Science

This course is a basic introduction to the molecular study of living things, their structure, function and ability to maintain homeostasis in a changing environment. Lab experiences will be used to reinforce abstract concepts in a concrete format. The course explores:

- The world from molecules to organisms: structure and processes

- The interactions, energy, and dynamics of ecosystems

- Heredity, inheritance and variation of traits

- Biological evolution in terms of unity and diversity

Do you like to design and build things? In a project-based environment, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and practice valuable coding skills to control your robot. The LabVIEW programming language that you’ll learn is used by professional engineers all over the world!

As an example of some of the interesting STEM projects in this course, you’ll make and program an EKG instrument that will record and analyze your own heartbeat! You’ll even have the opportunity to pilot a drone from your laptop, iPad, or cell phone! Other projects, using LEGOs include the construction and programming of a fully-autonomous vehicle and fully-autonomous robotic arm.