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SCIENCE ELECTIVES
410421/410422 AP Biology
AP Biology is a rigorous, college-level introductory biology course designed to prepare students for success in advanced
scientific study and careers. Through inquiry-based laboratory investigations and comprehensive content exploration,
students develop deep conceptual understanding of biology's four foundational big ideas: Evolution, Energetics,
Information Storage and Transmission, and Systems Interactions. Students can potentially earn college credit for this
course by passing the AP Biology Exam offered in May.
Prerequisites: Biology or Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry or Chemistry A (Chemistry B highly recommended)
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
NCAA Approved
420421/420422 AP Chemistry
AP Chemistry is the equivalent of a one-year introductory college general chemistry course. Students will learn about the
fundamental concepts of chemistry, including atomic structure and properties, molecular and ionic compound structure,
intermolecular forces, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium, acids and bases and applications of
thermodynamics. Students will engage in hands-on investigations and use chemical calculations to solve problems.
Successful completion of this course may enable students to earn college credit through the Advanced Placement exam
offered in May of each year.
Prerequisites: Integrated Math 3; 1.0 credit of Chemistry (Honors Chemistry preferred)
Grades Taught: 10, 11 12
Credit: 1.0
NCAA Approved
450421/450422 AP Environmental Science
The AP Environmental Science course is designed to engage students with the scientific principles, concepts, and
methodologies required to understand the interrelationships within the natural world. The course requires that students
identify and analyze natural and human-made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these
problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolv-ing or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary,
embracing topics from geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography.
Successful comple-tion of this course may enable students to earn college credit through the Advanced Placement exam
offered in May of each year.
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry A or Honors Chemistry A, Integrated Math I
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
NCAA Approved
440621/440622 AP Physics Calculus-Based
Advanced Placement Physics Calculus-Based is a two-semester college course that explores areas of physics not studied
in depth in AP Physics 1 as well as many new topics while following the Advanced Placement Physics “C” outline. Major
topics of study include mechanics and electricity and magnetism, with an emphasis on using calculus to analyze concepts
and to problem solve. Students who are interested in pursuing university programs in engineering, physics, or chemistry
should consider taking this course. Successful completion of this course may enable students to earn college credit
through the Advanced Placement exams offered in May of each year.
Prerequisite: AP Physics 1 or Physics 1 A and 1B, AP Calculus must be taken previously or concurrently
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
NCAA Approved
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