Science
Biology (Foundation/Core) 3111 (BS) 10-12
The Biology Core Curriculum is based on a set of life science learning standards that all students are expected to know and be able to demonstrate understanding of upon completion of this course. The course is designed to emphasize problem solving and scientific reasoning. Students will learn the scientific processes related to life science. Learning activities are varied with an emphasis on student investigations in the field, laboratory, and in technical research.
*Class fee $10
Biology AP (Foundation/Core) 3112 (BS) 10-12
Prerequisite: Biology
This is a full-year introductory college course in biology with laboratory. The major content areas are molecules and cells; heredity and evolution; and organisms and populations. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the AP exam.
*Class Fee $ 10
Chemistry (Foundation/Core) 3121 (CS) 10-12
This course is organized around major concepts of matter, structure, energy, and change. The concepts, principles and laws that describe the conservation of matter, changes in the structure of matter, and changes in energy will provide focus for this course. Chemistry students should design and perform experiments, and value inquiry as the fundamental scientific process.
*Class Fee $ 10
Chemistry H (Foundation/Core) 3122 (CS) 10-12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This course is organized around major concepts of matter, structure, energy, and change. Chemistry students should design and perform experiments and value inquiry as the fundamental scientific process. Honors Chemistry places more emphasis on understanding the core curriculum through the use of mathematics. It is recommended that students have completed or are enrolled in Algebra 2.
*Class Fee $ 10
Chemistry AP (Foundation/Core) 3123 (CS) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Chemistry and Instructor approval
AP Chemistry is a full-year introductory college course. The study includes advanced theoretical and physical understanding of chemistry. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the AP exam.
*Class Fee $ 10
Physics (Foundation/Core) 3131 (PS) 10-12
The three major concepts included in the Physics Core are: (1) motion of objects, (2) forces acting on objects, and (3) energy. Physics students should design and perform experiments, and value inquiry as the fundamental scientific process.
*Class fee $10
Physics H (Foundation/Core) 3134 (PS) 10-12
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra
The three major concepts included in the Physics Core are: (1) motion of objects, (2) forces acting on objects, and (3) energy. Physics students should design and perform experiments, and value inquiry as the fundamental scientific process. Honors physics students will place more emphasis on using mathematics to address the core curriculum. It is recommended that students have completed or are enrolled in Algebra 2.
*Class fee $10
Physics B AP (Foundation/Core) 3132 (PS) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physics and Advanced Algebra or Pre-Calculus
This is an advanced course in Physics. Students should have taken an introductory Physics course as well as College Algebra/Trigonometry. This course has a broader focus than Physics C and is especially appropriate for students planning to enter careers in the life sciences, pre-medicine, some applied sciences and other fields not related to science. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
*Class fee $10
Physics C AP (Foundation/Core) 3135 (PS) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physics and CP Math or Pre-Calculus
This is an advanced college-level course in physics. Students should have taken an introductory physics course as well as College Algebra/Trigonometry. Students should also be enrolled in AP Calculus BC. The focus of Physics C is mechanics. It is especially appropriate for students planning to enter careers in engineering or physical science. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
*Class fee $10
Human Biology (Foundation/Core) 3150 (BS) 10-12
The Human Biology class is based on the Biology Core Curriculum, a set of learning standards that all students are expected to know and be able to demonstrate understanding of upon completion of this course. The only difference between the Human Biology and Biology Curriculum is the degree of emphasis on the human organism. The course is designed to emphasize problem solving and scientific reasoning. The students will learn scientific processes related to life science. Learning activities are varied with an emphasis on student investigations in the field, laboratory, and technical research.
*Class fee $10
Wildlife Biology 3160 (AAS-S) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology or equivalent
This course is a hands-on comprehensive examination of North American wildlife. Students study a wide variety of local animal life, the management of those animals, and their habitats.
*Class fee $10
Astronomy 3141 (AAS-S) 11, 12
This is a course that investigates astronomy. Various classroom and laboratory experiences provide students with an understanding of each area and its relationship to the others.
*Class fee $10
Zoology 3163 (AAS-S) 11, 12
Zoology is the study of the world of animals. Animal body structures, physiology, behaviors, habitats and classification are examined in this field of study.
