Course Selection: Science
• To graduate students must complete either
– 3 science credits and 4 math credits
– 4 science credits and 3 math credits
• It is recommended that all students take
chemistry in high school.
• Recommendations for Chemistry and Physics
depend on your math level.
Selected Topics in Biology
• Level: 4.0
• Grade: 11
• Periods/Cycle: 6
(This course is only 1
semester)
DO NOT SAY YOU WANT
TO BE IN THIS COURSE!!
• Course Description:
– If you do not pass the
Biology Keystone exam
in May you will be
placed in this course.
This course will reteach
the main topics from
Biology and you will
have to retake the
Keystone at the end of
the course.
Applied Chemistry
3714
• Level: 4.0
• Grades: mostly 11
• Periods/Cycle: 7
• Prerequisites:
None
• Course Description:
• This course introduces
students to fundamental
principles in chemistry and
shows how chemistry is
applied in their lives and in
society.
• Math is the most important
factor in determining how
successful you will be in
chemistry.
Intro to Chemistry
3114
• Level: 4.0
• Grades: mostly 11
• Periods/Cycle: 7
• Prerequisites:
– Intended for students
enrolling in Alg2E 5.0
• Course Description:
• Students learn about the
periodic table, chemical
reactions, molarity,
thermochemistry, etc.
– Math is the most important
factor in determining how
successful you will be in
chemistry.
Chemistry
3115
• Level: 5.0
• Grades: mostly 11
• Periods/Cycle: 7
• Prerequisites:
– Must be taking Algebra 2
5.0 or 6.0 concurrently
• Course Description:
• Students learn about the
periodic table, chemical
reactions, molarity,
thermochemistry, etc.
– Math is the most important
factor in determining how
successful you will be in
chemistry.
Chemistry
3116
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Level: 6.0
Grades: mostly 11
Periods/Cycle: 7
Prerequisites:
– B or higher in Algebra2 6.0
or and A in Algebra2 5.0
• It is strongly advised that
students enrolled in 6.0
chemistry also be in
6.0 math.
• Course Description:
– Students learn about the
periodic table, chemical
reactions, molarity,
thermochemistry, etc.
– Math is the most
important factor in
determining how
successful you will be in
chemistry.
Chemistry-2
3126
• Level: 6.0
• Grades: 11 and 12
• Periods/Cycle: 7
• Course Description:
• Prerequisites:
– B or higher in Chem 1
– B or higher in Algebra 2
5.0
– Concurrently taking
physics is advised
– In depth look at topics in
chemistry.
– Prepares students for college
level chemistry course.
– Math is the most important
factor in determining how
successful you will be in
chemistry.
AP Chemistry
3127
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Level: 6.5
Grades: 11 and 12
Periods/Cycle: 8
Prerequisites:
– B or higher in Chem 6.0
– A in Chem. 5.0
– Completed or concurrently
taking course in Physics
and Calculus is advised
• It is strongly advised that
current 5.0 chemistry
students interested in
continuing in chemistry
consider Chem2 6.0
instead of AP Chemistry.
• Course Description:
– Most in depth Chemistry course
offered an NP.
– Students will take the AP Exam in
May.
– After AP exam, students will
participate in a lab to determine
the chemical composition of a
unknown substance.
Advanced
Biology 3026
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Level: 6.0
Grades: 11 and 12
Periods/Cycle: 7
Prerequisites:
– A grade of “A” in Biology
5.0 and Chemistry 5.0 (or
taking Chemistry 6.0
concurrently
– “B” in Biology 6.0
– Chemistry 6.0 may be
taken concurrently.
• Course Description:
– This course is best for
individuals going into the
medical field.
– Focus in is anatomy,
physiology, biochemistry,
nutrition and disease.
– Dissections (including cats) are
large part of the course.
– Summer work must be
completed.
– College level rigor
AP Biology
3027
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Level: 6.5
Grades: 11 and 12
Periods/Cycle: 8
Prerequisites:
– B or higher in biology 6.0
– Chemistry must be
completed or taken
concurrently.
• Course Description:
– College Level Introductory Biology course (college
credit available with qualifying score on AP exam)
– Focus on Molecular & Cellular biology, Genetics,
Evolution, Organisms & Populations, Structure &
Function
– College level rigor
– Fetal Pig dissection
– Intended for any student interested in biology (will
not cover body systems in as much detail as
Advanced Biology)
Physics
3225
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Level: 5.0
Grades: 11 and 12
Periods/Cycle: 7
Prerequisites:
– Precalculus 5.0 must be
taken concurrently or
completed with at least
a C.
• Course Description:
– Includes topics such as
energy, torque, dynamics,
kinematics, etc.
– Requires good math skills.
Physics
3226
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Level: 6.0
Grades: 11 and 12
Periods/Cycle: 7
Prerequisites:
– Precalculus 6.0 must be
taken concurrently or
completed with at least
a C.
• Course Description:
– Includes topics such as energy,
torque, dynamics, kinematics,
etc.
– Requires good math skills.
AP Physics 1 –
Algebra Based
3217
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Level: 6.5 (1.15 credits)
Grades: 11 and 12
Periods/Cycle: 7
Prerequisites:
– Precalculus 6.0 must be
taken concurrently or
completed with at least a
C.
• Course Description:
– Prepares students for a
foundation in physics for students
in life or applied sciences (not in
intended for students pursuing
advanced physics or engineering)
– Includes topics such as energy,
torque, dynamics, kinematics, etc.
