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COURSE: FITNESS & CONDITIONING
COURSE CODE: PPA3
PREREQUISITE: NONE
Grades 7-12 are required to have 400 minutes of physical education every 10 days.
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn weight training and techniques used for obtaining optimal physical fitness, and mental and physical wellness throughout life. Students will benefit from comprehensive weight training, cardiorespiratory endurance, resistance training, agility training, flexibility, aerobic training, nutrition, mental health, disease awareness and overall lifelong wellness. Course includes both lecture and activity sessions. Students will be empowered to make wise choices, meet challenges, and develop positive behaviors and choices in fitness, nutrition, wellness and movement for life.
COURSE: BIOLOGY LIFE SCIENCE
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADES: 9, 10
UC/CSU - Subject D
COURSE CODE: QBP1
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I P or currently enrolled in Algebra I
Biology is a lab-oriented introduction to life in the Three-Domain system. The fundamental life processes of plants and animals are covered in depth. This course will focus on cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and physiology to develop an understanding of the complexity of living organisms. A high reading comprehension level and organizational skills are essential to be successful in the class.
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 UC/CSU: PENDING
Science
COURSE: INTEGRATED SCIENCE I PHYSICAL SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: QIP1
AGOURA ONLY
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 UC/CSU - Subject G
PREREQUISITE: Enrolled in Algebra IC OR currently enrolled in Algebra I OR completion of Algebra I
This is a preliminary course designed for the prospective college prep science student. Emphasizing the properties and atomic nature of matter, the student learns essential laboratory techniques through numerous practical activities. The methods of scientific inquiry are stresses, with the student receiving many opportunities to develop these techniques. This course is strongly recommended for the prospective chemistry and/or physics student. Recommended for students with a strong math background.
COURSE: BIOLOGY HONORS LIFE SCIENCE
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADES: 9, 10
UC/CSU - Subject D
COURSE CODE: QBPJ
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I or currently enrolled in Algebra I and teacher recommendation.