Science

Integrated Science I (1 unit credit) Course 139. This course covers all aspects of the Ohio Science Curriculum.  Emphasis will be placed on the areas of Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, and Science and Technology.  Through varied instructional methods students will be well prepared to take the science portion of the Ohio Graduation Test and possibly advance to other science courses that are offered.  This is a year long class that is offered to freshmen.

Integrated Science II (1 unit credit) Course 140. A comprehensive review of all Ohio Science Standards will take place during this course.  The review ill be aimed at helping students to prepare for the Ohio Graduation Test in March.  This course will allow students to explore in depth many aspects of science that are commonly confused or misunderstood.  Students will also have the opportunity to complete hands-on projects during the course.  This is a year long course that is open to any student who has taken Integrated Science I or has special permission from the course instructors or guidance counselor.

Biology I- (1 unit credit) Course 141. Biology is the study of all living things from viruses, bacteria, molds, plants and flowers to protozoa, worms, insects, fish, frogs, birds and man.  During the year students will make their own "slime" (pond water microcosm) culture bacteria, dissect eight different animals, and prepare microscopic slides, among many lab activities. A foundation of the cell, its structure and function is stressed as the basis of all living things.  Biology students will gain chemical knowledge of life through understanding of DNA, RNA, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. This is a blocked Academic Class.  Fee:  $15.00.

Introductory Physical Science- (1 unit credit) Course 244.

I.P.S. gives a foundation about matter, its properties, and how this relates to the idea of the atom.  Since there is a laboratory approach, students must be able to work with a partner, take data and turn in results.    This course has little to do with life science (Biology) although the understanding of atomic properties is basic to living and nonliving matter.  Maximum of 24 students.  This is a blocked Academic Class. Fee:  $15.00.

Chemistry- (1 unit credit) Course 344. This course provides the basic facts and concepts reviewed in a framework of laboratory and textual content.   Material is developed on atomic structure, periodic table, chemical composition, chemical bonds, chemical equations and problem solving.  Desirable laboratory skills and techniques are developed by the use of selected experiments. It is recommended that students have completed Geometry before taking Chemistry.  This is a blocked Academic Class. Fee:  $10.00

Geology- (1 unit credit) Course 348. This course will discuss Earth Models and Mapping Techniques, Plate tectonics and the affects of this process (Earthquakes, Faults, Volcanoes), the composition of the Earth, processes that break down the Earth, Oceans, Atmospheric Phenomenon, and the study of the universe outside the Earth. This is a blocked Academic class.  Fee: $15.00.

Biology II- (1 unit credit) Course 441. This course will stress a student's ability to locate, research, and present material in a scientific fashion.  This course is needed for any student wanting a background in human anatomy for either a medical related career or just for a strong science major.  Designed as a college-type course, Biology II deals with areas such as: genetics, metabolism, bio-chemistry, DNA, nerve and muscle physiology, the heart and EKG's, blood, bone, liver-kidney structure, and cancer.  Routine hospital tests and procedures will be discussed along with some lab experiments. Independent science projects are required. Chemistry should be taken before or at the time Biology II is taken. This course is designed for seniors but allows juniors who have a good science ability.  This is a blocked Academic Class.  Fee:  $15.00.

Physics- (1 unit credit) Course 446. This course provides the concepts of basic facts from the problem solving approach using theoretical and mathematical consideration of natural laws. Laboratory work is used to give students practical experience with matter and energy, force and motion, heat, sound, and light. It is recommended that students have completed or are enrolled in Trigonometry.  This is a blocked Academic Class.  Fee:  $10.00.