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All science elective credits count toward the three required credits in science necessary for graduation. Students must complete course work in Biology, Earth and Space Sciences and the Physical Sciences of Chemistry and Physics. Our elective courses are designed to enhance, not replace, coursework in the traditional sciences listed in the New York State Science Standards. As such, they should only be taken after, or concurrently with, 3 years of high school level coursework in the traditional sciences.
TOPICS IN BIOLOGY - 04505 - 1/2 CREDIT (EOD) *
Prerequisite: See above
Credit: Science Elective
Description: This course explores the clash between modern biology and human values. Current topics in ethics and policy in medicine and science are presented, discussed and debated. Students will have the opportunity to develop ethical guidelines and be prepared to think in a critical fashion. Issues such as the use of stem cells, in-vitro fertilization, patient rights, biological weapons, genetics, epidemics and disease, public health, and issues arising as a result of the use of biotechnology will be discussed. The course will incorporate lectures, independent research, group assignments, discussions and case study analyses.
METEOROLOGY - 04550 - 1/2 CREDIT (EOD) *
Prerequisite: See above (Will run in school years that end in an odd number)
Credit: Science Elective
Description: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fluid dynamics and components in Earth’s and planetary atmospheres, climate and the inherent interactions with Earth’s oceans. This course provides an overview of the role of the water molecule in producing specific weather phenomena and events; interactions with the world's oceans; processes involved in storm formation; historical storm events; weathers’ relationship with climate and scales of climatic cycles. Skills that will be developed include computational skills, communication (via writing and language), reasoning, analytical skills in particular with respect to real-time and historical data, spatial and temporal reasoning. These skills will be developed toward success in college and career skills in forecasting weather and climate prediction.
CAREERS IN HEALTH & MED SCIENCES - 04555 - ½ CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: None - Open to students in grades 9 & 10
Credit: Science Elective
Description: This course is designed to familiarize students with the various careers in the medical professions. Students in this course will explore a variety of careers in medicine, allied health and public health, including the roles, responsibilities, and training required for each. Students will also learn the roles and responsibilities of different members/functional units of the health care team; information on related job and educational opportunities and certifications; and the needs and roles of health providers in rural and urban settings. Students will complete activities and projects that will help them envision themselves in rewarding careers that are appropriate to their skills and interests, while developing an action plan to achieve these career goals.
Careers in Health.mp4GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES - 04501 - 1 CREDIT *
Prerequisite: See above (Will Run in School Years that end in an odd number)
Credit: Life Science
Description: This course examines natural systems and the adverse impacts that human activities have upon these systems. Students will be able to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. The topics that will be covered include human population growth; biodiversity; forests and deforestation; world hunger; energy resources; and water and air pollution.
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