SCIENCE COURSES
Science is at times amusingly simple, and at others, beautifully complex. By following the sequence of science courses, students will explore a variety of fields that lead to an understanding of themselves and the world in which they live. The high school curriculum is designed to help students develop concrete knowledge and critical thinking skills, along with a sense of respect for the intricacies of nature. (chart)
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INTEGRATED SCIENCE - SC101
Prerequisites: None Credits: 1 Grade offered: 9 Students are introduced to the basics of chemistry and physics. Earth science connections are made in both areas. Students will relate scientific principles to everyday problem-solving experiences. ____________________ BIOLOGY I - SC201 Prerequisites: Integrated Science Credits: 1 Grade offered: 9, 10 Biology I is a required life science course for 10th graders or accelerated 9th graders. Topics include: ecology, cells, living systems, genetics, evolution, and diversity of life. Lab techniques, including dissection, are integral parts of the course. Students will take the Ohio End-of-Course test in Biology. ____________________ IB Biology SL/HL Year 1 / AP Biology II STEM - SC502 Prerequisites: Bio I & Chem I Credits: 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 * Can be taken for individual IB Course Credit AP Biology offers students a solid foundation in college-level introductory biology, focusing on the four big ideas of Evolution, Energy Processes, Information, and Interactions. To master this material, students will learn through a variety of modes, including tests, quizzes, labs, activities, video lecture, current event articles, and scientific journals. Students should be prepared to read complex science texts, including typically 30-60 minutes outside of class each day for reading and studying in order to be prepared for the next class period. Upon completion of the course, students will have the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. This course will also serve as the first year of the 2-year IB Biology course ____________________ CHEMISTRY FOR A CHANGING WORLD - SC300 Prerequisites: 2 Science Credits Credits: 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 Chemistry for a Changing World deals with basic concepts involving the study of matter. This course includes lab experiments and demonstrations. Students should have completed Algebra I or higher. ____________________ CHEMISTRY I - SC301 Prerequisites: Bio I & Algebra 1 Credits: 1 Grade offered: 10, 11, 12 Chemistry I deals with the structure of matter and the changes matter can undergo. This is a college-prep, lab course, and requires a working knowledge of math, particularly algebra. Students in math classes MA311 or MA411 are not recommended for Chemistry I, but could sign up for Chemistry for a Changing World. ____________________ AP CHEMISTRY II STEM - SC512 Prerequisites: Chem I Credits: 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 AP Chem II is a challenging course that covers the topics typical of college and university general chemistry courses. The laboratory requirements are met during regular class time. Recommended for students with a strong chemistry background, including those who plan to study medicine, engineering or other sciences. ____________________ PHYSICS I - SC401 Prerequisites: * Credits: 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 *Algebra I and Plane Geometry. Physics is a laboratory and lecture based study of scientific and mathematical relationships between mass and energy. The primary areas of study include waves, sound, optics, and mechanics. ____________________ AP PHYSICS II LECTURE STEM - SC522 Prerequisites: Physics I Credits: 1 Grade offered: 12 Student should be enrolled in or have completed CCPW17 or MA513 while taking AP Physics II. This course is recommended for students considering a career in engineering or physical science. Topics include: advanced mechanics, classical electricity, and magnetism. Calculus is used freely in formulating principles and in solving problems. Use of calculus is expected to increase as the course progresses. Students should also sign up for the AP Physics II Lab course, SC 532. ____________________ AP PHYSICS II LAB STEM - SC532 Prerequisites: Physics I Credits: 1 Grade offered: 12 This course is an extension of AP Physics II, allowing students to pursue applications of the lecture topics. The lab course utilizes high-tech, state of the art equipment and lab techniques. SC532 is designed to be taken concurrently with SC522 as a 2 credit program. The lab cannot be taken without the lecture. |
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY STEM - SC411
Prerequisites: Biology Credits: 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 Recommended: Chemistry I. Anatomy and Physiology involves the integrated coverage of the structure and function of the human body. Included are: nervous system, cytology, histology, circulation, metabolism, skeletal system, urinary system, nerve-muscle physiology, endocrine system, reproduction, and electrolyte balance. Dissections will be an integral part of the course. ____________________ ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STEM - SC321 / SC322 Prerequisites: 2 Science Credits Credits: 1/2 or 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 Environmental Science is a hands-on approach to exploring ecology, pollution, waste management, and sustainability. If you are interested in pursuing an environmental career, taking an extra science elective, or earning a third science credit towards graduation, this course is for you! Students may take this course for one semester for 1/2 credit, or two semesters for 1 credit, not to repeat the same semester. ____________________ CATASTROPHIC EVENTS IN SCIENCE - SC310 / SC311 Prerequisites: 2 Science Credits Credits: 1/2 or 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 Students will investigate various forms of natural and man-made disasters that have shaped the earth and affected living things. Topics include Big Bang Theory, meteor collisions, volcanism, earthquakes, tsunamis, weather disasters, and nuclear fallout. This is a class-contained, project-oriented course. Students may take this course for one semester for 1/2 credit, or two semesters for 1 credit, not to repeat the same semester. ____________________ IB BIOLOGY SL/HL - YR 2 STEM - SC720 Prerequisites: Chemistry I Credits: 1 per yr Grade offered: 11, 12 This course provides students with a broad and general understanding of the principles of biology, many of them at an advanced or college level. The course will address the following themes: structure and function, universality versus diversity, equilibrium with systems, and evolution. Scientific method and scientific process are prevalent throughout the SL program as students conduct lab investigations within the thematic areas. 12th grade students will take this course after taking IB Biology SL/HL Year 1 / AP Biology II. ____________________ IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS & SOCIETIES SL STEM - CCPCS01 Prerequisites: Int. Sci & Bio I Credits: 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 * Can be taken for individual IB Course Credit This one-year course provides students with an understanding of complex environmental issues. Systems thinking is the integrative theme of this course. Scientific method and scientific process are prevalent throughout the SL program as students conduct lab investigations within the thematic areas. ____________________ MATERIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STEM - SC303 / SC304 Prerequisites: 2 Science Credits Credits: 1/2 or 1 Grade offered: 11, 12 Everything is made of something. Other branches of science and engineering rely on materials scientists and engineers for the ingredients used to design and manufacture things like safer cars with better gas mileage, faster computers with larger hard drives, smaller electronics, threat-detecting sensors, alternative energy products, and better medical devices. Material Science is the study of the materials we use every day. In this class, students will study the substances that make up everything around us. The course will be hands-on and will include student-led research and exploration of the structure and properties of metals, glass, ceramics, polymers and composites. Students wanting a year-long course should sign up for both SC303 and SC304. It is strongly recommended that the student has earned C’s in previous science classes in order to have sufficient foundation for the concepts and skills learned in this course. |