Course Recommendations for Freshmen Year Introduction to Physical Science Duration: 1.0 creditPrerequisites: 9th gradeIntroduction to Physical Science is an year long science class that uses engineering design challenges to integrate conceptual physics (energy, electricity, force, motion, and the structure of matter) with mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems. Students learn fundamental concepts used to describe our physical world and how the engineering design process is used to solve problems. Activities include laboratory investigations and exploration of engineering careers. Emphasis is placed on cooperative learning and use of technology including student laptops and design softwareCN13444f CN13445s Course recommendations for Sophomore Year Environmental ScienceDuration: 1.0 creditPrerequisites: Introduction to Physical Science (or equivalent)Offered every other year (20/21 and 22/23)Environmental Science provides students with the foundation of scientific principles, concepts, and skills required to understand the interrelationships between humans and the natural world. Students will identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.CN 13000f CN 13001s Earth Science Duration: 1.0 creditPrerequisites: Introduction to Physical Science (or equivalent)Offered every other year (21/22 and 23/24)Earth Science offers insight into the Earth’s history, structure, and dynamic forces that shape our planet. Topics include geology, astronomy, meteorology, and oceanography.CN 1319f CN1331s BiologyDuration: 1.0 creditPrerequisites: Sophomore Level Class Biology course designed to provide information regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life processes. This course includes topics of cell structure, function and reproduction, general plantand animal physiology, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, and ecosystems.CN1351f CN1352s Course recommendations for Junior Year Environmental Science (see previous description) Earth Science (see previous description) Chemistry Duration: 1.0 creditPrerequisites: 10th gradeChemistry course involve studying the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. This course explores concepts related to the solids, liquids, and gases, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction reactions, and atomic structure. Chemical formulas, equations, and nuclear reactions are also studied.CN1354f CN1355s Anatomy and Physiology Duration: 1.0 creditPrerequisites: Environmental Science or Biology (or concurrently with teacher approval)Anatomy and Physiology is a yearlong science course that uses project-based learning to integrate anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, and organ systems of the body with human body functions of communication, power, movement, immunity, and homeostasis. Activities include laboratory investigations, dissection, disease symptoms and diagnosis, biomedical and health science career exploration, and CPR (Basic Life Support) certification.CN13299f CN13000s Course recommendations for Senior Year Anatomy and Physiology (see previous description) Chemistry (see previous description) PhysicsDuration: 1.0 creditPrerequisites: Grade 11-12, successful completion of Geometry and Algebra II or concurrently enrolled.Physics is a project based study of matter interactions focusing on the development of models to describe and explain real world situations. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and critical thinking including the use of algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric representations. Students use technology including student laptops to collect and analyze data and present finding. Topics include: Physics basics, physics of work and play, medical and communication applications, and high energy physics. This course is designed in part to prepare students for admission to a university.CN1311 CN1312