Below is a printable list of courses available at WCHS.
For a description of each course, please see the links below and expand the course for more information.
Below is a printable list of courses available at WCHS.
For a description of each course, please see the links below and expand the course for more information.
*Chemistry courses will be counted as an advanced science to meet graduation requirements for those students that have already taken Physical Science
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Course Fee $25.00
Physical science introduces students to key concepts and theories that provide a foundation for further study in other sciences and advanced science disciplines. Physical science comprises the systematic study of the physical world as it relates to fundamental concepts about matter, energy, motion and the universe. Basic concepts of Chemistry and Physics will be covered in this course.
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Course Fee $25.00
Honors Chemistry is a rigorous course designed for the advanced level science student wishing for preparation to enter a science-related major in college. Mathematics will be emphasized throughout this course. This class will prepare students for advanced chemistry courses. Students will receive weighted credit for successful completion of this course.
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Course Fee $25.00
This course is designed to study matter and the changes it undergoes. The course will help prepare students who intend to take college chemistry as well as offer the non-college bound student an understanding of the chemical world in which we live. Basic concepts of chemistry are introduced through the development of problem-solving abilities; the presentation through classroom laboratory experiences or chemical principles and their application to situations encountered in everyday living and research.
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Course Fee $25.00
This is a two semester advanced college preparatory lab science course designed to teach students the concepts and principles of biology. Students will develop a conceptual framework for modern biology and recognize unifying themes that integrate the major topics of biology. Students will learn about the scientific process, molecules and cells, cellular reproduction, genetics, evolution, ecology, and the form and function of animals. Laboratory activities stress the development of important skills such as detailed observation, accurate recording, experimental design, and data interpretation and analysis. Students will develop critical thinking skills through research and discussions about issues relating to current advancements in biology. This course will be a faster paced, more expanded curriculum than the biology course and will be beneficial and more challenging for the self-directed learner. Students will receive weighted credit upon successful completion of this course.
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Course Fee $25.00
This course investigates the composition, diversity, complexity and interconnected nature of life on earth. Fundamental concepts of heredity and evolution provide a framework through inquiry-based instruction to explore the living world, the physical environment and the interactions within and between them. Students engage in investigations to understand and explain the behavior of living things in a variety of scenarios that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills and real-world applications. Course content includes the study of heredity, evolutionary mechanisms, diversity and interdependence of life, cells and cellular processes.
*Chemistry courses will be counted as an advanced science to meet graduation requirements for those students that complete both Physical Science and a Chemistry course
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Course Fee $55.00
Anatomy and Physiology is designed to be an advanced study of the structures and functions of the human body. Topics of study include: anatomical terminology, basic biochemistry, cells and tissues, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Laboratory component includes anatomical studies using dissection and models, and the physiological concepts by experimentation.
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Course Fee $30.00 plus cost of AP Test
AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits. Students will receive weighted credit for successful completion of this course.
Course Fee $50.00
This course is designed for Biology majors and students whose programs require a majors' level course in biology. This course introduces the fundamental characteristics of life, from the molecular to the cellular level, with an emphasis on structure-function relationships and placed in an evolutionary context. The laboratory course expands upon concepts introduced in lecture, and is designed to develop a student's ability to think, work, and write like a scientist. Tools and techniques will include work with microscopes, biochemical tests, and experimental design. Students will earn a total of 4 credit hours each semester for the completion of each course plus the required lab.
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Course Fee $50 each semester
This college Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college. Topics will include structure of matter, states of matter, reactions, descriptive chemistry, equilibrium, kinetics, energetics, acid-base chemistry, oxidation-reduction, and college level laboratory experimentation. This course meets for two periods each day and students will earn 5 credit hours each semester from the University of Cincinnati. Students will have the option to take the Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam after completion of both semesters of this course (an additional test fee is required if choosing this option).
Course Fee $25.00
Field Biology is a year long elective science course for the student who has a deep interest in, and wishes to learn more about, living organisms and their environments. Field Biology, as the name implies, is designed to provide the student with hands-on field experiences; therefore, the classroom has been extended into the outdoors.
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Course Fee $35.00
This class will delve into the exciting sciences involved in forensic investigation. Students will learn the many techniques that detectives, medical examiners, and forensic lab technicians use to solve criminal investigations and unsolved cases. The sciences involved will include such topics as the history of forensics, types of forensic sciences, hair and fiber analysis, examination of impression evidence (fingerprints, bite marks, tire tracks, lip impressions, tool marks, and shoe prints), ballistics as well as document examination.
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Course Fee $25.00
This class will continue to delve into the many exciting sciences involved in forensic investigation. Students will be given the opportunity to observe and participate in mock crime scene investigations. They will learn the many techniques that detectives, medical examiners, and forensic lab technicians use to solve criminal and unsolved mysteries. The sciences involved will include such topics as serology, toxicology, pathology, entomology, anthropology, behavioral sciences, engineering and many other crime scene techniques.
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Course Fee $25.00
This course involves an in-depth study of Mendelian and molecular genetics. Students will study such topics as genetic process affecting human traits, mutations, biotechnology, and associated ethical and moral issues. Students need to have a good background in biology and possess good time management skills in order to successfully complete all course requirements.
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Course Fee $25.00
The course focuses on the principle that there is an interrelationship between matter and energy. To understand physics is to discover its major concepts by applying problem-solving techniques and studying physics principles and real-life applications through classroom and laboratory experiences. Physics deals with such topics as motion, momentum, gravitation, waves, energy, light, electricity, and magnetism. Students will spend much time in the laboratory analyzing and drawing conclusions from the laboratory experiments. Students will receive weighted credit for successful completion of this course.
Course Fee $25.00
This course is designed to teach students components of sports medicine. Units of study include: exploration of therapeutic careers, medical terminology, anatomy of the head and brain; bones, muscles, and joints of the upper and lower extremities; common sports injuries, injury assessment, first aid, injury prevention principles, and rehabilitation techniques. This course follows curriculum outlined by Weber State University but is not offered as CCP credit.
This course is designed to teach students components of exercise science and builds upon information learned in Sports Medicine I. Units of study include: prophylactic taping, modalities and rehabilitation, the healing process, anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems as relates to exercise, examination of cardiovascular training methods, examination of muscle types and strength-training exercises, sports nutrition, performance enhancement studies, and sports psychology. This course continues to follow the curriculum as outlined by Weber State University but is not offered as CCP credit.
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Course Fee $35.00
This course consists of a study of the significant patterns of diverse animal structures and functions. Discussion will center on the taxonomic relationships of 5 key animal phyla, and examine structural differences and similarities, through simulated or prerecorded dissections of various animals.