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BIOLOGY | Credit: 1

Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: None

Through laboratory experiments and current readings, students study ecology, evolution, DNA and genetics, cell organization and chemistry, and cell processes such as meiosis and mitosis, protein synthesis, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. Also investigated are microbiology, the three domains, body systems, and current biological technology.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY | Credit: 2.0

Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: See below

This is an Advanced Placement Biology course. The course will include topics usually covered in a college biology course for majors. The major themes of the course are: Science as Process, Energy Transfer, Relationship of Structure to Function, Regulation, Continuity and Change, Evolution, Interdependence in Nature, Science, Technology and Society.

Primary emphasis in the course will be in developing and understanding concepts rather than memorizing terms and technical details. Students should have completed a first year biology course and a first year chemistry course with an 85 average or better and have the recommendation of their biology teacher. (Suggested Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry).

Although not required to take this course, students expecting to take the AP Biology exam to earn college credits, should also take Anatomy and Physiology.

CHEMISTRY | Credit: 1

Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: College Prep Mathematics

This course is a survey of topics regarding the structure and properties of matter with an emphasis on inquiry lab work.

Through emphasis on lab experimentation, this course provides a firm foundation for the understanding of principles underlying basic chemical concepts of matter, stoichiometry, the periodic table and the dynamics of chemistry.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY | Credit: 2.0

Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Chemistry I and recommendation of Chemistry I instructor

This is an advanced chemistry course that gives the advanced science student an opportunity to continue studying the principles and concepts developed in Chemistry I. The course includes physical chemistry, organic chemistry, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.

(Please visit www.collegeboard.com for a detailed list of topics covered.)

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN - PLTW | Credit: 1.0

Grades: 10 - 12

Prerequisite: Algebra I | Co-requisite: Geometry

Introduction to Engineering (IDE) is a high school-level Project Lead the Way survey course of engineering. The course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a post secondary engineering course of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high tech careers. IDE gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and problem solving skills based upon engineering concepts. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning.

PHYSICS | Credit: 1

Grades: 11,12

Prerequisite: Math CP I & II are recommended | Honors Prerequisite: Enrollment in Calculus

This course surveys the physical laws governing the universe. Through lab studies, consequences of these laws are examined and concepts in motion, energy and light are developed.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS | Credit: 2.0

Grade 12

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Calculus

This course focuses on mechanics and electricity and magnetism. Our approach to the analysis of systems is calculus based, emphasizing analytical skills and recognizing symmetries within systems. Since this is an intensive analytical college-level course, motivation and mathematical achievement are important prerequisites.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY:BODY IN MOTION | Credits: 0.5

Grades 10-12 Pre-Requisite: Biology

Preference given as follows:

• First semester: 12^th graders, then 11^th graders and then 10^th graders
• Second semester: 11^th graders, then 10^th graders and then 12^th graders

Anatomy and Physiology: Body in Motion examines the structure and function, as well as the inter-relatedness, of the cardiovascular, muscular and skeletal systems, as well as the anatomical regions. Students will explore the body in motion by performing dissections and online simulations, participating in case studies of patients with both normal and abnormal physiology as well as developing their own knowledge via group learning. The program is highly recommended for students interested in health-related careers. Anatomy and Physiology does not fulfill the life science graduation requirement. Students enrolling in this course do not need to have already taken A&P Internal Dynamics.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: INTERNAL DYNAMICS | Credit: 0.5

Grades 10-12 Pre-Requisite: Biology

Preference given as follows:

First semester: 12^th graders, then 11^th graders and then 10^th graders Second semester: 11^th graders, then 10^th graders and then 12^th graders

Anatomy and Physiology: Internal Dynamics examines the structure and function, as well as the inter-relatedness, of the integumentary, digestive, excretory and reproductive systems. Students will explore these systems by performing dissections and online simulations, participating in case studies of patients with both normal and abnormal physiology as well as developing their own knowledge via group learning. The program is highly recommended for students interested in health-related careers. Anatomy and physiology does not fulfill the life science graduation requirement. Students enrolling in this course do not need to have already taken A&P Body in Motion.