| *Earth/Space Science |
| Course # |
20013101,2 |
| Grade Level |
9-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
None |
| Credit |
1 |
| This course provides opportunities for the student to develop concepts basic to the earth, including its materials, processes, history, and environment in space. Topics such as the origin of the universe and solar system, life cycle of stars, formation of rocks, land forms, plate tectonics, glaciers, meteorology, and geologic periods are included. |
| *Biology I |
| Course # |
20003101,2 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
None |
| Credit |
1 |
| A survey and exploratory course providing students with experiences and activities in life's fundamental concepts. Topics such as cell biology, cell reproduction, classification, taxonomy, structure and function of plants and animals, and ecological relationships are included. |
| Q *Biology I Honors |
| Course # |
20003201,2 |
| Grade Level |
9-10 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Advanced 8th grade science with recommended grade of C or higher, and should have strong reading comprehension. |
| Credit |
1 |
| This advanced course will cover essentially the same topics as regular biology, but at higher levels of complexity, greater depth, and faster pace. The reading level will be higher and more reading will be required. Students will be required to use a higher level of vocabulary, do more writing, do more homework, and meet the standards of more challenging tests. |
| *Anatomy and Physiology |
| Course # |
20003501,2 |
| Grade Level |
11-12 |
| Length |
1 |
| Prerequisite |
Biology I or IH. Recommended average grade of C or better in biology |
| Credit |
1 |
| This course will provide students with a general introduction to the structure and function of the components of the human body. Topics such as cells and tissues, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, sensory organs, immune response, and inheritance are included. |
| Q *Anatomy and Physiology Honors |
| Course # |
20003601,2 |
| Grade Level |
11-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Biology I or IH, and Chemistry. Recommended C or better in biology and chemistry, and/or enrollment in AVID. |
| Credit |
1 |
| This advanced course will cover essentially the same topics as regular anatomy and physiology but at higher levels of complexity, greater depth, and faster pace. The reading level will be higher and more reading will be required. Students will be required to use a higher level of vocabulary, do more writing, do more homework, and meet the standards of more challenging tests. |
Marine Science I
Course # 20025001,2 Grade Level 10-12 Length 1 year Prerequisite Biology, with a Recommended average grade of C or better. Credit 1 This course provides the student with a survey of the marine biome. Included are concepts relating to the chemical, physical and geological nature of the oceans, as well as those relating to marine flora and fauna.
| *Physical Science |
| Course # |
20033101,2 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
None |
| Credit |
1 |
| This course provides students with a qualitative, investigative study of the introductory concepts of physics and chemistry. Topics include dynamics, periodic table, forms of energy, electricity and magnetism and chemical interactions. |
| *Environmental Science |
| Course # |
20013401,2 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
None |
| Credit |
1 |
| The purpose of this course is to study man's interaction with the environment. The content should include, but not be limited to the following: forms of pollution, conservation, environmental planning and policy, public land usages, population dynamics and major forms of energy. |
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| Q*AP Environmental Science |
| Course # |
20013801,2 |
| Grade Level |
11-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Biology and chemistry with a recommended average grade of C or better in biology, and/or enrollment in AVID |
| Credit |
1 |
| The purpose of this course is to provide a college level course in environmental science, and to prepare the student to seek credit and/or appropriate placement in college biology courses. This course should be accompanied by or paired with Earth/Space Science Honors. |
| Students are required to take the Advanced Placement examination. |
| Q*Advanced Placement Biology |
| Course # |
20003401,2 |
| Grade Level |
11-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Biology and chemistry with a recommended average grade of C or better in biology, and/or enrollment in AVID |
| Credit |
1 |
| The purpose of this course is to provide a college level course in biology, and to prepare the student to seek credit and/or appropriate placement in college biology courses. This course should be accompanied by or paired with Biology II Honors. |
| Students are required to take the Advanced Placement examination. |
| *Chemistry I |
| Course # |
20033401,2 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Algebra I |
| Credit |
1 |
| This course will provide students with the study of the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter. Topics such as atomic theory, periodic table, bonding, chemical formulas, behavior of gases, and chemical reactions are included. |
| Q *Chemistry I Honors |
| Course # |
20033501,2 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 |
| Prerequisite |
Geometry or concurrent geometry, and/or enrollment in AVID. |
| Credit |
1 |
| This course will provide students with a rigorous study of the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter. Topics include heat, atomic structure, mole concept, reaction rates and equilibrium, solutions, and electrochemistry. |
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| Q *Advanced Placement Chemistry |
| Course # |
20033701,2 |
| Grade Level |
11-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Chemistry I and physics with a recommended grade of C or better in chemistry, and/or enrollment in AVID. |
| Credit |
1 |
