WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
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Course Name : Magnet Biology I Type of Course : Core Course Available to : Magnet 9th grade
Prerequisites : Magnet Chemistry ( 70 %+)
Description : This is an accelerated 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 I Type of Course : Core Course Available to : 10th and 12th grade Prerequisites : H . Biology ( 70 % -79 %) OR Physics ( 80 % - 94 %)
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 I Available to : 10th and 12th grade
Type of Course : Core Course
Prerequisites : H . Biology ( 80 %+) OR Physics ( 95 %+) AND Algebra ( 80 %+)
Description : This is an accelerated course to give a more in-depth look into 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 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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