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GENETICS / OCEANOGRAPHY
Genetics
Level: III – Advanced Credits: 2.5
This course will enable the student to understand the dynamics of heredity and evolution. A basic
understanding of Mendelian inheritance, meiosis, recombination, gene mutation and mapping will be undertaken.
The impact of genetics on human growth and development will be stressed especially in light of recent research
and experimentation in this field with an emphasis on human disease. Pre-requisite: A grade of 86 or better in
Biology.

Oceanography
Level: III – Advanced Credits: 2.5
This course presents a general understanding of the oceans of our planet. Topics to be investigated are:
the history of oceanography, waves, tides, ocean currents and oceanic circulation, physical features of the ocean
floor, reefs, coastline features and beaches and chemical and physical properties of seawater, ocean, ecology,
and marine life. Pre-requisite: A grade of 86 or better in Biology.

INQUIRY INTO THE SCIENCES
Level: III- Advanced Credits: 05
This laboratory course provides students with the fast-paced and in-depth study of physics, chemistry, and
earth science concepts with a biological focus. Students choosing this course should have an understanding of
basic algebra skills. This course is designed to develop science related skills and understanding of scientific
installs that govern the world around us. The students will explore scientific principles of mind and work with
independent scientific inquiry. This course moves a faster pace than the level II version, there will be more
mathematical applications and requires a greater amount of independent reading. It is designed to assist students
in achieving proficiency on state course competency exams.

Level: II- College Preparatory Credits: 05
This laboratory course allows students to study concepts from physics, chemistry, and earth science with a
biological focus. This course is designed to develop scientific knowledge and to improve laboratory skills.
Students will explore scientific habits of mind through guided inquiry. Scientific processes, building mathematical
skills and content area reading will be stressed. It is designed to assist students in achieving proficiency on state
course competency exams.

PHYSICS
Level: IV- Honors Credits: 06
This course studies the five major areas of this science: mechanics; electricity and magnetism; wave motion;
sound and light. Two major areas of mechanics and heat are singled out for in-depth treatment. Laboratory
experiences are strongly emphasized. Students are expected to develop competence in laboratory techniques and
to work for extended periods of time with a minimum of directions. A strong mathematics background is
essential. Pre-requisite: A grade of 85 or above in Biology - Honors or a grade of 90 or above in Biology.