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BIOLOGY (722)
Year 1 Credit Grades 9, 10
Biology is a required, laboratory-based course for all freshmen. It is designed to use scientific inquiry as a problem-solving approach to understand how living systems function and interact with their physical environment. Topics include biochemistry; cells, genetics; evolution; diversity and adaptations of organisms; regulation and behavior; and ecology.
BIOLOGY (722A)
Year 1 Credit Grades 9, 10 Req: Placement is based on math and science grades received in junior high and Placement Test scores.
Biology is a required, laboratory-based course for all freshmen. It is designed to use scientific inquiry as a problem-solving approach to understand how living systems function and interact with their physical environment. Topics include biochemistry; cells, genetics; evolution; diversity and adaptations of organisms; regulation and behavior; and ecology. Course assignments, activities, and assessments will be differentiated according to student needs.
HONORS BIOLOGY (723)
Year 1 Credit Grade 9
Req: Placement is based on math and science grades received in junior high and Placement Test scores
Honors Biology is a laboratory-based course designed for students with aptitude and motivation for a more challenging first year Biology course. It follows the same standards and curriculum as the regular Biology course, however, topics will be explored in greater depth. Text and lab manuals require an advanced reading level. Students are expected to be more self- disciplined and self-directed during independent lab experiences. Advanced critical thinking skills are necessary for success in this course.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (730)
Year 1 Credit Grade 10, 11, 12
Req: Successful completion of Biology. All students who took Biology 722A in Grade 9 will automatically be enrolled to Physical Science for Grade 10. Elective for grades 11, 12. Physical Science cannot be taken after chemistry or physics courses have been taken, however chemistry or physics may be taken after physical science.
Physical Science is a laboratory course introducing students to key concepts and theories that provide a foundation for further study in other sciences and advanced science disciplines. Physical science comprises the systematic study of the physical world and universe as it relates to fundamental concepts about matter, energy waves, forces and motion. Topics include classification of matter, atoms, ionic and covalent bonding, the periodic table, chemical reactions, energy waves, electricity, motion, forces, and the universe.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT/HONORS BIOLOGY (778)
Year 1 Credit Grades 11, 12
Req: Successful completion of Biology, Chemistry and English as well as a G.P.A. of 3.5. Enrollment in this course requires an application with recommendation from current science teacher and approval by the Science Department.
The Advanced Placement/ Honors Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a first-year college Biology course. This course aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of Biology. Laboratory exercises and field trips that complement the subject areas are included. It is the expectation that students will take the AP exam at the end of the year.
CHEMISTRY (772)
Year 1 Credit Grades 10, 11, 12 Req: Successful completion of Biology and Algebra I is required. A minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 required
Chemistry is a general course that covers the following topics: Atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical names, 45