CURRICULUM GUIDE 2025-26
458 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY HONORS 0.5 CREDIT
Prerequisites : 80 % in Biology Honors AND 80 % in Chemistry Honors
In this one semester course students will learn the physical properties of carbon compounds such as alkanes , alkenes , alkynes , alcohol , phenyls , ethers , esters , carbohydrates , lipids and proteins . Students will develop a workable knowledge in order to succeed in a premedical curriculum in college .
459 | ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS 1.0 CREDIT
Prerequisites : 80 % in Biology Honors AND 80 % in Chemistry Honors
Anatomy and Physiology Honors is an advanced , high school elective course designed to prepare students for college courses in the medical or health fields , as well as those students simply interested in the anatomy and physiology of the human body . This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the structure , organization , and function of the human body , its various systems , and how they work together alongside its impact on diseases in certain systems . Topics covered include body organization , histology , integumentary , skeletal , muscular , respiratory , circulatory , digestive , excretory , reproductive , nervous systems , and special senses . Laboratory experiments and dissections are an integral part of this course . Students enrolled in this course have the option to register for college credit through the University of Detroit Mercy .
723 | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE I 0.5 CREDIT
Prerequisites : Successful completion of any level of Chemistry , or currently taking any level of Chemistry
Students examine the world around them by studying the interrelationships between living organisms and their physical surroundings and then assess the impact of humans on the environment due to our growing population . The course will include position papers and field trips . Waste disposal will be studied first because this class manages Marian ’ s recycling program during class once a week .
724 | GENETICS 0.5 CREDIT
Prerequisites : Successful completion of any level of Chemistry , or currently taking any level of Chemistry
The impact of current genetic technology in our everyday lives is continually increasing and , now more than ever , it is imperative that all informed citizens understand the basic principles of inheritance . This course includes discussions of ethical problems , genetic counseling , and the impact of biotechnology on society .
725 | MICROBIOLOGY 0.5 CREDIT
Prerequisites : Successful completion of any level of Chemistry , or currently taking any level of Chemistry
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms ( bacteria , viruses , protoza , algae and fungi .) The emphasis of this course is on basic microbiological principles , with application to areas of human concern . Relevant applications include aseptic transfer , isolation , staining , and classification of microbes . Microbiology is a lab-orientated course .
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