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  clChemistry/Physical Science with Lab Grade Level: 9
1 Credit Prerequisites: None
This course meets university and graduation requirements. It is designed to help students understand the use of scientific method as a way of knowing the natural world; provides strong laboratory and project focus; meets Arizona State Standards; and explores relevance and application of science concepts to daily life. This course meets the Lab science requirement.
 

 

clBiology 1-2 Grade Level: 10,11
1 Credit Prerequisites: Chemistry/Physical Science
This course meets university and graduation requirements. This course provides students with the understanding of: human biology, plant and animal kingdoms, genetics, ecology, evolution, microbiology, specimen dissection, and laboratory observation and experiments. This course meets the Lab science requirement.

clHonors Biology 1-2Grade Level: 10
1 Credit Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
This course meets university and graduation requirements. A challenging course that includes an in-depth exploration of topics covered in Biology at an accelerated level. This course is designed to prepare the student for the Biology AP Exam. This course meets the Lab science requirement.

clChemistry Grade Level: 11,12
1 Credit Prerequisites: Biology and "C" or better in Algebra 1-2
This course meets university and graduation requirements. This course provides students with the understanding of: composition and structure of the many forms of matter that make up living things and their environment; changes in matter and the mechanisms which initiate those changes. Students will be doing extensive lab work. This course meets the Lab science requirement.

clHonors Chemistry Grade Level: 11,12
1 Credit Prerequisites: Honors Biology and "C" or better in Algebra 1-2
This course meets university and graduation requirements. A challenging course that includes an in-depth exploration of topics covered in Chemistry at an accelerated level. This course is designed to prepare the student for the Chemistry AP Exam. This course meets the Lab science requirement.

clPhysics Grade Level: 11,12
1 Credit Prerequisites: Chemistry and "C" or better in Algebra 3-4
This course meets university and graduation requirements. This course provides students with the understanding of: measurement, mechanics, heat, wave motion, and electromagnetism. This course meets the Lab science requirement.

clHonors Physics Grade Level: 11,12
1 Credit Prerequisites: Honors Chemistry and "C" or better in Algebra 3-4
This course meets university and graduation requirements. A challenging course that includes an in-depth exploration of topics covered in Physics at an accelerated level. Meets university admissions requirements. This course is designed to prepare the student for the Physics AP Exam. This course meets the Lab science requirement.

clAnatomy and Physiology
1 Credit Prerequisites: Must have passed Biology and Chemistry with a "C" or better. This course meets university and graduation requirements. This is an honors elective that uses a college level, investigative approach to develop and understanding of the basic structure and function of the human body. Using a combination of lecture, labs, research and field trips, this course is designed for those students considering a career in the health industry. The dissection of a cat is a major laboratory activity. This course meets the Lab science requirement.


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