Fees: Materials for projects
course are to integrate the study of mathematics (especially algebra) into chemistry, to improve problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
CP CHEMISTRY
Course Description: This course is designed to fulfill the respective semester of the required Earth Science course. It may not be used more than once for each particular semester. Students from all learning pathways will use this course to replace the respective semester of the Earth Science course failed. Skill focus will be on data interpretation used on the ACT exam. The content of the course will be a combination of topics from chemistry, geology, meteorology, and astronomy. Students may not repeat this course.
SC204
All Year - 1 Credit - 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Pass CP Biology/AC Biology and Algebra 1 with a C or higher, concurrent enrollment in a math course is strongly recommended. Fees: Computer disk, notebook, index cards, folders, scientific calculator, and materials for projects
BIOLOGY (TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY)
Course Description: In this course students will study the following topics: classification of matter, energy changes in matter, phases of matter, atomic structure, electron configurations, the Period Table of Elements, bonds between atoms, chemical formulas and nomenclature, and the mathematics of chemistry, kinetics, energy, pH, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. The goals of the course are to integrate the study of mathematics (especially algebra) into chemistry, to improve problemsolving skills and reasoning ability.
AC CHEMISTRY All Year
Prerequisite: See Technology Academy Eligibility and Expectation Requirements. - Acceptance into the junior level of the Academy. Student must purchase/possess the school endorsed Academy laptop. Fees: Storage Device (Floppy disk, CD-R, or “Jump drive”), notebook, index cards, folders, and materials for projects, scientific calculator. Course Description: Introductory lab course in which emphasis will be placed on man and his need to understand nature and his relation to it. Among the topics included are: ecology and community relationship, microorganisms and disease, plant/animal structure, function of genetics, and human heredity. Students will participate in both a dissection and research projects. Students will use graphing programs and spreadsheets.
SC205
- 1 Credit (Grade Weighted) - 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: AC Biology, a “C” or better in Algebra 2 and/or concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 and had received a “B” or higher in Geometry. CP Biology students need to gain approval from the science Division Chair and/or AC Chemistry teacher.
ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY
SC220
All Year - 1 Credit - Elective 11, 12 Prerequisite: Pass Biology and Chemistry or Earth Science with a “C” or better. Fees: Minor costs of field trips
Fees: Computer disk and scientific calculator required (approximately $100). Materials needed for quarter projects.
Course Description: The interrelationship of organisms and their environments is explored with an emphasis on human impacts. An exploration of rivers, streams, and groundwater takes place through outdoor field studies. Students should be prepared to participate in outdoor field work on and off campus as these are integral to the course content.
Course Description: This is a lab-oriented course intended for motivated students planning on pursuing a science career. It encourages students to think independently, to derive generalizations and to solve problems. Through inquiry, reasoning and interpretation, the student will gain a better understanding of what a chemist does and how chemistry inter-relates with the quality of life, and the degree of technology and socialpolitical climate throughout the world. Units of study include: atomic theory, mole concept, chemical bonding, energy changes, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, and acid-base theory. Students will participate in quarterly research projects.
EARTH SCIENCE R
SC214
All Year - 1 Credit - 11
PHYSICS
SC209
All Year - 1 Credit (Grade Weighted) – Elective 11, 12 (Beginning with the Class of 2012, Physics will not be grade weighted.)
SC2161/SC2163
Either Semester - .50 Credit – Grade 10 only Prerequisite: Replaces corresponding semester of Earth Science 31
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, and a "C" or higher in Algebra 2, or concurrently enrolled in Algebra 2 having received a "B" or higher in Geometry. Written permission of the physics teacher is required if qualifications are other than those listed above. Fees: Scientific calculator (approximately $15 - 100).