SCIENCE structure, interactions between substances; measurement, compounds; atoms; chemical reactions; kinetic theory Projects, activities, etc.: Lab work Instructional focus: College-level concepts through small and large group lecture and lab activities; college text is used
Honors Pre-IB Chemistry I [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Earth Science, or Honors Earth Science, or Honors Physics [ This course is suggested in preparation for the IB Program at CPHS ] Intended audience: Grade 10 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Building understanding of: composition, structure, interactions between substances; measurement; compounds; atoms; chemical reactions; kinetic theory; structure of matter; intermolecular forces and bonding; laws of thermodynamics; chemical equilibrium
Projects, activities, etc.: Lab work Instruction focus: College-level concepts through small and large group lecture and lab activities; college level text is used; college credit could be earned by taking the IB Chemistry course after this course
AP Chemistry [ AndHS only ] [ AP exam is in May each year ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Earth Science or Honors Earth Science Intended audience: Grade 10 Credit: 3 trimesters = 1.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Build understanding of: Structure of matter; intermolecular forces and bonding; chemical reactions; kinetics; laws of thermodynamics; chemical equilibrium; approach the AP exam with confidence
Projects, activities, etc.: Inquiry based activities and lab work Instructional focus: College-level concepts through small and large group lecture and lab activities; college text is used. College credit may be earned based on AP exam score and institution
Biology I Prerequisite / Selection process: Chemistry I or Honors Chemistry I or AP Chemistry [ AndHS ] Intended audience: Grade 11 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Describe cycles and interactions in the natural world
• Understand structure and function of cells
• Understand principles and applications of genetics
• Knowledge of biological change over time
• Understand life processes and diversity of life on Earth
Projects, activities, etc.: Lab work Instructional focus: Small and large group lecture and lab activities
AP Biology [ AndHS, BHS, CRHS only ] [ AP exam is in May each year ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Chemistry I or Honors Chemistry I or AP Chemistry [ AndHS ] Intended audience: Grade 11 Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major outcomes:
• Science as a Process
• Evolution
• Energy Transfer
• Continuity and Change
• Relationship of Structure to Function
• Regulation
• Interdependence in Nature
• Science, Technology, and Society
• Approach the AP exam with confidence Projects, activities, etc.: Inquiry based activities and lab work Instructional focus: College-level concepts through small and large group lecture and lab activities; college text is used. College credit may be earned based on AP exam score and institution.
Coll Honors Biology [ AHS only ] Composed of SCSU BIOL 102 [ The Living World ] Intended audience: Grade 11- GPA in top 33 % of class OR 3.5 GPA OR nationally standardized test score listed below. Grade 12- GPA in top 50 % of class OR 3.0 GPA OR nationally standardized test score listed below. Students may be eligible with the following nationally recognized test scores:
• ACT: 23 or above composite score
• Pre-ACT: 22 or above composite score
• PLAN: 19 or above
• SAT: 1070 or above( math & critical reading)
• PSAT: 107 or above Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit, successful completion will earn 3 college credits. Major outcomes: Students will understand:
• The nature of science, its methods, scope, and limitations
• Cell function
• The genetic basis of life
• Major concepts and theories of diversity, evolution, and ecology
• Plant form and function
• Organization and general function of the human body
Significant biological issues facing society Projects, activities, etc.: Lab investigations and write-ups, research, presentations and college campus visit Instructional focus: Small and large group lecture, field and lab activities and use of college text
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Honors Biology II: Genetics and Biotechnology [ AndHS, AHS, BHS, CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Biology I, IB Biology SL or HL, Coll Honors Biology or AP Biology [ AndHS, BHS, CRHS ] Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Identify and culture microscopic organisms
• Understand use and apply techniques and principles of biotechnology to microorganisms
Projects, activities, etc.: Bacterial identification, genetic engineering, and DNA extraction / transfer; college text is used
Honors Biology II: Physiology / Anatomy [ AndHS, AHS, BHS, CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Biology I, or IB Biology SL or HL, Coll Honors Biology or AP Biology [ AndHS, BHS, CRHS ] Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 students interested in health-related careers Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Knowledge of structure and function of human organ systems
Projects, activities, etc.: Mammal dissection Instructional focus: College-level concepts through small and large group lecture and lab activities; college text is used
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