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college. The course is well within the normal sequence for those majoring in life sciences, pre-medicine, and/or
non-related science fields. Students will be expected to take the Advanced Placement Physics 1 exam.
Pre-requisite: No prior course work in physics is necessary. Geometry and concurrently taking Algebra II.

AP PHYSICS 2
Level: V - Advanced Placement Credits: 07
This laboratory course meets seven times per week. AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, college-level physics
course that will explore principles of fluids, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, and topics in
modern physics. The course is based on seven Big Ideas, which encompass core scientific principles, theories,
and processes that cut across traditional boundaries and provide a broad way of thinking about the physical
world. The following are Big Ideas: • Objects and systems have properties such as mass and charge. Systems
may have internal structure. • Fields existing in space can be used to explain interactions. • The interactions of
an object with other objects can be described by forces. • Interactions between systems can result in changes in
those systems. • Changes that occur as a result of interactions are constrained by conservation laws. • Waves
can transfer energy and momentum from one location to another without the permanent transfer of mass and
serve as a mathematical model for the description of other phenomena. • The mathematics of probability can be
used to describe the behavior of complex systems and to interpret the behavior of quantum mechanical systems.
Pre-requisite: AP Physics 1.

BIOLOGY
Level: IV- Honors Credits: 05
This lab based course covers essentially the same material as Biology- advanced, in accordance with state
and standards; however, honors students are expected to function more independently and at an accelerated pace.
Inquiry and investigation is focused in the areas of cellular-molecular biology, matter-energy relationships,
heredity and genetics, evolution, ecology and the human impact upon living systems. Emphasis is placed on
experimentation, analysis, and evaluation of data. This course is designed to assist students in achieving
proficiency on state course competency exams. It is strongly recommended that students who plan to continue
their education beyond high school take this course, especially if they are interested in pursuing one of the many
careers in science.
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Pre-requisite: Inquiry into the Sciences or a grade of 90 in 8 grade Science.

Level: III- Advanced Credits: 05
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This lab based course is designed to follow the 9 grade course, Inquiry into the Sciences, and was created
in alignment with state standards. Emphasis is placed on inquiry, scientific activities/experimentation, and data
analysis. Areas of study include, but are not limited to the following: cellular-molecular biology, matter-energy
relationships, heredity and genetics, biotechnology, evolution, ecology and the human impact upon living
systems. Biology- Advanced is highly recommended and/or mandatory for those students who desire to pursue
post-secondary education. It is designed to assist students in achieving proficiency on state course competency
exams.
Pre-requisite: Inquiry into the Sciences.