Earth Science - 600800

Available for: 9-10 Grades

This yearlong course explores concrete scientific ideas of the Cosmos and the theory of how the Universe began, the Earth and its change over time, the water cycle and its critical components, weather and major events, and conservation of the Earth’s precious resources. Major units are astronomy, geology, hydrology, meteorology, and conservation.  Fees may apply.

Biology - 601000

Available for:   9-10 Grades

Biology investigates a wide range of biological science topics in molecular biology,heredity and genetics, microorganisms, plants, invertebrates,vertebrates and ecology. Designed to meet the diversified needs of students who require biology for future employment or education, this course covers biology in depth. Fees may apply.

Biology Honors - 601100

Available for: 9-10 Grades 

Honors Biology exposes students to a wide range of biological topics, including: molecular biology, heredity and genetics, microorganisms, plants, evolution, and ecology. The accelerated pace and in-depth coverage of material is designed to serve motivated students seeking to continue in AP science courses.  Fees may apply.

AP Biology - 601200

Available for: 11-12 Grades

Prerequisite:  successful completion of Biology and Chemistry.  

This course is equivalent to a college freshman course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics like evolution, energetics, information storage and transfer, and system interactions.The curriculum will prepare students to take the A.P. Biology exam which all students will take in May. Students may receive university credit based on their exam score. 

Chemistry - 601500

Available for:  10-12 Grades

Basic chemistry concepts are covered for students who need an introductory chemistry background. The course is organized around major concepts of matter, structure, energy and change. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in a math class. Sophomores taking Secondary Math 2 Honors or higher should take Honors Chemistry. Important! Students who have successfully completed Honors Physics and/or AP Physics must take Honors Chemistry. Fee: $15.

Honors Chemistry - 601600

Available for:  10-12 Grades

This course is designed to prepare students for AP science courses. Students who want to pursue vocations in the sciences, medicine, or related fields at the college level should consider this course. The course is organized around major concepts of matter, structure, energy and change. Emphasis is placed on critical and quantitative thinking. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in a math class. Sophomores taking Secondary Math 2 Honors or higher should take Honors Chemistry. Important! Students who have successfully completed Honors Physics and/or AP Physics must take Honors Chemistry. Fee: $15

AP Chemistry - 601700

Available for:  11-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Chemistry Honors and Secondary Math 2

This course is equivalent to a freshman chemistry course at a university and is designed for students interested in medical, science, and engineering fields.The principles of chemistry are covered in depth with extensive use of mathematics. Laboratory experience and principles are emphasized. Depending on AP scores, this class may result in 3-8 hours of college credit and the possible waiver of one or two sections of chemistry for scientists, engineers and pre-med students. Non-science majors may also be able to count AP chemistry credit towards their general physical science credit.  Fee: $15.

Physics - 602000

Available for:  10-12 Grades

This is a basic physics course for students who need an introductory physics background. The course includes hands-on application of motion, force, momentum, energy, heat, light, and sound and electricity. Important: students taking A.P. Calculus must take Physics Honors or AP Physics. Fee: $15.

Honors Physics - 602100

Available for:  10-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Completion of Secondary Math 2 Honors. This is a math-based physics course for students who need an introductory physics background. The course presents concepts in motion, force, momentum, energy, heat, light and sound, gravitation, electricity, and magnetism. Concepts will be covered in both 1 and 2 dimensions. This course is equivalent to a freshman college physics class. Fee: $15

AP Physics C (Mechanics) – 602150

Available for:  11-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Calculus.  AP Physics C: Mechanics is equivalent to a one-semester, calculus based, college-level physics course, especially appropriate for students planning to specialize or major in physical science, engineering, math, or another technology-based field. The course explores topics such as kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation. Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout the course.  Fees may apply.

AP Environmental Science- 602570

Available for:  10-12 Grades

Recommended courses to take before this class (not pre-requisite): Biology and/or Chemistry

This Advanced Placement course is designed to be the equivalent of a college course in environmental science. It fills the Earth Science requirement for graduation. If you have not taken a full year high school science class, it is not recommended that you take this class. This class requires both strong reading and writing skills. You need to have excellent time management and study habits to be successful in this course. You will have homework every night that will take you 30 minutes to an hour to complete.  The course goal is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts and methodologies to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify environmental problems and the relative risk associated with them and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.

Astronomy – 603001

This one-semester science elective class will introduce you to the wonders of the universe! We will learn about the history of Astronomy and space exploration, survey the Sun and the planets of our Solar System, and discuss the stars and other fascinating (and sometimes dangerous!) objects out in space. We will talk about how events in the Universe have influenced and do influence life on our planet (no, not horoscopes), and discuss how discoveries involving the other planets can help us to build a better world here on Earth.

Elementary Astronomy – CE (PHYS 1040)

Available for:  12th Grade

Prerequisite: Successful completion of either a physics or chemistry course. 

This is an Astronomy course offered through Salt Lake Community College (PHYS 1040: Elementary Astronomy). In this course students will learn about the process of science and the influence of light, motion, and gravity. We will study the planets of the Solar System, the nature and lives of the stars, and the larger structure of the Universe—galaxies and beyond. We will also discuss the fascinating discoveries astronomers are making today. Students will gain a greater appreciation of the night sky, and they will understand how we know as much about the Universe as we do.  Fees may apply.

Wildlife Biology - 602851

Available for:  11-12 grades

Wildlife biology is an ecology based curriculum that covers topics in population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Students utilize the Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts as they learn identification skills of different taxa and consider the importance of wildlife management and conservation as a result of human impact. Basic descriptive statistics are used to learn the experimental process and hypothesis testing as they relate to wildlife and wildlands.

Zoology - 602901

Available for:  11-12 grades

Students in Zoology utilize the Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts as they investigate the major structures, functions, and processes animals use to survive in their respective environments. An emphasis on phylogenetics helps students learn to classify animals into major animal taxa, determine their evolutionary relationships, and identify adaptations. Concepts of comparative anatomy are introduced to emphasize shared derived traits of organisms in the kingdom Animalia.

Biology 1010/1015 CE - 708541

Available for: 11-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology or Chemistry course.

Biology 1010 is an introductory course for non-science majors. We will cover the study of living organisms from microbial life to multicellular organisms. The course will introduce cell structures and physiology, inheritance, evolution, and classification. Biology 1015 is the laboratory study, experimentation, and analysis of biological principles taught in 1010 and is taken concurrently along with 1010. 4 college credit hours, 1 high school credit.

Geo 1020 CE – Fossils and Earth’s History

Available for: 11th and 12th grade

Recommended courses to take before this class (not pre-requisite): Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry and/or AP Environmental Science

This is a fast paced, semester long college science class. Credits are awarded through Salt Lake Community College and count on a college level transcript (these grades are permanent). This class requires strong reading and writing skills as well as excellent time management. The course is recommended for 11th and 12th graders who have the time to and can complete up to 5 hours of homework a week for this course. This course is an introduction to the 4.5-billion year geologic history of Earth and the evolution of life through fossils. Historical geology and fossils will be used to explore the physical science principles and scientific processes that leads to our understanding of Earth.