Honors Chemistry/Physical Science with Lab - 1 Credit Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation
Honors Chem-Physics is a laboratory-credit course that integrates algebra, chemistry, physics and earth science fundamentals. This class is strongly recommended as a foundation course for biology, chemistry and physics. This honors’ curriculum further extends the concepts covered to include more complex analyses and ideas.
Biology - 1 Credit Prerequisites: Chemistry/Physical Science
Biology is the study of living organisms. Topics include ecology, evolution, heredity, genetics and classification. Labs are used to reinforce the concepts learned. This course is designed to address concepts tested on the AIMS science test. This course meets the Lab science requirement.
Honors Biology - 1 Credit Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
This course is designed as an exploratory biology course with the express purpose of exposing outstanding students to scientific concepts and principles in the area of living organisms. This course carries a lab science credit. An in-depth study of traditional biology topics will be supplemented with research projects and open-ended labs.
Chemistry - 1 Credit Prerequisites: Biology or equivalent
Chemistry is designed to help students understand the macroscopic as well as molecular nature of matter through the principles of structure and reactivity. This course meets the Lab science requirement.
Honors Chemistry - 1 Credit Prerequisites: Honors Biology or equivalent
Honors Chemistry is a lab-oriented course that covers the same topics as Chemistry 1-2. Emphasis is placed on a more in-depth study of chemical topics and involves a more rigorous and mathematically oriented study than Chemistry Opportunities for individualization and creative expression will be provided.
Physics - 1 Credit Prerequisites: Chemistry
A rigorous presentation of classical and modern physics covering topics such as kinematics, dynamics, electricity, optic, quantum theory, and relativity with emphasis on integration of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Individualized instruction through the use of research projects and computer experiences will be an integral part of this course.
Anatomy & Physiology - 1 Credit Prerequisites: Must have passed Biology and Chemistry with a “C” or better.
This is an honors elective that uses a college level, investigative approach to develop an 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. Dissection is a major laboratory activity. This course meets the Lab science requirement.
Forensic Science - 1 Credit
This course focuses on various aspects of forensic science and modern criminal investigation analysis. Topics include the structure and function of the human skeletal system, which will be applied to forensic investigation and identification of remains. In addition, the course will cover selected topics in toxicology, drug and alcohol abuse, serology, and terrorist and disaster response and medical procedures, ballistics, forensic DNA analysis, fingerprint and trace evidence interpretation, explosive incident and arson investigation.
Zoology - Prerequisite: Students must have earned a grade of a “C” or better in Biology.
Using an in-depth investigational approach, students will learn about the embryonic development of various animals and discover the evolutionary purposes of animal behaviors (i.e. sexual, social, foraging and defensive). Using taxonomy and phylogeny, students will classify organisms. Students will study defining characteristics of the phyla Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Aschelminthes, Mollusca, Annelida, Arthropoda, Echinodermata, Chordata (classes Osteichthyes, Chondrichthyes, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, and Mammalia). Throughout the course students will complete numerous projects, attend field trips to observe animal behaviors, and participate in laboratory activities including specimen dissection. This course is designed for junior and senior-level students
Kinesiology
This course is an introduction to Kinesiology. The knowledge obtained in this course will further enrich the curriculum and will familiarize students with the basic principles of health and exercise science. Acquired skills will be demonstrated through quizzes, tests, note taking, laboratory experiments, written assignments, projects, and presentations. Topics covered in this course include exercise and physical fitness, nutrition, body systems, sport injuries, medicines and drugs, and disease. These topics are aligned with the Arizona Academic Standards for Science, Health, and Physical Education.
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