Science

IVC - Human Biology is the study of the human species at the levels of organization from the atomic through the biosphere. Emphasis is placed on the major organ systems, health issues, genetics, evolution, and man's interaction with the environment as related to the biology of humans and the quality of life. This course is for students whose major course of study is not in the sciences. This course will partially satisfy the Natural Science GE requirement (LS). While not required, it is recommended that BIOL1055 (Human Biology Lab) is taken concurrently.

Grade: 10th-12th, 10th grade must get approval from their counselor

Length: Semester

Credit: 1.0 Core or Elective Science and 3 Concurrent Enrollment credits

Fee: Snow College CE Fees apply

IVC - This course introduces individuals to a variety of chemistry-related knowledge and experience. As a general education course, it relates chemistry to the real world experience and gives the student an opportunity to investigate chemical principles in their life. The course serves as a prerequisite to programs related to allied health such as nursing, economics, biology, natural resources, and others. The course also serves as a preparatory course for general chemistry. Some topics in the course are atomic structure, chemical calculations, energy and matter, gas laws, nuclear chemistry and an introduction to organic chemistry.

Grade: 10th-12th

Length: Semester

Credit: 1.0 Core or Elective Science and 4 Concurrent Enrollment credits

Fee: Snow College CE Fees apply

Prerequisites - Math 1, 2, 3 with a C or better and 23 or higher on ACT Math

In Person - You will create multiple apps using the MIT App Inventor, learn basic coding using Python, and learn how to create video games with Unity. You will develop basic skills using a variety of programming Languages.

Grade: 10th-12th

Length: Semester 2-period block

Credit: 1.0 (can be used towards Digital Studies, Core Science, and/or CTE) 

*An additional 1.3 high school credit when students register with Concurrent Enrollment credit

*7 Concurrent Enrollment credits

Fee: WSU CE fees apply

In Person - You will learn how to develop more useful and complex apps through Eclipse by using Java and basic algorithms. Students will also learn how to make interactive/dynamic web pages. Languages: Java, HTML, CSS, Java Script.

Grade: 10th-12th

Length: Semester 2-period block

Credit: 1.0 (can be used towards Digital Studies, Core Science, and/or CTE) 

*An additional 1.3 high school credit when students register with Concurrent Enrollment credit

*7 Concurrent Enrollment credits

Fee: WSU CE fees apply

Prerequisites: ICA Creative Apps

Online - A General Education course. This course provides a study of the origin of earth materials and their interactions with the processes that function within the Earth and at its surface.  

Grade: 11th, 12th

Length: Semester 2-period block

Credit: 1.0 Elective Science and 3Concurrent Enrollment credits

Fee: CE fees apply

In Person - POE is a building and investigating class! From bridges to robots, this class has it all! Students explore a broad range of engineering, physics and math topics. These encompass mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, energy, automation of devices, and ballistics. Physics and math are applied in practice and through hands-on projects. Documentation of work and communication of solutions through collaboration, teamwork and presentation are essential elements of the class. POE is a foundation course recommended for future PLTW courses. Class is taught at the introductory college level, and students may elect to receive concurrent enrollment credit.

Grade: 10th-12th

Length: Semester 2-period block

Credit: 1.0 CTE OR Elective Science 

*2 Concurrent Enrollment credits

Fee: $10, WSU CE fees apply

In Person - From smart-phones to appliances, digital circuits are all around us. This course provides a foundation for students who are interested in electrical engineering, electronics, or circuit design. Students study topics such as combinational and sequential logic and are exposed to circuit design tools used in industry, including logic gates, integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices.

The major focus of the DE course is to expose students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation. In this course students will learn circuitry simulation using the state-of-the-art MultiSim computer application. Students will analyze, design, and build digital electronic circuits. While implementing these designs, students will continually hone their professional skills, creative abilities, and understanding of the circuit design process. 

Grade: 10th-12th

Length: Semester 2-period block

Credit: 1.0 Elective Science OR CTE 

*An additional 1.0 high school credit when students register with Concurrent Enrollment credit

*6 Concurrent Enrollment credits

Fee: WSU CE fees apply