Earth Science - 600800

Available for: 9-12 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.

Biological Science Core Classes: These classes fill the biological science requirement:

Biology - 601000

Available for: 9-12 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 coursecovers biology in depth. Fee: $10.

Biology Honors - 601100

Available for: 9-12 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 or IB Biology courses. This course also fulfills a science graduation requirement.

AP Biology - 601200

Available for: 11-12 Grades

Prerequisite: successful completion of Biology 1-2 and Chemistry. This course is equivalent to a college freshman course. The principles of molecular and cellular biology, organisms and their structure and populations, diversity and evolution will be studied in depth. The curriculum will prepare students totake the A.P. Biology exam which all students will be expected to take in May. Students may receive university credit based on their score on the exam.Students will be required to purchase their own textbook.

Chemistry Core Classes: These courses fill the chemistry science requirement:

Chemistry - 601500

Available for: 10-12 Grades

Basic chemistry concepts are covered for students who need anintroductory chemistry background. The course is organized around major concepts of matter, structure, energy and change. Basic atomic theory, elements and the periodic table, nature of bonding and compounds, chemical reactions and their equations, equilibrium, acids and bases, and nuclear chemistry are covered. 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

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. Basic atomic theory, elements and the periodic table, nature of bonding and compounds, chemical reactions and their equations, equilibrium, acids and bases, and nuclear chemistry are covered. 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 current enrollment in Secondary Math 3H or a higher math class. This course is equivalent to a freshman chemistry course at a university. The principles of chemistry are covered in depth with extensive use of mathematics. Laboratory experience and principles are emphasized. University laboratory experience is also available to students. All students will take the A.P. chemistry exam in May which may result in eight hours of college credit and the possible waiver of one or two sections of chemistry for scientists, engineers and pre-med students. 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 Secondary Math 3 or A.P. Calculus must take Physics Honors. Fee: $15.

Physics Honors - 602100

Available for: 10-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Secondary Math 2 Honors or a higher math class. This is a math-based physics course for students who needan introductory physics background. The course presents concepts in motion, two-dimensionalmotion,force,two-dimensionalforce,momentum energy,heat, light and sound, gravitation, electricity and magnetism. This course is equivalent to a freshman college physics class. Fee: $15

AP Physics C (Mechanics) - 602150

Available for: 11-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Honors Physics and concurrent enrollment in Secondary Math 3 Honors or Calculus. Most colleges require this course for any physical science, engineering, medical or architecture major. This course in college proves to be an effective “weed-out” class for the above majors. Exposureto this subject in high school can help a student from being “weeded out” from a desired major. This course prepares students to pass the A.P. Physics C Test in Mechanics. Students who pass this test typically waive their first semester of sophomore college engineering physics. Fee: $15

AP Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism) - 602170

Available for: 11-12 Grades

Prerequisite: A.P. Physics C (Mechanics) or at least be concurrently enrolled. Most colleges require this course for any physical science, engineering, medical, or architecture major. This course prepares students to pass the A.P. Physics C Test in Electricity and Magnetism. Students who pass this test will typically waive their second semester of sophomore college engineering physics. Fee: $15

AP Environment Science - 602570

Available for: 10-12 Grades

Recommended back- ground classes: biology and Secondary Math 3H. 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. 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 associatedwith them and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Students withsuperior academic record will be most successful in this course. Fee: $15

Astronomy - 603001

Available for: 11-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Successful completion of either a physics or chemistry course. 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 haveinfluenced and do influence life on our planet (no, not horoscopes), and discuss how discoveries involving the other plants can help us to build a better would here on Earth. Fee: $15

Elementary Astronomy – CE (PHYS 1040)

Available for: 11-12 Grades

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.

Wildlife Biology - 602851

Available for: 11-12 Grades

In Wildlife Biology students explore the factors, processes, relationships, and interactions of wildlife in nature. Students utilize the Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts as they study characteristics, behaviors, and interactions of abiotic and biotics factors that make up an ecosystem, organism identification and classification, overall health of wildlife and wildlife habitats and the impact from human activity.

Zoology - 602901

Available for: 11-12 Grades

In Zoology, students utilize the Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts as they investigate the major structures, functions, and processes animals use to survive in their environment, classify animals into major animal taxa and determine their relationships, adaptations, and evolution, explain comparative zoology, explain the relationship between humans and animal populations, and evaluate plans to control invasive animal species and/or conserve native animal species in Utah.

Geology CE - GEO1010 - 708721

Available for: 11-12 Grades

This course is an introduction to the materials and processes that compose and shape the Earth. Topics will include earthquakes, volcanoes, rocks, minerals, global climate change, plate tectonics, the origin of earth, geologic time and fossils, glaciers, streams, landslides, and natural resources.