SCIENCE

Exploratory Science- (1 unit credit) Course 142. This course will provide students with an opportunity to investigate the forces of nature upon the earth, as well as an opportunity to investigate issues which effect our world. This class will look at the basic foundations of the earth including minerals, rock types, the rock cycle, and the forces that effect the movement and changes of the surface of the earth. In addition this class focuses upon weather, climate, and the forecasting of these events. Ecology will also look at the effects of biotic factors on the surface of the earth integrating the themes of Life, Earth, and Physical Sciences. Students will learn to use the scientific process. Demonstrating an ability to hypothesize, research, experiment, graph, create, and infer ideas about the scientific topics that will be explored.

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 basic of all living things. Biology students will gain chemical knowledge of life through understanding of DNA, RNA, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. 

Introductory Physical Science- (1 unit credit) Course 244. The Introductory Physical Science course is designed to introduce the student to basic laboratory skills in observation, how to analyze experimental data and form a conclusion based on abstract ideas. I.P.S. gives a foundation about matter, its properties, and how this relates to the idea of the atom. Since this is a laboratory approach, students must be able to work with a partner, take data and turn in results with independent work booklets. This course has little to do with life science (Biology) although the understanding of atomic properties is basic to living and nonliving matter. For students not wanting to take chemistry and physics, I.P.S. will provide a basic fundamental background in physical science. Maximum 20 students.

Chemistry- (1 unit credit) Course 344. This course provides the basic facts and concepts reviewed in a framework of laboratory and textual content. Materials 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.

Geology- (1 unit credit) Course 348. This course will discuss Earth Models and Mapping Techniquies, Plate tectonices and the affects of this process (Earthquakes, Faults, Valcanos), the composition of the 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.

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 independent science projects are required. Chemistry should be taken before or at the same time Biology II is taken. This course is designed for seniors but allows juniors who have a good science ability.

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.

Independent Science Study- (1/2 unit credit) (college prep.) Course 447. Senior students will be required to do a number of scientific experiments using computers in the areas of ph, motion, light, and temperature. Students must have permission from the Science Department.

Mr. Rex's class is hard at work,

while he strikes a pose for the camera.

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