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Biology 1-2 (9)
This is a laboratory science which is designed as a general overview of basic biological principles including cytology, energetics, nucleic acids and cell division, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, microorganisms, plants and animals, and human biology. Instruction includes lectures, discussion, video, demonstrations, and laboratory lessons. This course meets the U.C. lab science entrance requirement.
Biology 3-4 AP
(11,12) (Prerequisite: Biology 1-2, Chemistry 1-2, and/or concurrent enrollment in Physics 1-2) (“B” grade in each recommended)
This is a second year course focusing on advanced biology instruction through group projects and experimentation. Ecology, genetics, anatomy, and evolution are taught using techniques such as computer modeling, dissection, field trips, and modern technology.
Biotechnology 1-2 (10,11,12) (Prerequisite: Biology 1-2 with a grade of “C” or better)
Each semester of the biotechnology pathway fuses academic and technical training to prepare students to work in the growing biotechnology industry. The focus of Biotechnology 1 is on mastery of basic standard laboratory operating procedures. Record-keeping, safe and proper use of equipment, and employee etiquette are stressed. Students learn sterile technique, cell culture, DNA and protein isolation and analysis, including electrophoresis. In Biotechnology 2 students build on the skills developed in Biotechnology 1 with emphasis on assay development, spectrophotometry, recombinant DNA technology, and bacterial transformation. All pathway courses have workplace experiences. This course satisfies the Laboratory science requirement for colleges and universities.
Chemistry 1-2 (10,11) (Prerequisite: Algebra 1-2)
Chemistry is a laboratory science course designed to discover and analyze chemical principles. There is a great deal of laboratory work and mathematical calculations involved in this course. All college-bound students as well as students planning a career in science, engineering, or health sciences should elect to take chemistry. This course meets the U.C. lab science entrance requirement.
Chemistry 3-4 AP (11,12) (Prerequisite: Biology 1-2, Chemistry 1-2, and Physics 1-2 “B” grade in each recommended)
Chemistry AP is similar to a first year college course, and covers the material in Chemistry 1-2 in greater depth, as well as introducing several new topics. Equilibrium, thermodynamics, and stoichiometry will be a major focus of this course. This course requires independent laboratory work and mathematical calculations. This class will prepare students for the AP Chemistry test which students will take at the end of the year.
Applied Chemistry (10, 11, 12)
Applied Chemistry blends an understanding of basic principles of matter with many practical chemistry applications in society. This course will give you a firm foundation for understanding laboratory data collection and experimental methods. This course requires less math and homework than Chemistry 1-2. This class satisfies the “g” electives requirement for U.C., but not the U.C. laboratory science requirement.
Physics 1-2 (10,11,12) (Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry 1-2)
Physics is the foundation of all sciences. Classical physics includes topics in the study of motion, work, heat, properties of matter, sound, light, and electricity. Modern physics includes topics in the study of nuclear reactors, space flight, particle physics, and astronomy. Physics requires experimental design and mathematical calculations. This course meets the U.C. lab science entrance requirement.
Physics B AP (10,11,12) (Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in Pre-Calculus or Teacher Consent)
Physics 1-2 AP-B follows the same approach as Physics 1-2 with much greater emphasis on problem solving, formula derivation, student-led discussion of difficult problems, and advanced laboratory problems. Some trigonometry is involved in the calculations. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement “B” physics test (Classical Physics). This course meets the UC laboratory science entrance requirement.
