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Course Name: Magnet Biology
Available to: Magnet 9th grade( IB)
Prerequisites: Must be accepted into IB program
Type of Course: Core Course
Description: This is an advanced course that includes the study of cell structures and processes, basic organic chemistry, genetics, and basic classification of organisms and a general survey of microorganisms. Emphasis is placed on laboratory investigations, scientific inquiry, use of computerized PASCO programs for lab investigation and collaborative research. Students will be prepared to an End-of- Course Exam. Students earn an additional 0.5 quality point towards their GPA for this course.
Course Name: Chemistry
Type of Course: Core Course Available to: 10th grade Prerequisites: H. Biology( 70 %-79 %) OR Biology( 70 %- 84 %)
Description: This is a course designed for students to learn more abstract concepts such as the structure of atoms, structure and properties of matter, the conservation and interaction of energy and matter, and the use of Kinetic Molecular Theory to model atomic and molecular motion in chemical and physical processes. Because of the abstract nature of atoms and molecules there is a strong conceptual component in its study, including both qualitative and quantitative laboratory work and some mathematical analysis.
Course Name: Honors Chemistry Available to: 10th grade
Prerequisites: H. Biology( 80 %+) OR Biology( 85 %+)
Type of Course: Core Course
Description: This is an accelerated course to give a more in-depth look into more abstract concepts such as the structure of atoms, the structure and properties of matter, the conservation and interaction of energy and matter, and the use of Kinetic Molecular Theory to model atomic and molecular motion in chemical and physical processes. Because of the abstract nature of atoms and molecules there is a strong conceptual component in its study, including both qualitative and quantitative laboratory work and some mathematical analysis with a significant amount of mathematics added due to the honors level. Students earn an additional 0.5 quality point towards their GPA for this course.
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