3024 Biology I (L) (BIO I) 

Biology I incorporates high school Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts to help students gain a three dimensional understanding of Biology topics. 

Disciplinary Core Ideas for this course include From Molecules to Organisms, Ecosystems, Heredity and Biological Evolution. Instruction focuses on the observation of phenomena to develop an understanding of how scientific knowledge is acquired. 

•Required Prerequisites: none 

•Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester 

•Fulfills the Biology requirement for all diplomas 

3024 Biology I (L) (BIO I) 

Biology I incorporates high school Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts to help students gain a three dimensional understanding of Biology topics. 

Disciplinary Core Ideas for this course include From Molecules to Organisms, Ecosystems, Heredity and Biological Evolution. Instruction focuses on the observation of phenomena to develop an understanding of how scientific knowledge is acquired. 

•Required Prerequisites: none 

•Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester 

•Fulfills the Biology requirement for all diplomas 

(5216) 

Human Body Systems HUMAN SYST 

Human Body Systems is a course designed to engage students in the study of basic human physiology and the care and maintenance required to support the complex systems. Using a focus on human health, students will employ a variety of monitors to examine body systems (respiratory, circulatory, and nervous) at rest and under stress, and observe the interactions between the various body systems. Students will use appropriate software to design and build systems to monitor body functions. NOTE: This course aligns with the PLTW Human Body Systems curriculum. Use of the PLTW Curriculum may require additional training and membership in the PLTW network. 

•Recommended Grade(s): 10 

•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Biomedical Sciences 

•Recommended Prerequisites: none 

•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 

•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas 

•Fulfills a science requirement for all diplomas 

(5218) 

Principles of Biomedical Sciences PRIN BIOMED 

Principles of the Biomedical Sciences provides an introduction to this field through “hands-on” projects and problems. Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. A theme through the course is to determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person. After determining the factors responsible for the death, the students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. Key biological concepts included in the curriculum are: homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against disease. Engineering principles such as the design process, feedback loops, fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to function will be included where appropriate. The course is designed to provide an overview of all courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses. 

NOTE: This course aligns with the PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences curriculum. Use of the PLTW Curriculum may require additional training and membership in the PLTW network. 

•Recommended Grade(s): 9 

•Required Prerequisites: Biology I or concurrent enrollment in Biology I is required 

•Recommended Prerequisites: none 

•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 

•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas 

•Fulfills a science requirement for all diplomas 

(5217) 

Medical Interventions is a course that studies medical practices including interventions to support humans in treating disease and maintaining health. Using a project-based learning approach, students will investigate various medical interventions that extend and improve quality of life, including gene therapy, pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and supportive care. Students will also study the design and development of various interventions. Lessons will cover the history of organ transplants and gene therapy with additional readings from current scientific literature addressing cutting edge developments. NOTE: This course aligns with the PLTW Medical Interventions curriculum. Use of the PLTW Curriculum may require additional training and membership in the PLTW network. 

•Recommended Grade(s): 11 

•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Biomedical Sciences 

•Recommended Prerequisites: none 

•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 

•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

 •Fulfills a science requirement for all diploma types 

3108 

Integrated Chemistry and Physics incorporates high school Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts to help students gain High School Course Titles and Descriptions 2022-2023 164 a three-dimensional understanding of Chemistry and Physics topics. Disciplinary Core Ideas for this course include Matter and its Interactions, Forces, Energy, and Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer. Instruction focuses on the observation of phenomena to develop an understanding of how scientific knowledge is acquired. 

•Recommended Grade: 9 

•Required Prerequisites: none 

•Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra I (may be taken concurrently with this course) 

•Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester 

•Counts as an elective for all diplomas 

•Fulfills a science (physical) course requirement for all diplomas 

•Qualifies as a Quantitative Reasoning course 

(ENVSCI) 

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary course that integrates biology, earth science, chemistry, and other disciplines. Students enrolled in this course integrate Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts to conduct in-depth scientific studies of environmental systems, flow of matter and energy, natural disasters, environmental policies, biodiversity, population, pollution, and natural and anthropogenic resource cycles. Students formulate, design, and carry out laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. Students completing Environmental Science acquire the essential tools for understanding the complexities of national and global environmental systems. 

•Recommended Grade: 11, 12 

•Required Prerequisites: none 

•Recommended Prerequisites: Two credits science coursework 

•Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester 

•Counts as an elective for all diplomas 

•Fulfills a science (life) course requirement for all diplomas 

3064

Chemistry I incorporates high school Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts to help students gain a three dimensional understanding of Chemistry topics. Disciplinary Core Ideas for this course include Matter and its Interactions and Energy. Instruction focuses on the observation of phenomena to develop an understanding of how scientific knowledge is acquired. 

•Recommended Grade: 10, 11, 12 

•Required Prerequisites: none 

•Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra II (can be taken concurrently) 

•Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester 

•Fulfills a science (physical) course requirement for all diplomas 

•Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course 

3090

Advanced Science College Credit is a title that covers (1) any science course offered for credit by an accredited post-secondary institution through an adjunct agreement with a secondary school, or (2) any other post-secondary science course offered for dual credit under the provisions of 511 IAC 6-10. 

● Recommended Grade: 11, 12

● Required Prerequisites: none 

● Recommended Prerequisites: none 

● Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. May be offered for successive semesters 

● Counts as a Science Course for all diplomas 

● Courses that use this title are most often those taught through the post-secondary campus, taught either online or in traditional settings or a combination; and taught by higher education faculty. 

