Page 27 - 2018-2019 KHS Program of Studies

*Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology Lab minimum final grade of an 80

AP PHYSICS LAB
Grades 11- 12 5 Credits
Advanced Placement Physics is a college level course that offers a more analytical approach than
a basic high school physics course. The student in an AP Physics course will be able to analyze
various problems or phenomena verbally, mathematically, and graphically. The lab portion of the
course will be based on the recommendations given by the College Board. Topics covered
include waves, optics, Newtonian Mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, electricity, magnetism,
and thermal physics. One period per week is provided for laboratory research.
*Prerequisite - 90 or higher in Physics, 85 or higher in Pre-Calculus. Must be concurrently taking
Calculus, teacher recommendation by previous year's science teacher, completion of Summer Assignment
(not completing the summer assignment will result in an automatic withdrawal). By first 1st marking
progress reports, students must have an 80 or higher (teacher discretion)

AP CHEMISTRY LAB
Grades 11-12 5 Credits
This course is intended for those students whose academic needs are directed towards careers in medicine,
engineering, pharmacy and related fields of similar demands. The course investigates advanced concepts in
atomic structure, chemical bonding, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, equilibrium,
group analysis, and qualitative analysis of organic chemistry. The course follows the CEEB guidelines
including labs.
*Prerequisite: - 93 or higher in Chemistry, - 87 or higher in Honors Chemistry, - 85 or higher in
Algebra 1, Teacher recommendation by previous year's science teacher, completion of Summer Assignment
(not completing the summer assignment will result in an automatic withdrawal). By first 1st marking
progress reports, students must have an 80 or higher (teacher discretion)

AP BIOLOGY-LAB
Grades 11-12 5 Credits
Advanced Placement Biology is a rigorous college level course that prepares students for future studies in
biological science and other sciences. This course is representative of a two semester college introductory
course and students may earn college credit through an examination. This course provides students with
the conceptual framework, knowledge and analytical skills to deal critically with biological science.
Topics covered in this course deal with biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, heredity, classification,
microbiology, botany, zoology, ecology, anatomy, and physiology. Both long term and short term
laboratory investigations are integral portions of this course. One period per week is provided for
laboratory research.
*Prerequisite: Biology Honors minimum final grade of an “A”, Biology minimum final grade of an “A”,
or Chemistry minimum final grade of an “A” and teacher recommendation. Completion of Summer
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Assignment. By the end of the 1 marking period, student must have an 80 or higher (teacher discretion).