Biology 2 HL-IB/AP

Chemistry 1 CP

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Biology 1HL-IB/AP

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Biology 1 CP (minimum grade of "85"); completion or currently enrolled in geometry; Teacher recommendation 

327200AW

Grade Level: 12

323100CW

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

This course course is designed to be the equivalent of the general biology introductory course at the college level and to prepare the student for the Advanced Placement Biology and HL exam.  This course is a continuation of Biology 2HL.  The objectives are the gain of factual knowledge of the major principles of biological science and the increased understanding of the processes of experimentation.  Students will study in detail Taxonomy of the five kingdoms, and the human body.  Students are expected to complete a summer assignment and to work independently both on textbook assignments and in laboratory investigations.  The IB/AP Diploma/Certificate Candidate will sit for the IB/AP exams.  This course is a laboratory science.

This course is designed for the college-bound or technical school-bound students who may or may not be planning a science career. Students will explore fundamental concepts of chemistry and practice problem-solving techniques and equation writing. Requirements are governed by the standards for the chemistry component in the approved state science standards. This course is a laboratory science.

Chemistry 1 H/Pre-IB

Chemistry 2 H

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Completion of Algebra 1 H and Geometry (minimum grade of "80"); Completion of Algebra 2 or currently enrolled; teacher recommendation; or Pre-IB program by application and selection based on pre-determined criteria

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Algebra 2; Chemistry 1 H (minimum grades of "80"); or Chemistry 1 CP (minimum grade of "93"); Teacher recommendation

323100HW

Grade Level: 10, 11

323200HW

Grade Level: 11, 12

This course is designed for motivated students who may be interested in science as a career. The course requires that students read and study independently, work independently in lab, and analyze data. Students are required to memorize symbols of elements and ions with charges, memorize necessary formulas, and be able to derive equations. Independent investigation is also required. All requirements are guided by the standards for the chemistry component in the approved state science standards. This course is a laboratory science.

This course is designed for college-bound students who plan to major in science or engineering. The objectives of this course are to help each student gain an understanding of atomic structure and development of atomic theory; to become proficient in chemical calculations; to acquire understanding of phases of matter, solutions, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, thermochemistry, and organic chemistry. Students must be able to perform more complex laboratory exercises. Independent study and investigation is required. This course is a laboratory science.

Chemistry 1 HL-IB/AP

Chemistry 2 HL-IB 

Unit: 1

Prerequisite:  Chemistry 1 H (minimum grade 90) or Chemistry 1 CP (minimum grade 95) fulfill AP criteria, or IB diploma candidate

Unit:  1 

Prerequisite:  Chemistry 1 HL-IB/AP

327300AW

Grade Level:  11

323C00IW 

Grade Level:   12

This course is designed to prepare the student for the College Board Advanced Placement Examination.  It is also the first year of a two-year program designed for the IB diploma/certificate candidate.  It follows both the College Board AP Chemistry guidelines and the IB/HL selected topics.  A college textbook is used and the topics from the first semester of college chemistry are covered.  These include atomic structure and periodicity, gas laws, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, bonding and molecular structure, phases of matter, solutions, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, solubility equilibria, complex iron equilibiria, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry.  The student must be mature enough to work on the college level and study, conduct experiments, and complete research independently.  The IB diploma/certificate candidate would continue on to Chemistry 2 HL-IB for their senior year.

This is the second year of a two-year program.  It is designed to prepare students for the HL-IB examination.  It covers the topics from a second semester college chemistry course, with organic and nuclear chemistry added.  It will also include the IB options chosen by the teacher.  The topics from the first year of this program will be revisited in greater depth.  Acid-base equilibrium, solubility equilibria, complex ion equilibiria and electrochemistry will be included.  Students must be able to study, conduct experiments, and complete research independently.  The IB diploma/certificate candidate is required to take the AP and IB HL exam.  This is a laboratory science.  A Group 4 laboratory project is required.

 

Anatomy & Physiology CP1

Anatomy & Physiology CP2

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Physical Science; Applied Biology or Biology 1

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Biology 1; Chemistry 1 

3263C1CW

Grade Level: 11, 12

3263C2CW

Grade Level: 11, 12

This course is designed for average students who are not planning to attend a four- year college but are interested in an allied health field or have an interest in understanding the structure and function of the human body. The course involves the study of human anatomy and the different systems and the diseases associated with each system.

This course is designed for students who are planning a college major in science or a related health field. The course is a presentation of anatomical and physiological concepts along with discussion of diseases and dysfunctions which reinforce the understanding of normal human structure and function. The course includes hands-on laboratory activities, dissections, and quarterly projects. This course is a laboratory science.

Anatomy  H

Astronomy CP

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, and a third lab science, or concurrent enrollment in the third lab science

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Chemistry

Grade Level: 11, 12

325100CW

Grade Level: 11, 12

This course is designed to teach the same concepts as Anatomy, with the exception that concepts will be taught in greater detail.  The focus will be a greater depth of correlation between all systems studied and their interrelationship with one another.

The first semester of this course is meteorology. This study provides for a basic understanding of atmospheric processes and how Earth responds to these processes to bring about weather. Causes and effects of extreme weather conditions are studied and analyzed. Astronomy is taught during the second semester. This study is a survey course of planets and their moons, asteroids, comets, meteors, solar processes, and stellar evolution. Throughout the year weather data is collected and evaluated daily, and sky observations are required weekly. This course is a laboratory science.

Physics H

AP Physics

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Chemistry 1 (minimum grade of "85"), Algebra 2 (minimum grade of "85"), and current enrollment in Pre-Calculus or Calculus 

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite: Chemistry 1; Physics CP or H; Pre-Calculus (minimum grade of "85"); Physics teacher’s recommendation; Fulfill AP criteria

324100HW

Grade Level: 11, 12

327400AW

Grade Level: 11

This non-calculus based course introduces the fundamentals of physics, which include mechanics, heat, waves, optics, electricity, magnetism, and atomic structure. Emphasis is placed on understanding concepts, solving algebraic mathematical problems, and laboratory experiments. Laboratory techniques are used to reinforce the understanding of concepts. The course is for students considering a college major in any physical science, computer science, and pre-medical or engineering discipline, and will prepare students for required college physics for these majors. This course is a laboratory science.

This non-calculus based college-level course in physics introduces the students to a rigorous study of kinematics, heat, optics, fluids, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics and prepares students for the AP Physics B exam in May. The course emphasizes problem solving through mathematical application and lab experiments. Students may receive college credit by achieving a minimum score of "3" on the AP Physics B exam. 

Physics HL-IB

Physics 2 HL-IB

Unit: 1

Pre-requisite:  Students must successfully complete Chemistry 1 and be enrolled in Pre-calculus

Unit: 1

Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete Physics 1 HL-IB and be enrolled in Calculus

324B00IW

Grade Level:  11

327400AW

Grade level: 12

This course will begin with a study of forces and vectors, motion in one dimension, velocity and acceleration.  Then will progress to two-dimensional motion, such as projectile motion and circular motion.  The first semester finishes with energy.  Second semester includes the study of electricity and magnetism, then heat, waves, optics, sound and light.  Students enrolled in this course will also maintain a record  

Students enrolled in this course have completed the first year of study of physics.  These students will spend the year studying fluids, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, relativity and quantum physics.  They will also prepare for the external assessment test.  Students will continue to perform and document their practical work on the topics covered.  This two year record of their practical work will be assessed and will constitute 25% of their final IB assessment.

 Forensic Science

 Unit: 1           

329955CW