SCIENCE
3 credits required
Physical Science A/B 03159 .5 credit each term
Grade 9-10
SC Credit, graded
Physical science is the study of matter and energy. First trimester will focus on Chemistry. Second trimester will focus on Physics. Students will study physical science in a lecture/lab format and will be required to keep an organized notebook of all class materials. Course curriculum will be aligned to the state science standards.
Biology A/B 03051 .5 credit each term
Grade 9-10
SC Credit, graded
Intended for the majority of science students. Students will study biology in a lecture-lab format and will be required to keep a notebook for all class activities. Course curriculum is aligned to state science standards. Content includes ecology, cell biology, genetics and evolution. An essential skills work sample will be required.
Chemistry A/B 03101 (WP CH104) .5 credit each term (4 College Credits Total)
Prerequisite: Algebra II recommended and Instructor Consent
Available: Grades 11-12
SC/AL/EL Credit, graded
Chemistry is the study of the relationship between the structure and properties of matter and the energy changes that take place when the matter interacts. These principals will be developed through lecture, experimentation, reasoning and questioning. College preparation requires both A and B terms to be completed successfully. Opportunities for producing an Essential Skills Work Sample will be made available. This course may not be offered every year.
AP Biology A/B/C 03056 (TBCC BI 101/102/103) .5 credit each term (TBCC - 4 Cr each term)
Available Grades 11-12
SC/AL/EL Credit, graded
TBCC credit may be earned by meeting TBCC prerequisites.
College Credit may also be earned with a passing mark on the AP Biology test
AP Biology is a survey of general biology that includes biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular genetics and heredity, biotechnology, diversity, structure and function of organisms, and ecology and evolution. This course may not be offered every year.
Physics A/B 03151 .5 credit each term
Prerequisite: Alg 2 recommended
Available: Grades 11-12
SC/AL/EL Credit, graded
Physics courses involve the study of the forces and laws of nature affecting matter, such as equilibrium, motion, momentum, and the relationships between matter and energy. The study of physics includes examination of sound, light, and magnetic and electric phenomena. Students work with the scientific concepts of forces and motion. This course may not be offered every year.
Anatomy & Physiology A/B 03053 (TBCC BI 121,122) .5 credit each term (TBCC - 4 Credits each)
Pre-requisite: Biology
Available grades: 11-12
SC/AL/EL credit, graded
Introduces the student to basic anatomy and physiology of animals with an emphasis on humans. Emphasis is placed on organs, organ systems, and how they function. The course is focused at non-science majors who have likely never experienced the scientific method. Students do not receive credit until part B is completed and tests are passed.. This course is not part of the CTE Health Science program but is appropriate for students interested in the health science field. This course may not be offered every year. This is a dual credit class. NOT A NCAA APPROVED COURSE
Science: Single Term Science Classes
Oceanography .5 credit
Available: Grade 9-12
SC/AL/EL Credit, graded
The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the chemical, biological, physical, and geological processes related to the ocean. This course will also include some data collection opportunities in the field following scientific protocols. Topics covered include the origins of the ocean; plate tectonics; seafloor geology, topography and structure of ocean basins; the chemistry of ocean water; marine sediment properties and transport, and record of Earth’s history; the physics of wave patterns and tides; the carbon cycle in the atmosphere and sea; marine biology, the ecology of pelagic and benthic systems; and human’s effects on oceans and its resources. This course may not be offered every year.
Earth Science 03001 .5 Credit
Available: Grade 11-12, Required Gr 11
SC/AL/EL Credit, graded
Students will study how the earth was constructed. This will include rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, weather, earthquakes and volcanoes and oceans. Course conducted through lecture, labs and videos. Students will be required to keep an organized notebook. This course may not be offered every year.
Botany 03058 .5 credit
Available: Grades 10-12
SC/AL/EL Credit, graded
Botany is the scientific study of plants and their relationship to the environment. In this course students will investigate the growth, anatomy, morphology, physiology, biochemistry, and human use of plants. Laboratory experiences will complement classroom activities. This is a one trimester course suitable for those students who have an interest careers in the in Biological Science, Environmental Studies, Forestry or Natural Resources. This course may not be offered every year.
Marine Biology 03005 (TBCC - GS 108) .5 credit (TBCC - 4 cr)
Available: Grades 11-12
SC/AL/EL Credit, graded
The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the chemical, biological, physical, and geological processes related to the ocean, and include historical perspectives. Students will learn about how marine biologists perform research and about several physical and chemical forces that impact the marine environment. Then we'll dive even deeper to see how these environmental factors help shape the characteristics of marine species. This is a dual credit class.
Geology 03002DC (TBCC - GS 106) .5 credit (TBCC - 4 cr)
Available Grades 11-12
SC/AL/EL Credit, graded
The topics covered in this course includes: plate tectonics, minerals, rocks, volcanism, earthquakes, erosion and deposition by wind, deserts, glaciers and streams, weathering, fossils, and geologic history. Includes a weekly lab. This is a dual credit class.
Forestry I and II 18502/18502DC (TBCC FOR 111) .5 credit (TBCC -4 cr)
Forestry courses provide students with the information and experience necessary for the cultivation, management, and care of forests or timberlands. These courses cover topics such as the processes of regeneration and reforestation, harvesting and conservation of natural resources, erosion and pest control, trail development and maintenance, mapping and surveying, operation of forestry tools, government regulations, and environmental stewardship. These courses also address forestry harvesting and methods to manage, protect, and harvest timber stands and specialty forest crops; equipment maintenance and repair; the selection, planting, transplanting, and harvesting of trees; forest management; and safety procedures. NOT A NCAA APPROVED COURSE.
Natural Resource Science .5 Credit
Available: Grades 10-12
SC/AL/EL Credit, graded
Environmental Science will explore the natural resources individually at an introductory level. Natural resources include timber, wildlife, fish, soils, minerals, marine and fresh-water resources. These topics will be explored and applied to current issues around Tillamook county. Students will practice monitoring water quality in fresh and marine systems in the classroom as well as in the field with class research projects. This is a hands on class where students will regularly get their hands dirty, work in the woods, and be asked to carry tools back and from the job site. NOT A NCAA APPROVED COURSE.
Environmental Science I and II 030031/030032 (TBCC ESR171- II only) .5 Credit (TBCC - 4 cr)
Prerequisite: Natural Resource Science I
Available: Grades 10-12
SC/AL/EL Credit, graded
Environmental Science II will explore the natural resources individually at an advanced college level. Natural resources include timber, wildlife, fish, soils, minerals, marine and fresh-water resources. These topics will be explored and applied to current issues around Tillamook county. Students will practice monitoring water quality in fresh and marine systems in the classroom as well as in the field with class research projects. This is a hands on class where students will regularly get their hands dirty, work in the woods, and be asked to carry tools back and from the job site.