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SCIENCE

Requirement for graduation is 2 credits. The college bound student should take a minimum of three years of science (Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and one of the senior level courses). The student who is not college bound should take General Science, life Science, and possibly, Physical Science.

1700 GENERAL SCIENCE (Grade 9; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
General Science is designed to acquaint the non-college bound student with the major areas of science: matter and energy, earth and soil formation, weather patterns, astronomy and some areas of life science. Laboratory work and other “hands-on’ activities are used to demonstrate the concepts presented.
Prerequisite: None

1707 EARTH SCIENCE (Grades 9-10; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Earth science is the study of the atmosphere, universe, oceans, and the dynamics that form our crust. This class is designed to give an introduction into the field of earth science through lecture and laboratory activities and help the student in his/her understanding of the concepts of physical and life science as well as ecology. The course is designed for freshmen and sophomores with good reading ability.
Prerequisite: None

1701 LIFE SCIENCE (Grade 10; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Life science is designed to provide the student with a study of living things on a more practical level. Topics included are consumer science, nutrition, animal groups, systems of the human body, genetics, evolution, plants, and ecology. There is some laboratory work involved.
Prerequisite: General Science or instructor’s approval

1702 BIOLOGY (Grade 10; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Biology is designed to provide the student with a detailed study of the cell, use of the microscope, systems of the body, the animal phyla, internal structure of plants, heredity, evolution, and ecology. There is a variety of laboratory work included for each topic. Biology is geared for the average to above-average student.
Prerequisite: Algebra or Instructor’s approval

1703 PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Grade 11; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Physical science is designed for those students who want a third year of science, but who do not want to go into the disciplines of Chemistry and Physics. The course will cover the many aspects of matter and energy, chemical reactions, forces and motion, wave motion and the electromagnetic nature of matter. Throughout the course, the impact of science and technology on daily living is stressed. Laboratory work is included.
Prerequisites: Minimum of a C in Life Science or instructor’s approval

1704 CHEMISTRY (Grades 11-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
A basic study of the fundamentals of inorganic and organic chemistry. For the student who will go on to college, this will be a strong foundation for further study of chemistry. The student who will take no more chemistry will receive a basic understanding of the world around him. The course is structured with lecture and laboratory work.
Prerequisites: B or above in Algebra IA, B or above in Biology, and permission of the Biology instructor.

1705 AP PHYSICS (Grade 12; 2 semesters; 1 credit). This course provides an intensive, mathematically based study of the laws and principles that govern the universe. This course covers two-semesters of college-level physics and is designed to prepare students interested in the fields of physics and engineering. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving and critical thinking. Topics include: mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, light and optics, and modern physics. Class places strong emphasis on both lecture and laboratory components. Students will have the opportunity to take this course dual-enrollment through Lincoln University and earn college credit. This course is also designed to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Physics B or Physics C examinations. Pre-requisites – Pre-Calculus or strong recommendation from Algebra II with Trigonometry instructor.

1706 ADVANCED BIOLOGY (Grade 12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
This course is an in-depth study of biology with emphasis on microbiology, plant and animal taxonomy, structure and physiology, cellular structure and function, human anatomy and physiology, ecology and current issues in science. The course is structured with lectures and laboratory work.
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, or dual enrollment in Chemistry and Adv. Biology

1708A.P. BIOLOGY/DUAL ENROLLMENT
Similar to Advanced Biology. This course requires more reading and critical thinking. Students have the option of taking the course for college credit through Lincoln University.
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, and permission of A.P. Biology Instructor