Science
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Credit Type |
Description |
| Anatomy | Science/Elective |
Human Anatomy & Physiology Introduction |
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This course will include a yearlong program of human anatomy and physiology studies. The human is a complex organism that scientists are still trying to understand. Advancements are being made on a daily basis that help us to better understand the function, and more importantly, the dysfunction of the human body. Areas of study will include medical terminology, basic chemistry, cell and tissue structure, and the 11 systems of the human body (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive). A firm grasp of medical terminology will be crucial to understand the topics covered in the course. As such, students will learn about memory and cognitive sciences at the beginning of the year in an attempt to pay special attention to the ways we learn to increase efficiency and effectiveness of study. |
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Biology |
Science/Elective |
Biology Introduction |
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Biology is the study of life. The course studies cell structure, levels of organization, and cell growth; photosynthesis, respiration, glycolysis, and fermentation; DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis; and genetics (in-depth). Biology deals with the simplest of living things, viruses and bacteria, and the most complex of living things, humans. Life on Earth is examined using the six-kingdom classification (a system of organization for all living things). Each kingdom is discussed by general characteristics, several phyla, classes, and species. Human heredity will involve a large winter project. Science Fair is a large spring project for biology students. |
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Science/Elective |
Inorganic Chemistry Introduction |
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Chemistry is a full-year course that includes traditional concepts integrated with laboratory activities and plenty of demonstrations. The pedagogy conforms to the National Science Education Standards in order to inspire students, engaging and encouraging their sense of wonder. Standardized tests and other assessment tools are employed in order to prepare students for AP Chemistry or college level studies. |
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Science/Elective |
Earth Science Introduction |
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The theme for Earth Science is systems. The "Benchmarks" in the Earth Science course emphasize "systems" as an organizing concept to understand life on Earth, geological change, and the interaction of atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Earth Science provides students with an understanding of how the parts of a system interact. The concept of matter cycling and energy flowing is used to help understand how systems on planet Earth are interrelated. |
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Science/Elective |
Environmental Science Introduction |
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Environmental science is the study of the interaction between humans and the world around us, both living and non-living. As Earth's human population continues to grow, and as technology advances and human needs and wants increase, our impact on the world s resources becomes more widespread and severe. Environmental impacts, in turn, affect human health and well being.
There are six major areas of study in this course: 1. Earth Systems and Resources: including several earth science concepts, the atmosphere, global water resources and use , and soil and soil dynamics; |
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Science/Elective |
Physics Introduction |
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Physics is a full-year course that includes 1. Mechanics This first-year traditional course includes a full set of activities, incorporating laboratory, demonstrations, and (especially) hands-on learning. Effective science teaching involves providing a platform for students to become involved--observing/collecting data and analyzing it. |
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Science/Elective |
Prerequisite; Chemistry |
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The AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year. For some students, this course enables them to undertake, in their first year, second year work in the chemistry sequence at their institution or to register in courses in other fields where general chemistry is a prerequisite. For other students, the AP Chemistry course fulfills the laboratory science requirement and frees time for other courses. Students in this course will attain a depth of understanding of fundamentals and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical problems. The course will contribute to the development of the students' abilities to think clearly and to express their ideas, orally and in writing, with clarity and logic. The AP Chemistry course will provide a laboratory experience equivalent to that of a typical college course. All students who take this course are expected to attempt the AP exam when offered near the end of the year. |
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AP Physics B |
Science/Elective |
Prerequisite; Physics A |
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This class is a systematic development of the main principles of Physics including classical Newtonian Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Electricity and Magnetism. Waves and Optics, and Atomic and Nuclear Physics. Problem solving skills are emphasized as well as a deep conceptual understanding of the physical laws of nature. This course is intended to be equivalent to the one-year, non-calculus based physics courses that are taught in most colleges. Algebra and Trigonometry are used extensively in this course and PreCalculus is a prerequisite. Once each week students will be expected to come to school early to take part in extended lab periods. Successful completion of this course (AP test score of 3 or higher) provides 8 semester hours of credit at most colleges and universities. |
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