Science
| Name | Title | Extension | Website |
| Don Mower | Teacher | 212 | |
| Eric Anderson | Teacher | 214 | |
| Catherine Rand | Teacher | 201 | |
| Joshua Keaton | Teacher | 203 | |
| Natalie Amtmann | Teacher | 313 | |
| Diane Tandy | Teacher | 205 |
Detailed course offerings are available below or in a pdf document.
SCIENCE
SCIENCE - 2 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION (1 PHYSICAL, 1 BIOLOGICAL)
500 EARTH SCIENCE Level 1 Grade 9, 1 credit
This course is an introduction to meteorology, geology, oceanography and astro-science with an integrated approach that reflects the interrelationships of the parts of the earth and the natural forces that affect them. Emphasis is placed on man's relationship to the environment, what he is going to it and how he may conserve it. Basic principles of physics and chemistry as they apply to earth science are introduced. Enrollment limited to 25.
501 GENERAL EARTH SCIENCE Level 2 Grade 9, 1 credit
This course is an earth science course of a general nature which provides the student with a broad exposure to the principles of geology, meteorology, oceanography and astro science. Emphasis is placed on man's relationship to his environment, what he is doing to it and how he may conserve it. Enrollment limited to 25.
503 HONORS BIOLOGY Level 0 Grade 10, 1.5 credits
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in Earth Science.
This course is an in-depth study of microorganisms, plants, animals, entailing their structure and
function, chemistry, physiology, diversity and evolution. This class meets 7-8 times per week with emphasis on laboratory work. Formal lab reports are
required. Enrollment limited to 24.
504 BIOLOGY Level 1 Grade 10, 1.5 credits
Prerequisite: passing grade in Earth Science OR passing grade in General Biology.
This course is a study of microorganisms, plants and
animals, their structure and function, chemistry, physiology, diversity and evolution. This class meets 7-8 times per week with emphasis on laboratory
work. Formal lab reports are required. Enrollment limited to 24.
505 GENERAL BIOLOGY Level 2 Grade 10, 1 credit
Prerequisite: passing grade in General Earth Science or Earth Science.
This course is a survey of the major plant and animal kingdoms.
Particular emphasis is placed on the study of man and his body systems. Enrollment limited to 25.
506 GENERAL BIOLOGY M Level 3 Grade 10, 1 credit
Prerequisite: passing grade in General Earth Science or Earth Science.
This course is a survey of the major plant and animal kingdoms.
Particular emphasis is placed on the study of man and his body systems. Enrollment limited to 18.
507 ANIMAL BIOLOGY Level 1 Grades 11-12, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Biology.
This course will allow students considering any career related to biology, a chance to develop and apply skills relevant to the
biological sciences in the context of the companion animal industry (veterinarian, humane society, training and breeding). It is an applied course that
involves job shadowing opportunities in the companion animal business. Enrollment limited to 25.
511 AP CHEMISTRY Level 0 Grade 12, 1.5 credit
Prerequisite: C or better in Honors Chemistry (Level 0) or Chemistry (Level 1), C or better Algebra 2.
This class is designed to be the equivalent
of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college. Students will attain a dept of understanding of fundamentals and the
reasoning skills needed to deal with chemical problems as well as develop the ability to think clearly and express their ideas, orally and in writing, with
clarity and logic. This college course in chemistry differs qualitatively from honors chemistry with respect to the kind of textbook used, the topics
covered, the emphasis on chemical calculations and the mathematical formulation of principles, and the kind of laboratory work done by students.
Enrollment limited to 24.
509 HONORS CHEMISTRY Level 0 Grade 11, 1.5 credits
Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra II. Science concepts suggested.
This is a lab-oriented college preparatory course. Course content includes: the
structure of the atom, organizations of the periodic table, chemical bonding, solids, liquids and solutions, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, acids and
basis, oxidation-reduction reactions. This class meets 7-8 times per week. Formal lab reports are required. A scientific calculator is required.
Enrollment limited to 24.
510 CHEMISTRY Level 1 Grades 11-12, 1 credit
Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra 1.
This is a college preparatory class. Course content to include the structure of the atom, the periodic table
and trends, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, molar quantities, gas laws, solutions, chemical equilibrium, and acids and bases. This course will
have the rigor of the honors class, but without the additional lab time and a slightly modified math component. Enrollment limited to 24.
513 CONCEPTUAL CHEMISTRY Level 2 Grades 11-12, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Passing grade in Algebra 1.
This course is designed to give the students an introduction to chemistry as well as a real world
connection. The topics are very similar to that of a traditional chemistry with a focus on application. Some, but not all of the application topics are:
nuclear power, energy alternatives, water quality, air quality and forensics. This class will include lab work. The level of mathematics necessary for this
course is less sophisticated than in the chemistry and honors chemistry courses. A scientific calculator is required. Enrollment limited to 24. Not
offered 2008-2009.
512 PHYSICS H Level 0 Grade 12, 1.5 credits
Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra 2.
This is a lab oriented college preparatory physics course. It offers preparation for college physics as well as a
good grounding in the subject for those who do not intend to enter college. Course content includes, mechanics, (forces, accelerations, velocities,
energy, work, etc.) heat and thermodynamics, wave mechanics, electricity & magnetism, relativity, ray & quantum optics and elementary electronics.
This course meets 7-8 times per week. Formal lab reports are required. A scientific calculator is required. Enrollment limited to 24.
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508 PHYSICS CP Level 1 Grade 12, 1 credit
Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra 1.
This is a college preparatory class. This course is designed to give the students an introduction to physics
concepts as well as a real world connection. The topics are very similar to that of the honors physics course, with a focus on application. The level of
mathematics necessary for this course is less sophisticated than the honors level. A scientific calculator is required. Enrollment limited to 24.
516 ADVANCED STUDY Level 0 Grade 12, 1 credit
For the student who has completed all of the available science department offerings and wishes to pursue further study of sciences. The content is to be determined via conferences between the student and the instructor and is subject to the approval of the science department staff. All work will be done on an individual basis on a time schedule set by the instructor.