*Class fee $10
Geology 3165 (AAS-S) 11, 12
The formation of Earth, its rocks and minerals, how they have changed and how they will continue to change are topics found in the study of geology. Plate tectonics, geologic history and landscape formation are examined.
*Class fee $10
Principles of Engineering-PLTW 8110 (CTE, AAS-S) 11, 12
A course that helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes helps students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes social and political consequences of technological change. Participation in the TSA youth organization may be an integral part of this course.
*Class fee $20
Animal Science 1 8201 (CTE, AAS-S) 10-12
Students will be exposed to a wide range of scientific principles, such as genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, disease, pests and management practices. The scientific processes of observation, measurement, hypothesizing, data gathering, interpretation, analysis and application are stressed. Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined. Learning activities are varied with classroom, laboratory and field experiences emphasized. Participation in the FFA youth organization is an integral part of this course.
*Class fee $10, FFA dues $20
Animal Science 2 8203 (CTE, AAS-S) 11, 12
Students will be introduced to equine science and production management and poultry science and production management. They will be exposed to the management practices associated with the handling of animal waste, livestock breeding and genetics, and the importance of anatomy and physiology in animal management practices. They will also be introduced to the practices associated with small animal care. Participation in the FFA youth organization is an integral part of this course.
*Class fee $10, FFA dues $20
Biology-Agricultural Science (Foundation/Core) 8207 (CTE, BS) 10-12
This course covers biology with an agricultural emphasis. Students learn about the structure of cells, how genetic information is passed on, biological diversity, the process of evolution, and how organisms interact with their environment. Students learn how to apply this information in plants and animals through laboratory activities. Students also explore recent advances in biotechnology (genetics, embryos, etc.) that are being used in agriculture and other biology related sciences. Students receive one credit of biological science. Participation in the FFA youth organization is an integral part of this course.
*Class fee $10
Medical Anatomy and Physiology 9120 (CTE, AAS-S) 11, 12
This full-year course provides students with an in-depth study of health care careers including clinical experience in a variety of health care settings. Instruction includes intermediate anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and abbreviations, diseases and disorders, medical ethics, and first aid. The class is designed to prepare students for a variety of health technology programs. Participation in the HOSA youth organization may be an integral part of this course.
*Class fee $TBD
The Biology Core Curriculum is based on a set of life science learning standards that all students are expected to know and be able to demonstrate understanding of upon completion of this course. The course is designed to emphasize problem solving and scientific reasoning. Students will learn the scientific processes related to life science. Learning activities are varied with an emphasis on student investigations in the field, laboratory, and in technical research.
*Class fee $10
Biology AP (Foundation/Core) 3112 (BS) 10-12
Prerequisite: Biology
This is a full-year introductory college course in biology with laboratory. The major content areas are molecules and cells; heredity and evolution; and organisms and populations. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the AP exam.
*Class Fee $ 10
Chemistry (Foundation/Core) 3121 (CS) 10-12
This course is organized around major concepts of matter, structure, energy, and change. The concepts, principles and laws that describe the conservation of matter, changes in the structure of matter, and changes in energy will provide focus for this course. Chemistry students should design and perform experiments, and value inquiry as the fundamental scientific process.
*Class Fee $ 10
Chemistry H (Foundation/Core) 3122 (CS) 10-12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This course is organized around major concepts of matter, structure, energy, and change. Chemistry students should design and perform experiments and value inquiry as the fundamental scientific process. Honors Chemistry places more emphasis on understanding the core curriculum through the use of mathematics. It is recommended that students have completed or are enrolled in Algebra 2.
*Class Fee $ 10
Chemistry AP (Foundation/Core) 3123 (CS) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Chemistry and Instructor approval
AP Chemistry is a full-year introductory college course. The study includes advanced theoretical and physical understanding of chemistry. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the AP exam.
*Class Fee $ 10
Physics (Foundation/Core) 3131 (PS) 10-12
The three major concepts included in the Physics Core are: (1) motion of objects, (2) forces acting on objects, and (3) energy. Physics students should design and perform experiments, and value inquiry as the fundamental scientific process.
*Class fee $10
Physics H (Foundation/Core) 3134 (PS) 10-12
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra
The three major concepts included in the Physics Core are: (1) motion of objects, (2) forces acting on objects, and (3) energy. Physics students should design and perform experiments, and value inquiry as the fundamental scientific process. Honors physics students will place more emphasis on using mathematics to address the core curriculum. It is recommended that students have completed or are enrolled in Algebra 2.
