This lab course is part of the nationally recognized AP program. As such it is an accelerated second year biology course which covers the three major areas of molecules and cells, heredity and evolution, and organisms and populations. Emphasis is placed on developing a conceptual framework for biology and appreciation of science as a process. Biology II must be taken concurrently. Students will be required to take the AP exam at the end of the course at their own expense.

Prerequisites: At least 90 in Honors Biology or 95 in Biology; at least 85 in Honors Chemistry or 90 in Chemistry; teacher recommendation; concurrent with Biology II
Course Number: 2000340 | Semesters: 2 | Credit: 1.0

Anatomy and Physiology

The purpose of this laboratory course is to provide exploratory activities in the structures and functions of the human body.  Course content includes anatomical terminology, cells and tissues, study of the various body systems, and homeostasis.

Prerequisites: Two years of high school science including Biology
Course Number: 2000350 | Semesters: 2 | Credit: 1.0

Biology

The purpose of this laboratory course is to provide general exploratory experiences and activities in the fundamental concepts of life.  Course content includes the scientific method, cell biology, basic principles of genetics and evolution theory, and a survey of microorganisms, plants, animals, and the human body.

Prerequisites: Earth/Science
Course Number: 2000310 | Semesters: 2 | Credit: 1.0

Biology II

Expansion of biological concepts introduced in chemistry.  Stress is placed on laboratory skills and work necessary for the AP exam.  Must be taken concurrently with AP Biology.  This course will be taught for approximately two hours per week outside the regular school day on a schedule set by the teacher.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in AP Biology
Course Number: 2000330 | Semesters: 2 | Credit: 0.5

Chemistry

The purpose of this laboratory course is to study the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter.  Course content includes classification and structure of matter, atomic theory, the periodic table, chemical reactions and balanced equations, and the mole concept and stoichiometry.

Prerequisites: At least 75 in Biology; at least 80 in Algebra I.
Course Number: 2003340 | Semesters: 2 | Credit: 1.0

Earth/Space Science

This lab course serves as an introduction to high school science, through the basic study of the planet earth and its makeup.  Earth/Space Science utilizes the skills of several sciences including Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.  The study of Earth/Space Science encompasses real world applications and hands-on experiments, as well as the most recent theories of earth’s origins, composition, and patterns of change.

Prerequisites: none
Course Number: 2001310 | Semesters: 2 | Credit: 1.0

Honors Anatomy and Physiology

The purpose of this laboratory course is to provide exploratory activities in the structures and functions of the human body. Topics reflect those in Anatomy and Physiology but are studied in greater depth. This lab course is limited to seniors.

Prerequisites: At least 90 in previous science courses
Course Number: 2000360 | Semesters: 2 | Credit: 1.0

Honors Biology

The purpose of this laboratory course is to provide general exploratory experiences and activities in the fundamental concepts of life. Topics reflect those in the regular biology course but are studied in greater depth.

Prerequisites: At least 85 in Honors Earth/Science or 90 in Earth/Science
Course Number: 2000320 | Semesters: 2 | Credit: 1.0

Honors Chemistry

The purpose of this laboratory course is to study the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter. Topics reflect those studied in the chemistry course but are studied in greater depth.

Prerequisites: At least 85 in Honors Biology or 90 in Biology; at least 85 in Honors Algebra I or 90 in Algebra I; concurrent with Algebra II or higher
Course Number: 2003350 | Semesters: 2 | Credit: 1.0

Honors Earth/Space Science

This lab course contains the same content as Earth/Space Science but is studied but is studied in greater depth with higher level skills.

Prerequisites: None
Course Number: 2001320 | Semesters: 2 | Credit: 1.0

Honors Physics

The course presents a rigorous treatment of the concepts, theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy and forces. Course content includes kinematics, dynamics, energy, work and power, thermodynamics, wave theory and optics, light, sound, electricity and magnetism and nuclear physics. Demonstrations and laboratory work illustrate many of the concepts studied.

Prerequisites: At least 85 in Honors Chemistry and Honors Biology or 90 in Chemistry and Biology
Course Number: 2003390 | Semesters: 2 | Credit: 1.0

Physics

This course presents concepts governing the interaction of matter and energy, with special emphasis on applications relevant to the student’s daily life. Course content includes velocity, acceleration, force, energy, work, heat, sound, light and optics, electricity and magnetism, and nuclear physics.  Demonstrations and laboratory work illustrate many of the concepts studied.

Prerequisites: Two years of high school science
Course Number: 2003380 | Semesters: 2 | Credit: 1.0