4 YEAR PROGRAM – 3 CREDITS REQUIRED

COURSE

NUMBER                COURSE NAME                                    GRADE LEVEL                       CREDIT                  PREREQUISITE

 3033    BIOLOGY                                                 9                           1.0            

Biology is a freshman course with an emphasis on laboratory work and interpreting data.  The major areas of study include the chemistry of living things, the cell and how it functions, genetics, ecology, and the energy of living systems.

3043    HONORS BIOLOGY                  9        1.0        Algebra,  G.P.A. of 3.6 or better, recommendation of 8^th Grade Science Teacher                                               

Honors Biology is a course designed for students who have met with academic success in all academic areas (G.P.A. 3.6 or better).  Students must be able to read and interpret information independently.  Students must have the necessary math skills to analyze data.  Students must be highly motivated to keep up with the fast pace of the course. In addition, students should be prepared for more comprehensive testing methods, such as projects, essays and application questions.  This course is intended for those students who plan to take other Honors and Advanced Placement Science courses.

COURSE

NUMBER                COURSE NAME                                    GRADE LEVEL                       CREDIT                  PREREQUISITE

3053    ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY   11,12             2.0        B or better in Biology or Honors Biology, and a B or better in Chemistry, C or better in Honors Chemistry or AP Teacher Recommendation Anatomy/Physiology suggested

Advanced Placement Biology is a Biology course designed to provide capable students with a college-level course in a high school setting.  Students will be required to prepare for tests covering a much larger amount of material than is usually found on a high school test.  Students are expected to have strong reading comprehension and essay writing skills.  Students will be prepared to take the Advanced Placement exam in May and allow them, if they are successful, to earn college credit.  There is a fee to take the exam.  Class will meet 2 hours a day starting at 0 hour and students should plan on spending 1 to 1 ½ hours a day preparing for this course.  Topics include: Biological Chemistry, Cells, Energy, Genetics, Evolution, Populations, Plants, Animals and Ecology.

3130      PHYSICAL SCIENCE - PHYSICS

                                                                                         10                            0.5            

This is a sophomore course designed to follow Biology in the curriculum for students not taking Honors Chemistry.  It is an introductory course covering the physics requirements set forth by the State of Michigan for high school students.  All topics covered in this course are necessary preparation for the Michigan Merit Exam.  Major topics include:  motion, forces, energy conversions, waves, sound, and light.

3120       PHYSICAL SCIENCE – CHEMISTRY

                                                                              10                           0.5              

This is a sophomore course designed to follow Biology in the curriculum for students not taking Honors Chemistry.  It is an introductory course covering the chemistry requirements set forth by the State of Michigan for high school students.  All topics covered in this course are necessary preparation for the Michigan Merit Exam.   Major topics include:  matter, atomic theory, chemical reactions, periodic table, nomenclature, acids and bases, and basic organic chemistry.

3160    ZOOLOGY                                        10,11,12                        0.5           One year of Biology

Zoology is a one semester class providing the average student with an additional ½ credit of Life Science.  In this course students will study various representatives of the animal kingdom.  There are many lab experiences.  Dissections of preserved specimens, which investigate members of each phylum, will be required.  Students will become aware of the great diversity of animals and their impact upon our environment.  Offered even years only. 

COURSE

NUMBER                COURSE NAME                                    GRADE LEVEL                       CREDIT                  PREREQUISITE

3170    ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

                                                            10,11,12                        0.5           One year of Biology

Anatomy & Physiology is a one semester class providing the average student with an additional ½ credit of Life Science.  In this course we will take an in-depth look at the structure and function of the human body through readings, lectures and a dissection of the fetal pig. 

3203    CHEMISTRY                                     11, 12                           1.0

Chemistry is a comprehensive course covering all requirements for chemistry set forth by the State of Michigan (HSCE) in preparation for higher education.  This course is taken during a student’s junior or senior year.  Topics covered include chemical technology, atomic structure, periodic table, chemical reactions, acids and bases, and basic organic chemistry.  Laboratory experiments will be implemented to enhance learning.  Each student will be required to have a scientific calculator.

3223    HONORS CHEMISTRY                   10, 11, 12                     1.0                      B or better in                                                                                                                                                 Algebra 1

 Honors Chemistry is a course designed for college bound students who plan to pursue a science oriented career and need a strong background in chemistry.  Topics covered include chemical terminology, atomic structure, periodic table, chemical reactions, acids and bases, kinetics, equilibrium and basic organic chemistry.  Extensive laboratory experiences are included to enhance learning.  Each student will be required to have a scientific calculator.  The curriculum of Honors Chemistry will cover the High  School Content Expectations in chemistry in greater depth and will utilize math concepts to a greater extent than Chemistry (3203).                                                                                                                                                                        

3243    ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY

                                                11,12          2.0       B or better in Biology or Honors Biology, A in Chemistry, B- or better in Honors Chemistry or AP Teacher Approval

Advanced Placement Chemistry is a college level course, with students being given the opportunity to earn college credit by successfully passing the Advanced Placement Exam given in May.  In order to complete all the topics required, it will be necessary for the class to meet 2 hours a day starting at 0 hour.  Students will be required to pay a fee for the AP Exam.  Topics include the atomic theory and atomic structure, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, states of matter, reactions, and descriptive chemistry.  Emphasis will be on problem solving, essay writing, and laboratory work including analysis of data.

3250  AQUATIC BIOLOGY

                                                                                10,11,12                        0.5               1 year of  Science                                                                                                                   

Aquatic Biology is a one-semester class providing the average student with an additional 0.5 credit of Life Science.  Students will be involved in field studies with an emphasis on methods of sampling and assessment of our local environment.  Students will study freshwater ecosystems and current topics in Michigan ecology.  The second half of the semester will focus on marine biology.  Offered even years only.

3260    ASTRONOMY/SPACE SCIENCE

                                                                                 11,12                            0.5                1 year of Science

Astronomy/Space Science is a one semester class providing the average student with an additional ½ credit of Physical Science.  Topics covered include: clocks and calendars, seasons, eclipses, the solar system, the sun, the stars, galaxies and the study of the sky and its constellations.  Students will be required to make early morning and late evening observations.  Offered odd years only.

3303    PHYSICS                                            11,12                            1.0        Algebra 2 at least a C                                                                                                                       

Physics is a comprehensive laboratory course covering all requirements for physics set forth by the State of Michigan (HSCE) in preparation for higher education.  This course is taken during a student’s junior or senior year.  Topics covered include force, motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, mechanical and electromagnetic waves and energy transformations.  Each student will be required to have a scientific calculator.

3313    HONORS PHYSICS                          11,12                            1.0              College Algebra 2

Honors Physics is a course designed for college bound students who plan to pursue a science oriented career and need a strong background in physics.  The curriculum of Honors Physics will cover the High School Content Expectations in physics in greater depth and will utilize math concepts to a greater extent than Physics (3303).

9880   MARINE  BIOLOGY - GenNet              10,11,12                         0.5

Both salt-water ecology and physical adaptations of marine organisms will be studied.  The content focuses on both the living and non-living elements of aquatic ecosystems.  Students will gain an understanding of the relationships between living things in an ecosystem as well as the on-going impact of human activities on natural ecosystems.  Structure and function of marine organisms will be extensively explored.  Students will also explore current issues in the management and protection of our precious aquatic habitats as well as a review of career and educational opportunities.  Prerequisites:  none.