Department Chair: Dimitri Noplos (dnoplos@aacps.org)
ELECTIVE credit - Any courses taken beyond the requirementΒ
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Sem: Semester course offered semester 1 or semester 2
FY: Full Year Course
β: Honors Course
π: Has a pre-requisite
π: Fulfills a graduation requirement
π : ELD Course
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Must have taken Algebra I and H. Biology
Must have taken Algebra I and Biology
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Must have taken H. Biology
Must have taken Algebra I and Biology
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See descriptions below
Must have taken H. Biology
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This course focuses on using lab investigations to understand the processes of science focusing on cell biology, genetics, evolution and ecology. Equivalent to introductory biology at the college level. (FY)
π Biology and Chemistry
This course focuses on learning chemical processes and the mathematics of solve chemical problems. Equivalent to Introductory Chemistry in college. (FY)
π Chemistry and Algebra 2
This course evaluates environmental issues and examines ways to resolve or prevent them. This is an excellent choice for your first AP science course and can be taken in grades 10-12. (FY)
π Biology and Chemistry (chemistry can be concurrent)
This course focuses on Newtonian mechanics, work, energy and power, waves and sound, and introduction to electrical circuits. This course is recommended in place of Honors Physics for students meeting the math requirement. It provides an opportunity to earn a first semester college credit for algebra-based physics. (FY)
π Geometry and concurrent Algebra 2 enrollment
Students learn the principles of physics equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics; atomic and nuclear physics. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Test in AP Physics 2 and the opportunity to earn college credit.Β
π AP Physics 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus or concurrent enrollment in Pre-CalculusΒ
This course focuses fluid mechanics. It provides an opportunity to earn a second semester college credit for calculus-based physics. (FY)
π Calculus (can be concurrently enrolled)
This course focuses on Earth and Planetary Systems as a science. The history of the field of study will be explored as well as the tools and methods available to modern astronomers. (FY)
This course will focus on forces and the laws of nature affecting matter, such as equilibrium, motion and momentum. Emphasis is placed on real-world connections to physics. (FY)
π Algebra 1
This course is all about understanding animals and how they fit into their environment (niche), their life cycles and evolutionary relationships to other organisms. Learn everything you wanted to know about the animal kingdom. This course relies heavily on dissections to compare anatomy of various members of the animal kingdom. (FY)
π Participation in LS MISA (Biology)
Student will use science and technology to investigate crime scenes. The process of evidence collection and analysis is the primary focus. Recommended for upperclassmen due to the subject matter. (sem)
π Participation in LS MISA (Biology)
In this hands on class students will explore the relationships between the human body, physical activity, nutrition and biomechanics. This is course goes great with human anatomy and physiology and is a must for those interested in athletics and sports training. (sem)
π Human Anatomy and Physiology
Student will do an in-depth study of the human body and examine all the major body systems and how they interact with each other to help the body function. Some activities in class may involve animal dissection. (sem)
π Participation in LS MISA (Biology)
Student will use scientific skills to study the marine world. Specifically they will analyze the relationship between marine organisms and their environment.Β (sem)
π Participation in LS MISA (Biology)
In this course students use the principles of chemistry and physics to study the oceans. Students investigate the materials and physical processes that have shaped oceans. Β Β (sem)
π Participation in LS MISA (Biology)
For more detailed information about course descriptions, please visit AACPS 2023-24 High School Program of Study