*Class fee $10
Physics B AP (Foundation/Core) 3132 (PS) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physics and Advanced Algebra or Pre-Calculus
This is an advanced course in Physics. Students should have taken an introductory Physics course as well as College Algebra/Trigonometry. This course has a broader focus than Physics C and is especially appropriate for students planning to enter careers in the life sciences, pre-medicine, some applied sciences and other fields not related to science. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
*Class fee $10
Physics C AP (Foundation/Core) 3135 (PS) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physics and CP Math or Pre-Calculus
This is an advanced college-level course in physics. Students should have taken an introductory physics course as well as College Algebra/Trigonometry. Students should also be enrolled in AP Calculus BC. The focus of Physics C is mechanics. It is especially appropriate for students planning to enter careers in engineering or physical science. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
*Class fee $10
Human Biology (Foundation/Core) 3150 (BS) 10-12
The Human Biology class is based on the Biology Core Curriculum, a set of learning standards that all students are expected to know and be able to demonstrate understanding of upon completion of this course. The only difference between the Human Biology and Biology Curriculum is the degree of emphasis on the human organism. The course is designed to emphasize problem solving and scientific reasoning. The students will learn scientific processes related to life science. Learning activities are varied with an emphasis on student investigations in the field, laboratory, and technical research.
*Class fee $10
Wildlife Biology 3160 (AAS-S) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology or equivalent
This course is a hands-on comprehensive examination of North American wildlife. Students study a wide variety of local animal life, the management of those animals, and their habitats.
*Class fee $10
Astronomy 3141 (AAS-S) 11, 12
This is a course that investigates astronomy. Various classroom and laboratory experiences provide students with an understanding of each area and its relationship to the others.
*Class fee $10
Zoology 3163 (AAS-S) 11, 12
Zoology is the study of the world of animals. Animal body structures, physiology, behaviors, habitats and classification are examined in this field of study.
*Class fee $10
Geology 3165 (AAS-S) 11, 12
The formation of Earth, its rocks and minerals, how they have changed and how they will continue to change are topics found in the study of geology. Plate tectonics, geologic history and landscape formation are examined.
*Class fee $10
Principles of Engineering-PLTW 8110 (CTE, AAS-S) 11, 12
A course that helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes helps students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes social and political consequences of technological change. Participation in the TSA youth organization may be an integral part of this course.
*Class fee $20
Animal Science 1 8201 (CTE, AAS-S) 10-12
Students will be exposed to a wide range of scientific principles, such as genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, disease, pests and management practices. The scientific processes of observation, measurement, hypothesizing, data gathering, interpretation, analysis and application are stressed. Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined. Learning activities are varied with classroom, laboratory and field experiences emphasized. Participation in the FFA youth organization is an integral part of this course.
*Class fee $10, FFA dues $20
Animal Science 2 8203 (CTE, AAS-S) 11, 12
Students will be introduced to equine science and production management and poultry science and production management. They will be exposed to the management practices associated with the handling of animal waste, livestock breeding and genetics, and the importance of anatomy and physiology in animal management practices. They will also be introduced to the practices associated with small animal care. Participation in the FFA youth organization is an integral part of this course.
*Class fee $10, FFA dues $20
Biology-Agricultural Science (Foundation/Core) 8207 (CTE, BS) 10-12
This course covers biology with an agricultural emphasis. Students learn about the structure of cells, how genetic information is passed on, biological diversity, the process of evolution, and how organisms interact with their environment. Students learn how to apply this information in plants and animals through laboratory activities. Students also explore recent advances in biotechnology (genetics, embryos, etc.) that are being used in agriculture and other biology related sciences. Students receive one credit of biological science. Participation in the FFA youth organization is an integral part of this course.
*Class fee $10
Medical Anatomy and Physiology 9120 (CTE, AAS-S) 11, 12
This full-year course provides students with an in-depth study of health care careers including clinical experience in a variety of health care settings. Instruction includes intermediate anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and abbreviations, diseases and disorders, medical ethics, and first aid. The class is designed to prepare students for a variety of health technology programs. Participation in the HOSA youth organization may be an integral part of this course.
*Class fee $TBD