Page 24 - High School Course Catalog - 2019-20

Prerequisite: “B” average or better in Intro to Physics/Chemistry or department approval
Zoology
Credit: Half (1/2) Credit
2000410
Next offered: One semester in 20-21
This science elective serves as an introduction to the animal kingdom with an emphasis on the principles of animal diversity and behavior in the natural environment. Students will focus on diverse body types of the different animal species and explore their role in the ecosystem.
Prerequisite: Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Credit: Half (1/2) Credit
2000350
Next offered: One semester in 19-20
This advanced science elective is an in-depth exploration of the many interworking parts of the human body and their functions. The course focuses on anatomical terminology, identification, and the physiological processes of the human body systems. Students enrolled in the elective are expected to allocate an extensive amount of time, effort, reading, and memorization into their studies. For students interested in continuing into the medical sciences, this course is strongly encouraged.
Prerequisite: “B” average or better in Biology and department approval
Marine Biology
Credit: Half (1/2) Credit
2002500
Next offered: One semester in 20-21
This advanced science course is an in-depth study of marine life and oceanography. It focuses on the identification, classification, and interaction of marine organisms with their environment. It provides a foundation for students who are interested in further studying the oceans and the organisms that inhabit them. Major concepts include studying the following topics: geology of the oceans, marine organisms and their interaction with various terrestrial environments, and the ecology of coral reefs. Laboratory activities, including examining marine specimens are utilized throughout this course to help extend student knowledge.
Prerequisite: “B” average or better in Biology and department approval
Botany
Credit: Half (1/2) Credit
2000370
Next offered: One semester in 19-20
Botany is a biology-focused course dedicated to the scientific study of plants and their relationship to the environment. Topics of study include plant anatomy (parts), plant physiology (function), horticulture (naming and classifying), plant ecology (interactions) and biomes and plant biochemistry. Students in this course will also use principles introducing them to the basics of gardening.
Prerequisite: Biology
2019-2020 COURSE CATALOG - HS 24