Science Electives

This course is laboratory-based science class emphasizing the function of the earth’s systems. Emphasis is placed on the human interactions with the earth’s geologic and environmental systems, predictability of a dynamic earth, origin and evolution of the earth system and universe, geochemical cycles and energy in the earth system.

This course is laboratory-based science class in which students will study the cell, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, interdependence of organisms, matter and energy, and organization in living systems and the behavior of organisms.

This course is a laboratory-based science class in which students will study the structure and properties of matter as they explore chemical reactions, the structure of atoms, conservation and interactions of energy and matter.

Prerequisites: Math I, NC Math 2 Concurrent.

This is the recommended physical science course for college/university admission.

course is a laboratory-based science class in which students will study the fundamentals of the physical world of matter, energy, basic mechanics and particle physics.

Prerequisites: Math II.

This is a recommended physical science course for college/university admission.

Microbiology is the study of all living organisms that are too small to be visible with the naked eye. This includes bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, prions, protozoa and algae, collectively known as 'microbes'.

Forensic science is the application of basic biological, chemical and physical science principles in the investigation of crime scenes. Students will learn how to observe, collect, analyze and evaluate evidence. Some of the many topics covered are fingerprint analysis, hair and fiber comparison, serology and crime scene analysis. This is a science elective course and is not required for graduation credit.

Students will learn the conceptual framework, factual knowledge and analytical skills to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology.

Prerequisites: Biology I, Chemistry I

Students will learn the conceptual framework, factual knowledge and analytical skills to deal critically with the rapidly changing environment of earth.

Prerequisites: Math I, Biology I, Chemistry I