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| The science education program is directed towards meeting the spectrum of science education needs for students. | ||
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| 2300310 | Biology I | 1 credit |
| This course addresses scientific measurement, cell biology, cell reproduction, basic principles of genetics, microbiology, structure and function of animals, structure and function of the human body, and ecological relationships. Special Notes: The recommended sequence is Integrated Sciency I (ninth grade) followed by Biology I (tenth grade). | ||
| 2000320 | Biology I Honors | 1 credit |
| This course provides studnets with advanced exploratory experiences and activities in the fundamental concepts of life. The course addresses and expands the biological concepts that were treated in 2000310 and present additional facts, concepts and generalizations. The contents include biochemistry, cell reproduction, genetics, microorganisms and disease, and human anatomy and physiology. Special Notes: The recommended sequence is Integrated Science I Honors (ninth grade) followed by Biology I Honors (tenth grade). | ||
| 2000350 | Anatomy and Physiology | 1 credit |
| This course provides students with exploratory activities in the structures and functions of the components of the human body. The contents include anatomical terminology, cells and tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, special sensory organs, endocrine system, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, excretory (urinary) system, reproductive system, homeostasis, disease process, immune response, and inheritance: molecular, cellular, organismal mutations, and genetic disorders. Dissection of lower animals elucidates the study of human anatomy and is used extensively as an instructional strategy. Students who object to dissection should not elect to take this course. | ||
| 2000360 | Anatomy and Physiology Honors | 1 credit |
| This course addresses, expands, and refines the concepts treated in 2000350 and provides students with advanced activities in the structures and function of the components of the human body. The contents also includes cellular processes and tissues, the cardiovascular system, and special senses. Dissection of lower animals elucidates the study of human anatomy and is used extensively as an instructional strategy. Students who object to dissection should not elect to take this course. | ||
| 2000410 | Zoology | 1 credit |
| This course provides students with an in-depth study of the animal kingdom. The contents include animal cell structure and function, animal genetics, animal classification and use of the taxonomic key, comparative invertebrate anatomy and physiology comparative vertebrate anatomy and physiology, animal behavior, life cycles, and animal interrelationships with man. | ||
| 2002400 | Integrated Science I | 1 credit |
| The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to investigate theories and ideas associate dwith earth science, chemistry and physics early in the high school career. Students construct science knowledge by formulating questions, making predictions, planning experiements, making observations, interpreting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. The integration of physical science concepts is meant to make foudnational learning more relevant and useful to high school students. | ||
| 2002410 | Integrated Science I Honors | 1 credit |
| This course provides a more rigorous exploration of the theories associated with earth science, chemistry, and physics early in a student's high school career. Students construct science knowledge by formulating questions, making predictions, planning experiements, interpreting and analyzing data, and dawing conclusions. | ||
| 2002500 | Marine Science I | 1 credit |
| This course provides students with an overview of the marine environment. The content includes the origin of oceans, the nature of the marine habitat including chemical, physical, and geological aspects, ecology of the sea zonation, marine communities,classification, taxonomy, characteristics of major phyla/division, and man's interrelationship with the oceans. | ||
| 2002510 | Marine Science I Honors | 1 credit |
| This course provides students with advanced exploratory experiences and activities in the concepts of marine science. It addresses and expands the marine science concepts that were treated in 20002500 and presents additional facts, concepts and generalizations. The content includes the origin of oceans, the nature of the marine habitat including chemical, physical, and geological aspects, ecology of the sea zonation, amrine communities, classification, taxonomy, characteristics of major marine phyla/divisions, and man's interrelationship with the oceans. | ||
| 2003340 | Chemistry I | 1 credit |
| This course provides students with a study of the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter. The contents include classification and structure of matter, atomic theory, periodic table, bonding, chemical formulas, chemical reasctions and balanced questions; behavior of gases, physical changes, acids, bases, and salts; and energy associated with physical and chemical changes. | ||
| 2003350 | Chemistry I Honors | 1 credit |
| This course provides students with a rigorous study of the composition, properties and chagnes associated with matter. The content includes heat; changes of matter; atomic structure; periodic table; bonding; formulas and equations; mole concept; gas laws; energy and order; reaction rates and equilibrium; solutions: acides, bases, salts; nuclear chemistry; eletrochemistry; and organic chemistry. | ||
| 2003380 | Physics I | 1 credit |
| This course provides students with an introductory study of the theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy, and the forces of nature. The contents include kinematics, dynamics, energy, work and power, heat and thermodynamics, wave characteristics, light, electricy, magnetism, nuclear physics, and sound. | ||
| 2003390 | Physics I Honors | 1 credit |
| This course provides studetns with a rigorous introductory study of the theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy, and the forces of nature. The contents include kinematics, dynamics, energy, work and power, heat and thermodynamics, wave characteristics, light, electricty, magnetism, nuclear physics, and sound. | ||