about your body and health than you knew before.
(Semester, ½ credit, Grades 11-12) Lab fee: $25.00
Prerequisite Recommendation: Students should have
successfully completed Survey of Organic or AP ECOLOGY
Chemistry
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 11, 12)
Organic – Reactions/Mechanisms studies the Prerequisite Recommendation: Successful completion
fundamental concepts of nomenclature, formulae, of Biology/Honors Biology and Physical Science or
preparation and properties of organic compounds. Chemistry/Honors Chemistry.
Modern electronic and molecular orbital theories are
introduced. Laboratory experiments illustrate Ecology covers fundamental ecological concepts such as
properties and preparation of organic compounds. ecosystem structure, cycles of matter, and
Molecular structure and its determination by modern interrelationships between organisms, energy flow,
physical methods, correlation between structure and population growth and succession. Students also
reactivity and the theoretical basis for these develop an awareness of environmental problems and
relationships, classification of reaction types exhibited investigate the causes of, and the solutions to these
by organic molecules using as examples molecules of problems. Field trips and laboratory/outdoor
biological importance. This course builds on students’ investigations are an integral part of this course. The
understanding of fundamental principles developed in students should be prepared to spend extended time
AP Chemistry, including descriptions of chemical outside in less than ideal weather conditions.
bonding, the significance and quantitative analysis of
chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics including Lab Fees: Students are expected to purchase a lab
reaction rate expressions, properties of gases and notebook (approximately $2).
solutions, descriptions of acidity and basicity, chemical
equilibria, and the chemistry of oxidation and reduction Additional Fees: Students are expected to pay for one
processes. field trip (approximately $15).
Lab Fees: Students are expected to purchase apron, PHYSICS
nitrile gloves, goggles and laboratory notebook.
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 10, 11, 12)
ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY Prerequisite Recommendation: Successful experience in
Algebra I, Geometry, and/or concurrent enrollment in
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 11 & 12) Algebra 2 recommended
Prerequisite Recommendation: Successful completion
of Biology/Honors Biology and Chemistry/Honors This course introduces students to key concepts and
Chemistry theories that provide a foundation for further study in
science and scientific literacy. Physics is a systematic
study of the predictive physical interactions of matter
and subsequent events that occur in the natural world.
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