● Courses that use this title are those that do not meet specific high school standards for a corresponding high school course, as they are standards beyond what is taught in the high school. 

3084

Physics I incorporates high school Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts to help students gain a three dimensional understanding of Physics topics. Disciplinary Core Ideas for this course include Forces and Interactions, Energy, Wave Properties, and Electromagnetic Radiation. Instruction focuses on the observation of phenomena to develop an understanding of how scientific knowledge is acquired. 

•Recommended Grade: 9, 10, 11 

•Required Prerequisites: none 

•Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra I or Algebra II 

•Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

•Counts as an elective for all diplomas 

•Fulfills a science (physical) course requirement for all diplomas 

•Qualifies as a Quantitative Reasoning course 

Physics I incorporates high school Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts to help students gain a three dimensional understanding of Physics topics. Disciplinary Core Ideas for this course include Forces and Interactions, Energy, Wave Properties, and Electromagnetic Radiation. Instruction focuses on the observation of phenomena to develop an understanding of how scientific knowledge is acquired. 

•Recommended Grade: 9, 10, 11 

•Required Prerequisites: none 

•Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra I or Algebra II 

•Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

•Counts as an elective for all diplomas 

•Fulfills a science (physical) course requirement for all diplomas 

•Qualifies as a Quantitative Reasoning course

5276

Anatomy & Physiology is a course in which students investigate concepts related to Health Science, with emphasis on interdependence of systems and contributions of each system to the maintenance of a healthy body. It introduces students to the cell, which is the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms, and covers tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems as an integrated unit. Through instruction, including laboratory activities, students apply concepts associated with Human Anatomy & Physiology. Students will understand the structure, organization and function of the various components of the healthy body in order to apply this knowledge in all health related fields. High School Course Titles and Descriptions 2022-2023 161 

•Recommended Grade: 11, 12 

•Required Prerequisites: none 

•Recommended Prerequisites: Biology 

•Credits: 1 to 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 

•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas 

•Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas 

Anatomy & Physiology is a course in which students investigate concepts related to Health Science, with emphasis on interdependence of systems and contributions of each system to the maintenance of a healthy body. It introduces students to the cell, which is the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms, and covers tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems as an integrated unit. Through instruction, including laboratory activities, students apply concepts associated with Human Anatomy & Physiology. Students will understand the structure, organization and function of the various components of the healthy body in order to apply this knowledge in all health related fields. High School Course Titles and Descriptions 2022-2023 161 

•Recommended Grade: 11, 12 

•Required Prerequisites: none 

•Recommended Prerequisites: Biology 

•Credits: 1 to 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 

•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas 

•Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas

3066 Chemistry II (L) (CHEM II) 

Advanced Science College Credit is a title that covers (1) any science course offered for credit by an accredited post-secondary institution through an adjunct agreement with a secondary school, or (2) any other post-secondary science course offered for dual credit under the provisions of 511 IAC 6-10. 

● Recommended Grade: 11, 12 

● Required Prerequisites: none 

● Recommended Prerequisites: none 

● Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. May be offered for successive semesters 

● Counts as a Science Course for all diplomas 

● Courses that use this title are most often those taught through the post-secondary campus, taught either online or in traditional settings or a combination; and taught by higher education faculty. 

● Courses that use this title are those that do not meet specific high school standards for a corresponding high school course, as they are standards beyond what is taught in the high school. 

3090 

Advanced Science College Credit is a title that covers (1) any science course offered for credit by an accredited post-secondary institution through an adjunct agreement with a secondary school, or (2) any other post-secondary science course offered for dual credit under the provisions of 511 IAC 6-10. 

● Recommended Grade: 11, 12 

● Required Prerequisites: none 

● Recommended Prerequisites: none 

● Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. May be offered for successive semesters 

● Counts as a Science Course for all diplomas 

● Courses that use this title are most often those taught through the post-secondary campus, taught either online or in traditional settings or a combination; and taught by higher education faculty. 

● Courses that use this title are those that do not meet specific high school standards for a corresponding high school course, as they are standards beyond what is taught in the high school. 

3020

AP Biology is a course based on the content established and copyrighted by the College Board. The course is not intended to be used as a dual credit course. The major themes of the course include: The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life, Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce and to maintain dynamic homeostasis, Living systems store, retrieve, transmit and respond to information essential to life processes, Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess complex properties. 

•Recommended Grade: 11, 12 

•Required Prerequisites: none 

•Recommended Prerequisites: Biology I and Chemistry I 

•Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester 

•Counts as a science course for all diplomas 

•Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course 

•Laboratory course 

3090

Advanced Science College Credit is a title that covers (1) any science course offered for credit by an accredited post-secondary institution through an adjunct agreement with a secondary school, or (2) any other post-secondary science course offered for dual credit under the provisions of 511 IAC 6-10. 

● Recommended Grade: 11, 12 

● Required Prerequisites: none 

● Recommended Prerequisites: none 

● Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. May be offered for successive semesters 

● Counts as a Science Course for all diplomas 

● Courses that use this title are most often those taught through the post-secondary campus, taught either online or in traditional settings or a combination; and taught by higher education faculty. 

● Courses that use this title are those that do not meet specific high school standards for a corresponding high school course, as they are standards beyond what is taught in the high school.