Prerequisite: teacher recommendation

 

This pre–AP course is recommended for those whose interests lie in math and science. Pre-AP Biology is a challenging, fast-paced, rigorous course designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to be successful in the college-level course AP-Biology. Extensive studies include ecology, cell biology, plant and animal systems, genetics, classification, and evolution. The course is taught from a reductionist viewpoint ultimately expanding each topic to understand the existing biological interactions will be stressed throughout the course. Self-discipline with respect to reading assignments, organizational skill development, and the proper conduct in laboratory investigations are required

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in Algebra II, teacher recommendation                    

Requirement: TI-84 Silver Ed.

 

This course provides the highly-motivated student with a rigorous first –year chemistry course in preparation for AP Chemistry as a second-year course. The content of this course will include the following: matter and energy, atomic structure, bonding, periodic functions, mathematics of chemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, acid/base, redox, organic chemistry, nuclear chemistry and laboratory activities.

Prerequisites: Pre-AP Biology or Biology I, Chemistry I, teacher recommendation

                       

This course is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester college course in introductory biology for biology majors. This course includes an extensive laboratory component which focuses on the development of major biological concepts and strives to integrate the eight major themes of biology into each conceptual unit. The course utilizes one of the premier college biology textbook as its major reference material and utilizes a lecture/laboratory format.

Prerequisites: Pre-AP Chemistry or Chemistry I, Algebra II or Algebra II/Trig completed or concurrent enrollment, teacher recommendation                        

Requirement: TI-84 Silver Ed.    

                                                                      

This course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year. Students will study detailed structure of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions including equilibrium, stoichiometry, kinetics, descriptive chemistry and thermodynamics. These topics are approached through laboratory experiments, problem solving and verbal explanation.

Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus, teacher recommendation            

Requirement: TI-84 Silver Ed.

 

This course covers the material typically taught in first semester college physics for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering. Methods of calculus are used wherever appropriate in formulating physical principles and in applying them to physical problems. This course focuses on six main areas of content: kinematics; dynamics; work, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation. Additionally, students will perform a variety of laboratories where they are expected to interpret data and draw scientific conclusions. Students coming out of this course will have a strong conceptual understanding of physics and have well-developed skills in performing and analyzing laboratory experiments.

This course develops a basic understanding of fundamental life processes and concepts common to all living organisms. Topics include the diversity of life, chemistry of life, cell biology, genetics and biotechnology, the function of living things, their interaction with the environment, and change over time. This course introduces students to the structure and function of tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. The course accentuates biological applications in today's society. As a laboratory course, it offers an organized and scientific framework for posing and answering questions about the natural world.

Requirement: TI-84 Silver Ed.

Prerequisite: Biology I, Chemistry I    

                                                                                                    

This course is an examination of the environment including the interactions of biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, and mathematics to understand the relationships between humans and the environment. Students will study ecology, populations, water, air, land, minerals, energy resources, pollution, and health issues. These topics are taught using classroom lecture, written homework from the textbook, course-related DVD’s, guest speakers, field trips, and labs.

 

Prerequisites: Biology I, Chemistry I

 

This course is a more detailed study of human anatomy (body structure) & physiology (body function) than Biology 1. Students will study the 11 organ systems: endocrine, immune, digestive, urinary, muscular, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive, integumentary, and skeletal systems. Students also study problems and diseases of these organ systems. The students will learn the names and locations of the muscles, blood vessels, and internal structures of a fetal pig.

Prerequisite: Biology I and Geometry completed, and Chemistry I completed or concurrent enrollment

Requirement: TI-84 Silver Ed.

 

This course uses mathematics, mainly algebra, measurement, and experimentation in order to understand various aspects of nature. In this course explores different types of motion (constant velocity, acceleration, circular and projectile), gravity, conservation of energy and momentum. The second semester deals with electric forces, circuits, and devices such as capacitors, motors, and generators. Addition areas of study include magnetism, light, and the atom.