SCIENCE

Biology I Honors

Credit: 1 (year) Lab Science Offered to grades: 9 Prerequisite: none

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide advanced exploratory experiences and activities in the fundamental concepts of life. This course expands the biological concepts that were introduced in the elementary and the junior high/middle schools and presents additional facts, concepts, and generalizations. The topics covered in the Honors course are the same as those covered in the Standard course. The difference between the two courses is the depth of the topics covered. The content includes, but is not limited to, the following:

 the scientific method  scientific measurement, laboratory safety, and use of laboratory apparatus  biochemistry  cell biology  cell reproduction  genetics  biological changes through time  classification and taxonomy  microorganisms and disease  structure and function of plants  structure and function of animals  human anatomy and physiology  ecological relationships

Chemistry I Honors

Credit: 1 (year) Lab Science Offered to grades: 10-12 Prerequisites: Completion of Biology I Honors

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide a rigorous study of the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter. The topics covered in the Honors course are the same as those covered in the College Prep level course. The difference between the two courses is the depth of the topics covered. The content includes, but is not limited to, the following:  heat  changes of matter  atomic structure  periodic table  bonding  formulas and equations  atomic mass, molecular mass, and the mole  gas laws  energy and order  reaction rates and equilibrium

 solutions, including acids, bases, and salts  nuclear chemistry  electrochemistry  organic chemistry

Anatomy and Physiology Honors

Credit: 1 (year) Lab Science Offered to grades: 11–12 Prerequisites: Completion of Biology & Chemistry

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide theoretical and factual information with related laboratory experience concerning the structure and functioning of the human body. The content includes, but is not limited, to the following:  implementation of scientific habits of mind  application of scientific knowledge, methodology, and historical context to solve problems  use of laboratory technologies  cells and tissues  organs  organ systems  human genetics, growth, and inheritance development  homeostasis  pathogens  the effect of scientific technology on society and technological developments  terminology

Physics I Honors

Credit: 1 (year) Lab Science Offered to grades: 11-12 Prerequisites: 80 or higher average in Chemistry / 80 or higher average in Geometry and Algebra II; teacher recommendation

Description: The purpose of this course is to conduct an introductory study of the theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy, and the forces of nature. The topics covered in the Honors course are the same as those covered in the Standard course. The difference between the two courses is the depth of the topics covered. The content includes, but is not limited to, the following:

 kinematics  dynamics  energy  work and power  heat and thermodynamics  wave characteristics  light  electricity  magnetism  nuclear physics  sound

Dual Enrollment Chemistry

Credit: 1 (year) Lab Science Offered to grades: 10–12 Prerequisites: 90 or higher average in previous science and math courses; student must be enrolled in Algebra II or have previously completed it; teacher recommendation; adequate standardized test scores

 Southeastern Course Title: “Intro to Chemistry & Lab”  Southeastern Course ID: CHEM 1213 (3 credits) & CHEM 121L (1 credit)

Note: While colleges list out the academic portion of the course and the hands-on lab portion of the course as separate courses, the high school transcript will report a single combined course with one grade.  From the Southeastern University Course Catalog: “This course is an introduction to basic concepts of general chemistry, periodic properties of elements and compounds, basic atomicmolecular structure, and properties of substances and reactions related to gas laws. (This course meets general education requirements for non-science majors only).”  This course is designed for two groups of students: Sophomores who will take this course as an advanced alternative to the typical 10th grade science course, Chemistry I Honors. Juniors &

Seniors who took Chemistry I Honors previously and would like to go back and earn college credit by taking the more advanced version.  This DE course will earn your child college credit for CHEM 1213 & CHEM 121L (a “1000” level college course). A high enough passing score on AP Chemistry may earn you student credit for even higher levels of chemistry such as General Chemistry I and/or General Chemistry II with Labs (“2000” level courses). However, each university will have its own policy on how it awards credit for passing scores on AP exams such as AP Chemistry.

Advanced Placement Biology*

Credit: 1 (year) Lab Science Offered to grades: 11-12 Prerequisites: 90 or higher average in previous science course; math through Algebra II with 90 or higher average; teacher recommendation

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide a basic study of general biology with labs. The Advanced Placement Program of the College Board specifies the content. See: www.apcentral.collegeboard.com

*Placement in an AP course is dependent upon a combination of grade in previous course, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendation. Per the Providence Pupil Progression Plan, the student must take the Advanced Placement exam to complete the requirements and receive credit in any and all AP classes.

Advanced Placement Chemistry*

Credit: 1 (year) Lab Science Offered to grades: 11-12 Prerequisites: 90 or higher average in Chemistry I Honors, Math completed through Algebra II Honors with an 90 or higher average, and/or teacher recommendation

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide a basic study of general chemistry with labs. The Advanced Placement Program of the College Board specifies the content. See: www.apcentral.collegeboard.com

*Placement in an AP course is dependent upon a combination of grade in previous course, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendation. Per the Providence Pupil Progression Plan, the student must take the Advanced Placement exam to complete the requirements and receive credit in any and all AP classes.

Advanced Placement Environmental Science

Credit: 1 (year) Lab Science Offered to grades: 11-12 Prerequisites: Biology

Description: The AP Environmental Science course is designed to engage students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships within the natural world. The course requires that students identify and analyze natural and human-made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for 30 resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary, embracing topics from geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography. See: www.apcentral.collegeboard.com

*Placement in an AP course is dependent upon a combination of grade in previous course, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendation. Per the Providence Pupil Progression Plan, the student must take the Advanced Placement exam to complete the requirements and receive credit in any and all AP classes.

Advanced Placement Physics I: Algebra-Based*

Credit: 1 (year) Lab Science Offered to grades: 11-12 Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry with a 90 or higher average; grade of 80 or higher in previous year’s math course; teacher recommendation

Description: AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based is equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course will cover Kinematics, Newton’s Laws, Circular Motion, Simple Harmonic Motion, Momentum, Work, Energy, Rotational Motion, Electrostatics, Circuits, Waves and Sound. This course will have an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations and laboratory work. The Advanced Placement Program of the College Board specifies the content. See: www.apcentral.collegeboard.com

*Placement in an AP course is dependent upon a combination of grade in previous course, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendation. Per the Providence Pupil Progression Plan, the student must take the Advanced Placement exam to complete the requirements and receive credit in any and all AP classes.

Advanced Placement Physics II: Algebra-Based*

Credit: 1 (year) Lab Science Offered to grades: 11-12 Prerequisites: Completion of AP Physics I with a 80 or higher; recommendation from AP Physics teacher

Description: Explore topics such as fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; physical and geometric optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. The Advanced Placement Program of the College Board specifies the content. See: www.apcentral.collegeboard.com

*Placement in an AP course is dependent upon a combination of grade in previous course, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendation. Per the Providence Pupil Progression Plan, the student must take the Advanced Placement exam to complete the requirements and receive credit in any and all AP classes.

Marine Science Honors

Credit: 1 (year) Offered to grades: 12 only Prerequisite: Grade of 70 or higher in 11th grade science course

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the marine environment. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:

 the nature of science  the origins of the oceans  the chemical, physical, and geological aspects of the marine environment  ecology of various sea zones  marine communities  the diversity of marine organisms  characteristics of major marine ecosystems  characteristics of major marine phyla/divisions  the interrelationship between man and the ocean