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HONORS IN SCIENCE
OCEANOGRAPHY
Students produce a high quality project outside normal classroom expectations. This is a project involving maturity, self-motivation, and independent learning skills. One term may be designated for this class by arrangement with an instructor/advisor. Successful completion of this class will require substantial commitments of time outside the normal student day. Duration: Variable independent study Credit On Completion: .5 Target Population: Highly Motivated and Capable Students Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
The oceans of the world cover almost three-fourths of the world’s surface! Learn how the oceans are formed and how they function using the tools of chemistry, physics, geology, and biology. Learn how technology has made greater exploration of the depths of the ocean possible. Observe and analyze shoreline processes. Choose an adventure project focusing on our local marine environment: shoreline life, habitats, introduced species, effects of movement of waves, currents and the tides. Learn how oceans affect your health and how you in turn affect the health of the oceans. Duration: 1 semester Credit On Completion: .5 Target Population: 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology or concurrent & teacher permission
SCI297
HORTICULTURE I, II
See Course Descriptions in Agriculture Section — Pg 50
SCI082
PHYSICAL SCIENCE HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY SCI115 (A) / SCI116 (B) (Honors)
Human A&P is a course designed for students interested in careers in health and biological sciences. Students will develop knowledge of biochemistry, cellular functions, tissues, organs, organ systems, and diseases with an emphasis on how structure relates to function. Lab experience will include dissections of various specimens. Duration: 2 Semesters Credits Per Term: .5 (College Credit Available) Target Population: 11-12 Prerequisite: “B” or better in Biology or Teacher Recommendation and completion of or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry. Health Science, Medical Terminology, and/or Sports Medicine also recommended.
NUTRITION
HOC 200 See Course Descriptions for CTE-FACSE— Pg 53
SCIENCE
SCI072 (A) / SCI073 (B)
Physical Science is an inquiry-based required course for entry into more advanced Science Department courses. This course will focus on basic physical and earth science concepts. (Students passing the Freshman Advanced Placement Exam do not need to take this class and will be enrolled in Biology.) Duration: 2 Semesters Credits Per Term: .5 Target Population: 9 PHYSICAL SCIENCE C AND D SCI078 (A) / SCI079 (B)
This course fulfills the Physical Science graduation requirement for students who did not pass Integrated (Physical) Science A and/or B. Physical Science is an inquiry-based required course for entry into more advanced Science Department courses. This course will focus on basic physical and earth science concepts, including energy systems, forces and motion, waves and optics. Duration: 2 Semesters Credits Per Term: .5 Target Population: 10-12 only Prerequisite: 10-12th grade standing; previous enrollment in Integrated Science A & B or Physical Science A & B
2012-2013