Connetquot High School College Level Science

Full-Year Course, 1.0 credits

Prerequisites:  Completion of Regents Life Science: Biology and Chemistry with a course and Regents grade of 85 or higher. 

This is a rigorous college-level course designed primarily for those planning careers in medicine, nursing, medical technology, other health and allied health-related fields, and physical education. The course provides an orientation to the various branches of medicine and focuses upon normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology. It lays the foundation for understanding and using medical terminology and addresses advancements in the field of medical technology. Medical laboratory techniques and dissections will be performed in the laboratory. This course may be taken for either 4 or 8 college credits through the LIU High School Scholars Program, if students elect to pay the LIU tuition. This course can be taken concurrently with AP Biology. This class meets 5 periods per week for the full year.