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Students should be on an honors math sequence track. Enrollment in this course requires an application with recommendation from current science teacher and approval by the Science Department.
A/P Honors Physics is a challenging and rigorous calculus-based Physics class which explores the topics of Newtonian mechanics along with Electricity and Magnetism. It is comparable to two semesters of college level science and engineering physics. As such, the course requires a considerable amount of home study. Nevertheless, anyone interested in an engineering career should explore taking this course.
Students will be prepared for the AP Physics C: Mechanics exam and the AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism exam (two separate exams). It is the expectation that students will take the AP exam at the end of the year.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (747)
Year 1 Credit Grades 11, 12 Req: Successful completion of Biology
Environmental Science is a full-year, laboratory-based course. This course begins with the study of the Earth’s systems and leads to an understanding of the interrelationships within the natural world. Topics include ecology, weather, water, land, and human interactions with the environment. Students will investigate global, regional, and local concerns, especially those surrounding Lake Erie and Northeastern Ohio.
HONORS HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (752)
Year 1 Credit Grade 11, 12 Req: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry, as well as a GPA of 3.5 and Department approval. Highly Recommended: Completion of Introduction to Medical Terminology.
Note: Required for all juniors in MedTrack.
Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology is a full-year, non-laboratory course designed for students with an interest in human biology and/or those considering a career in medical or allied health fields. This course will introduce students to the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cell organization, tissues and a survey of the major human organ systems. Homeostatic mechanisms, deep understanding of physiology and clinical studies will be emphasized. Some simple dissections will be included in the coursework. This course may be taken concurrently with any laboratory science.
HUMAN ANATOMY (753)
Semester 1/2 Credit Grades 11,12 Req: Completion of Health 614
Human Anatomy is a one-semester, non-laboratory course designed for students with an interest in human biology and/or those considering a career in medical or allied health fields. This course will introduce students to the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cell organization, tissues and a survey of the major human organ systems. This course may be taken concurrently with any laboratory science.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (E780)
Summer Course 1/4 Credit Grades 10, 11, 12 Note: MedTrack students must complete this course between 9th and 10th grade.
Medical terminology is an online summer course designed for, but not limited to, MedTrack students interested in medical or health careers. This course introduces medical terms using an anatomy platform. Root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations, and body systems will be covered. This course also focuses on terminology related to the digestive system, endocrine system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system. Students will be expected to review the information independently, complete online study questions, and take four online quizzes during the summer months. Students will also take a written final exam at Padua when they return in August. Credit will be issued at the end of the first semester. This course is Pass/Fail and is not calculated against the student’s GPA.
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