AP Physics C Mechanics
(Calculus based)
3237
• Level: 6.5 (1.15 credits)
• Grades: 11 and 12
• Periods/Cycle: 7
• Prerequisites:
– Calculus must be
completed or taken
concurrently.
• Course Description:
– Prepares students for calculusbased college level Physics
courses
– Prepares students for AP
Physics C Mechanics exam
– Includes topics such as energy,
torque, dynamics, kinematics,
etc.
AP Physics C Electricity &
Magnetism (Calculus based)
3247
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Level: 6.5 (1.15 credits)
Grades: 11 and 12
Periods/Cycle: 7
Prerequisites:
– Successful completion of
AP Physics: Mechanics with
a minimum grade of B
• Course Description:
– Prepares students for calculusbased college level Physics
courses
– Prepares students for AP Physics
C Electricity & Magnetism exam
– Includes topics such as Electric
Force and Fields, Induction,
capacitance.
Astronomy
3325/3326
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Level: 5.0 or 6.0
Grades: 11 and 12
Periods/Cycle: 6
Prerequisites:
– Algebra 2 and Chemistry
5.0 must be completed
or taken concurrently
• Course Description:
– For students interested in
space science and the
universe.
– Some time will be spent in
the planetarium.
Forensic
Science 3525
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Level: 5.0
Grades: 11 and 12
Periods/Cycle: 6
Prerequisites:
– B or higher in Chemistry
5.0
– B or higher in Algebra 2
5.0
• Course Description:
– Good for students interested in
a criminal justice career. This
course is an application of
biology and chemistry for
various techniques such as DNA
fingerprinting, microscopy,
toxicology. There is also a pig
dissection.
Genetics and
Embryology 3426
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Level: 6.0
Grades: 11 and 12
Periods/Cycle: 6
Prerequisites:
– B or higher in Biology 6.0
– A or higher in Biology 5.0
• Course Description:
– Good for students
interested in a medical
career.
– In more in depth look at
the various genetics topics
from biology, including:
DNA, Mendelian genetics,
genetic engineering, etc.
Genetics
3845
• Level: 5.0
• Grades: 11 and 12
• Periods/Cycle: 6
This is a semester course!
• Prerequisites:
– B or higher in biology 5.0
– C or higher in biology 6.0
• Course Description:
– A more in depth look at DNA,
Mendelian genetics, diseases,
mitosis and meiosis, genetic
engineering, etc.
– Students will be required to
make a pedigree of their own
family tree.
Botany
3824/3825
• Level: 4.0 or 5.0
• Grades: 11 and 12
• Periods/Cycle: 6
This is a semester course!
• Prerequisites:
– Pass Biology
• Course Description:
– Topics include,
hydroponics, plant
structure and function,
diversity, evolution,
photosynthesis, ecology
and reproduction.
– Students will be required
to work in the greenhouse
and grow plants.
Marine Science
3834/3835
• Level: 4.0 or 5.0
• Grades: 11 and 12
• Periods/Cycle: 6
This is a semester course!
• Prerequisites:
– Pass Biology
• Course Description:
– Students will learn about the
chemical and physical
properties of water, ecology,
and animal adaptations for
ocean survival.
– Students will have to dissect
fish.
– There is a field trip to the
adventure aquarium.
Meteorology
3874/3875
• Level: 4.0 or 5.0
• Grades: 11 and 12
• Periods/Cycle: 6
This is a semester course!
• Prerequisites:
– Pass Geometry or taking it
concurrently
• Course Description:
– Students will learn about the
weather, including weather
fronts, clouds, storms and
precipitation. Student will
use current weather maps to
make predictions.
Ecology
3864
• Level: 4.0
• Grades: 11 and 12
• Periods/Cycle: 6
This is a semester course!
• Prerequisites:
– Pass Biology
• Course Description:
– Students will learn about
humans and their
interactions with the
environment. We will
emphasize ecology in
everyday life. Outside field
work is required.
Science of Flight
3915
• Level: 5.0
• Grades: 9 - 12
• Periods/Cycle: 6
1st year students do not have
to wear the Air Force Uniform!
• Prerequisites: None
• Can earn college credits
through Adam State
University for taking this
course.
• Course Description:
– Students will learn how
airplanes fly, human
physiology of flight, and the
effects of weather on aircraft.
– Students will have the
opportunity to use the flight
simulator and build model
aircraft.
– There are numerous field trips
available throughout the year.
Frontiers of
Aviation 3905
• Level: 5.0
• Grades: 10 - 12
• Periods/Cycle: 6
1st year students do not have
to wear the Air Force Uniform!
• Prerequisites: None
• Can earn college credits
through Adam State
University for taking this
course.
• Course Description:
– Students will learn how flight
has evolved through science.
– Students will have the
opportunity to use computer
models and simulators.
– There are numerous field trips
available throughout the year.
Aerospace Science
3925
• Level: 5.0
• Grades: 10 - 12
• Periods/Cycle: 6
1st year students do not have
to wear the Air Force Uniform!
• Prerequisites: None
• Students can earn college
credits through Adam
State University for taking
this course.
• Course Description:
– Students will learn about space
travel, satellites, and
spacecraft.
– Students will have the
opportunity design, build, and
launch rockets.
– There are numerous field trips
available throughout the year.