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Summer Biology Prep 415 10-11 1 0.25
This summer session is recommended for all sophomores and juniors who did not attain the level of “proficient” or “advanced” on the Keystone Biology Exam in 9th grade grade. This course is designed to enhance biological concepts such as cells, organic molecules, ecology, and evolution. At the conclusion of the session, students will have the opportunity to take the Summer Keystone Biology Exam as developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This course is not approved for ​NCAA credit​.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have the following:
● Composite score of Basic or Below Basic on Keystone Literature exam.
PDLA Biology 2411 10 2 1
This compelling two-semester course engages students in the study of life and living organisms and examines biology and biochemistry in the real world. This is a yearlong course that encompasses traditional concepts in biology and encourages exploration of new discoveries in this field of science. The components include biochemistry, cell biology, cell processes, heredity and reproduction, the evolution of life, taxonomy, human body systems, and ecology. This course includes both hands-on wet labs and virtual lab options.
PDLA Honors Biology 2402 9-10 2 1
This compelling full-year course engages students in a rigorous honors-level curriculum that emphasizes the study of life and its real-world applications. This course examines biological concepts in more depth than general biology and provides a solid foundation for collegiate-level coursework. Course components include biochemistry, cellular structures and functions, genetics and heredity, bioengineering, evolution, structures and functions of the human body, and ecology. Throughout the course, students participate in a variety of interactive and hands-on laboratory activities that enhance concept knowledge and develop scientific process skills, including scientific research and technical writing.
Chemistry 421 10-11 2 1
Emphasized in the course are the structural features of chemical systems, atomic structures, and the bonding of atoms. Reactions involving the breaking of bonds in reactants to form new bonds in the products are studied. Laboratory investigations are conducted to obtain data for interpreting these changes. Unit topics are: Chemistry in the Modern World, The Organization of Chemistry, Chemical Formulas and Equations, The Physical States of Matter, Solutions, and Chemical Reactions.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Successful completion of Biology.
● Successful completion of Algebra 1.
● Score of proficient or advanced in Algebra 1 Keystone OR Teacher recommendation
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Honors Chemistry 413 10-11 2 1
The course is designed for those students with special skills and knowledge in science. The subject matter is essentially as Chemistry 421, but the material is developed in greater depth and competency level.
This class meets for 9 periods per six-day cycle.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have the following:
● Final grade of B or higher in Honors Biology.
● Composite score of Proficient or Advanced on the Biology Keystone Exam. OR;
● Teacher recommendation.
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