stability and the variability of the marine environment. As a UConn ECE course, students have the opportunity to receive three (3) UCONN credits. There is no charge for Ansonia students dual enrolled with Uconn for the 2019-2020 school year. Fulfills Science Requirement or STEM elective ECE Oceanography will run every other year opposite AP/ECE Environmental Science Oceanography. This class will be offered in 2023-2024. Level 0 Prerequisite:
1.00 Credits B or better in AP, Honors or Regular Biology; C or better on Chemistry or concurrently enrolled in either AP or Honors Chemistry and B or better in Algebra 1. Summer reading required.
Marine Biology This is an introductory course offered for students interested in learning the principles of marine biology, including the study of seawater chemistry, oceanography, marine biomes and environmental impacts of pollution on the oceans. During the course, students will complete projects that will test seawater, compare marine biomes and discover the remediation of a specific human impact on our marine environment. Labs include microscopic and macroscopic examination of plankton, sand, seaweed and small invertebrates. Fulfills Science Requirement or STEM elective Level 2 Prerequisite:
.50 Credit Grade 11-12 students with a C+ or better in Biology, teacher recommendation, and/or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry
Astronomy This is an introductory course offered for students interested in learning the principles of astronomy including the formation of the solar system, star composition, extra-solar planets, galaxies and the technology behind the study of stars. During the course, students will complete projects related to the historical context of studying stars in differing cultures, examining light spectra from stars, constructing a simple telescope, comparing visible light, IR, UV, X-Ray and radio data and describing present NASA missions. Optional observation nights will allow students to make their own stellar and planetary observations. Fulfills Science Requirement or STEM elective Level 2 Prerequisite:
.50 Credit Grade 11-12 students with a C+ or better in Biology
Microbiology is a half-year course designed to give a basic foundation to students who are interested in pursuing a health-related career. Primary emphasis in this course will be on developing an understanding of the physiology of microbes and their interactions with other organisms. The course will help students explore the microbial world, studying topics such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, laboratory procedures, identifying microorganisms, drug resistant organisms, and emerging diseases. Fulfills Science Requirement or STEM elective Level 2 Prerequisite:
.50 Credit Grade 11-12 students with a C or better in Biology
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH Physical Education As part of the freshmen and sophomore core program, students will be offered one semester per year. Emphasis will be placed on physical fitness activities, including muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and aerobic development. Team activities will be introduced with special attention to skill development. Two semesters are required for graduation. Fulfills PE requirement
Grade 9 Level 3
.50 Credit
Grade 10 Level 3
.50 Credit
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