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CORE COURSE OFFERINGS AT A GLANCE
Core courses are arranged by discipline (subject area or type of credit granted). Core subjects are English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Course offerings are subject to change and contingent
upon sufficient course enrollment. The credit earned will be applied in the manner most advantageous to the student.
Course State Course Course Title Course Description May Be Grade Credit Fall Spring Even Grad Odd Prerequisites
Number ID Applied* Level Years Grad
Years
THIS COURSE WILL be aligned with the new AP Biology curriculum. It will
emphasize science process skills including: 1)the use of models to
communicate scientific phenomena and solve scientific problems; 2) use
mathematics to solve problems, evaluate data, and predict results; 3) Chemistry and
Advanced Biology
131113 Lab A/B (Required engagement in scientific questioning to expand thinking; 4) data collection to Science (Lab 1.0 credit / full X X required
131123 17155133 Double Period answer a scientific question; 5) analysis of data; 6) working with scientific Science credit) 11 - 12 year Part A Part B X X concurrent
theories; 7) making connections across scales and disciplines. Students will
with AP Biology) enrollment in AP
design and perform experiments to test hypotheses. They will be required to Biology.
maintain a laboratory notebook throughout the course. Those who elect to
take the Advanced Placement exam will be required to pay the test fee.
(Qualified students may apply for financial assistance.)
THIS COURSE WILL cover the topics of matter as it pertains to atomic
theory, bonding, nuclear theory, and states of matter. Chemical reactions will
be treated in depth by studying types, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinematics, Completed
thermodynamics, and periodic table relationships. Students are expected to PreAPGeometry
Advanced take the AP exam in May and can earn up to eight (8) college credits, and concurrent
Chemistry Lab depending on their college choice and success on the national AP exam. enrollment in
131613 17255133 A/B STUDENTS WILL regularly use mathematical methods for analysis of Science (Lab 10 - 12 1.0 credit / full X X X X PreAPAlgebra II
131623 (Required Double problems. Important Note: Students must take both of these classes Science credit) year Part A Part B or higher and
Period with AP concurrently and will receive 1 credit for AP Chemistry and 1 elective science required
Chemistry) credit for Advanced Chemistry Lab. Scientific calculators will be used. concurrent
Students who elect to take the Advanced Placement exam will be required to enrollment in AP
pay the test fee. (Qualified students may apply for financial assistance.) Chemistry.

THIS COURSE, which is at the college level, will cover in detail human
anatomy and its physiological relationships. Topics ranging from
biochemistry to normal/abnormal functions of human systems are covered
throughout this capstone health science class. Multiple labs involving the 1.0 credit / full Chemistry and
132010 Anatomy and dissections of fetal pigs and/or cats are an integral part of the learning Science (Lab year plus 0.5 X X Biology (Biology
132020 1739513 Physiology A/B process. STUDENTS WILL prepare for the rigors of a career in the health Science credit) 11 - 12 Elective credit for Part A Part B X X may be
profession through detailed analysis of the human body, intense plus Elective MLT 1010 concurrent)
memorization of the body structures and functions, analysis of symptoms,
validation of reasons and group discussion for developing strong peer
evaluation skills. Students may visit the UNM Cadaver Lab.

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