| The purpose of this course is to provide a college level course in chemistry, and to prepare the student to seek credit and/or appropriate placement in college chemistry courses. This course should be accompanied by or paired with Chemistry II Honors. |
| Students are required to take the Advanced Placement examination. |
| *Physics I |
| Course # |
20033801,2 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Algebra I with a recommended grade of C or better. |
| Credit |
1 |
| This course will provide students with an introductory study of the theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy and the forces of nature. Topics such as kinematics, dynamics, work and power, thermodynamics, wave characteristics and magnetism are included. |
| Q *Physics I Honors |
| Course # |
20033901,2 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Algebra II with a recommended average grade of C or better, and/or enrollment in AVID. |
| Credit |
1 |
| This course will provide students with a rigorous introductory study of the theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy and the forces of nature. Topics include energy, heat, light, electricity and nuclear physics. |
| Q*Advanced Placement Physics B |
| Course # |
20034201,2 |
| Grade Level |
11-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Chemistry and physics. Recommended grade of B or better in physics, and/or enrollment in AVID |
| Credit |
1 |
| The purpose of this course is to provide a college level course in physics and to prepare the students to seek credit and/or appropriate placement in college physics courses. This course should be accompanied by or paired with Physics II Honors. |
| Students are required to take the Advanced Placement examination. |
| SPECIAL COURSES OFFERED ONLY BY IB/PRE-IB MAGNET PROGRAMS |
| Q *Biology I - PRE IB |
| Course # |
20008005 |
| Grade Level |
9 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Acceptance into IB |
| Credit |
1 |
| This course is designed as a biological survey course. Laboratory experiments and research investigations are emphasized. Students will be evaluated by performance on tests, laboratory reports, class participation, and individual research investigations. In-depth study of the following topics will be included: scientific methods, taxonomy, cytology, genetics, botany, microbiology, zoology, ecology, human anatomy and physiology. |
Q *Biology II/III - IB |
| Course # |
20008105 & 20008205 |
| Grade Level |
11-12 |
| Length |
1 year each |
| Prerequisite |
Pre IB Biology |
| Credit |
1 or 2 |
IB Biology covers a wide range of topics in three major areas: cell biology and biochemistry, genetics and human anatomy and physiology. First unit emphasizes relationships between cell organelles and vital processes such as respiration and photosynthesis. Genetics is approached from both the cell level and the molecular level. Similarities and uniqueness of design are both noted with respect to possible origins. Laboratory experience varies from dissections to operation of electrophoresis equipment.
(a) Higher Level:
The biochemical base; control of the individual organism; interactions between organisms and their environment; diversity among living things; special problems relating to man.
(b) Subsidiary Level:
Energy flow; the cell; Homeostasis; continuance of life; ecological and evolutionary biology.
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| Q *Chemistry I - PRE IB |
| Course # |
20038005 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Acceptance into IB |
| Credit |
1 |
| Areas of study include atomic theory and structure, periodic properties, qualitative and quantitative studies of reactions, bonding, gas laws, acid-base theory, kinetics, equilibria, and redox systems. Extensive laboratory work includes lab techniques, analysis and report writing. |
| Q *Chemistry II/III - IB |
| Course # |
20038105 & 20038205 |
| Grade Level |
11-12 |
| Length |
1 year each |
| Prerequisite |
Pre IB Chemistry |
| Credit |
1 or 2 |
| Areas of study include chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, Redox system, organic chemistry and electrochemistry.
(a) Higher Level:
Atomic structure; bonding; kinetic theory of matter; kinetics; equilibria energies; periodicity; carbon chemistry; extension areas.
(b) Subsidiary Level:
Atomic models; periodic system; chemical bonding; kinetic theory; energetics; kinetics; equilibrium structure and shape of molecules; properties of functional groups in molecules
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| Q *Physics I - Honors |
| Course # |
20033905 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Acceptance into IB |
| Credit |
1 |
| Various topics of mechanics including kinematics, composition and resolution of forces, torque, motion in two dimensions, work and energy relationships are covered first semester. The second semester includes wave properties, geometric optics, interference phenomena, electromagnetic spectrum, photoelectric effect, wave-particle concepts and the study of heat. Extensive lab work emphasizes manipulation, observation, planning, communication, interpretation, and analysis. Scientific method and problem solving are stressed. |
| Q *Physics II/III - IB |
| Course # |
20034105 & 20038505 |
| Grade Level |
11-12 |
| Length |
1 year each |
| Prerequisite |
Pre IB Physics |
| Credit |
1 or 2 |
Areas of study continue those introduced in PIB Physics with greater depth. Plus:
(a) Higher Level:
The course examines mechanics in greater depth including combinations of forces, motion in two dimensions, projectile, circular, rotary and simple harmonic motion, conservation of energy and momentum, and elastic/inelastic collisions. Problem solving and lab work are major course components.
(b) Subsidiary Level:
The first semester covers topics in electricity and magnetism with appropriate lab work. The second semester comprises topics in modern physics including relativity, spectra and quantum mechanics, nuclear physics and high energy interactions. Problem solving and lab work are major course components.
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