SCIENCE: Students must complete two years of science; one must be in the physical sciences and one must be Biology or Agricul

SCIENCE: Students must complete two years of science; one must be in the physical sciences and one must be Biology or Agricultural Biology to meet graduation requirements.

1700 Integrated Science

	Grade: n 9 o 10 o 11 o 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: None

Integrated Science is a year-long introduction to physics, biology, and earth science and the connections between them. This course is designed to develop scientific thinking and processing skills. Laboratories give students hands-on activities, in addition to the investigations and skill building activities provided by the text books. The class provides students with a conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to succeed in future science classes. Lab investigations will be the key in encouraging higher order thinking, generating ideas, forming questions, and applying the inquiry process necessary for understanding scientific method.

4001 Agriculture Science (P)

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “g” – Elective credit*
Prerequisite: None

Agriculture Science is a one year course for the student who wishes to explore the field of agriculture. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the world of agriculture and technology. It will give students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of human needs, behavior, biology, animal science, plant science, food science, processing, and marketing. In addition, students will participate in leadership training activities, public speaking and have the opportunity to be a part of the FFA. Students will receive hands-on instruction by utilizing the school farm laboratory, swine, sheep, and beef facilities, garden areas and greenhouse.

1704 Biology (P) Articulation credit with Allan Hancock College available

Grade: n 9* n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “d” – Laboratory Science credit*
Prerequisite: Integrated Science or see below *

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal effectively with the rapidly changing science of biology. Topic areas include cells, biochemistry, heredity, evolution, molecular biology, ecology, human anatomy and physiology as well as a survey of the six kingdoms. There is a heavy emphasis on laboratory investigations that attempt to mimic the steps of the scientific method as well as to encourage higher-order thinking skills. *Freshmen WILL BE enrolled if they have completed Algebra 1 with a "C" or better in all semesters/trimesters and have earned a "B" or better all semesters/trimesters in their eighth grade science class.

4005 Agricultural Biology (P)

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “d” – Laboratory Science*
Prerequisite: Completion of Agriculture Science or instructor’s approval

(Note: Ag Biology satisfies the SYVUHS Biological Science graduation requirement.)

Agricultural Biology is a one-year, laboratory science course designed for the college-bound student with career interests in agriculture. Using agriculture as the learning vehicle, the course emphasizes the principles, central concepts, and interrelationships among the following topics: molecular and cellular aspects of life, growth and reproduction in plants and animals, plant and animal genetics, taxonomy of plants and animals, animal behavior, ecological relationships among plants, animals, humans and the environment, nutrition in animals, health and diseases in animals, and the similarities between animals and humans.

1727 Advanced Placement Biology (AP) Articulation credit with Allan Hancock College available

Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 n 12 Study Time per week = 7-8 hours
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “d” – weighted Laboratory Science credit*
Prerequisite: “B” in Biology AND B in Chemistry. Class fees of $50 suggested

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of the non-honors/honors class.

This AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course taken by biology majors during their first year of college. The course takes a quantitative approach to the study of molecules, cells, heredity, evolution, organisms, and populations. Topics are presented in great depth and detail. Students are expected to take the AP Biology exam administered by the College Board in May.

1732 Environmental Science & Technology I/EAST (P) Allan Hancock College articulation credit available

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 n 12 (10th graders must be 16 years of age or older by Jan of school year)
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “d” – Lab Science credit PENDING*
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Science or Biology.

This course explores problems generated by human interaction with the environment. Instructional areas include: (a) ecosystem dynamics, (b) environmental problems, impacts and solutions, (c) hazardous materials technology, and (d) pollution legislation and regulatory requirements. As part of this course, students will be involved in solving real-life environmental problems.

1733 Environmental Science & Technology II/EAST II Allan Hancock College articulation credit available

	Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 n 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: Successful completion of Environmental Science & Technology I/EAST I with instructor approval

This course is a continuation of Environmental Science and Technology I/EAST I, a performance based learning environment that utilizes problem-based service learning and advanced technological applications.

1706 Applied Chemistry (P)

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “d” – Laboratory Science credit*
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 “C” or better

This course is designed for the non-science and/or non-math oriented student who wishes a more conceptual and applied presentation of chemical principles. This course will present chemical principles as they are related to our homes, environment, and community. Activities will include decision making for the chemically literate citizen, interpretation of scientific information in the media, and appreciation for the environment. Frequent hands-on activities, laboratory experiences, and demonstrations are designed to provide concrete experience in the chemical principles.

1710 Chemistry (P) Articulation credit with Allan Hancock College available

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “d” – Laboratory Science credit*
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 “B” or better

This course is designed for the student interested in pursuing an interest in math, science, medicine, or engineering. Topics and skills covered will help prepare a student for high school physics and college level science courses. Topics include the properties and reactions of matter, quantitative aspects of reactions, behavior of gases, and atomic structure. Laboratory experiences and demonstrations are designed to provide concrete experience in the chemical principles.

1707 Honors Chemistry (HP) Articulation credit with Allan Hancock College available

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 n 12 Study Time per week = minimum of 5 hours
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “d” – weighted Laboratory Science credit*
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Biology “B” or better; concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 recommended

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of the non-honors class.

This course will go beyond the standard topics covered in chemistry in depth. The students will be challenged in more difficult activities, in homework, and by assessment.

1725 Advanced Placement Chemistry (AP)

Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 n 12 Study Time per week = minimum of 7-8 hours
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “d” – weighted Laboratory Science credit*
Prerequisite: Chemistry or Honors Chemistry “B” or better

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of the non-honors/honors class.

This is a second year chemistry course intended to prepare the student for the AP Chemistry exam and college chemistry classes. Topics covered will include chemical kinetics, Thermodynamics, aqueous equilibria, free energy entropy, electro-chemistry, coordination chemistry, nuclear, and organic chemistry. Laboratory work will include quantitative work as well as a qualitative scheme of analysis for cations and anions. Students taking this course are expected to take the AP exam.

1708 Physics (P) Articulation credit with Allan Hancock College available

Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “d” – Laboratory Science credit*
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 “B” or better and concurrent enrollment in or completion of Pre-Calculus is required; Chemistry recommended

This course is designed to prepare the student for further study in college-level science. In order to strike a realistic balance between theory and practical application, a strong emphasis is placed on laboratory activities. Areas of study include mechanics, forces, momentum work energy, heat, light, fluids, electricity, and magnetism.

1728 Advanced Placement Physics (AP)

Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 n 12 Study Time per week = minimum of 2 to 4 hours
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “d” – weighted Laboratory Science credit*
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus “B” or better; concurrent enrollment in or completion of Calculus is recommended.

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of the non-AP class.

This course prepares students to take the AP Physics Exam. Areas of study will include mechanics (Kinematics and Dynamics), Wave Motion, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics (Geometrical and Physical), Thermal Physics (Heat and Thermodynamics), and fluids. The final in this course will be in the format of the AP exam. Students taking this course are expected to take the AP exam.