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| Introduction to Science |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Required of all freshmen not in Biology |
| This
year-long course is an introduction to general scientific principles and methodology. The
scientific method, scientific notation, classification, general lab procedures, lab safety
and lab write-up skills will be taught to prepare the student for the next level of
science at Christian Brothers. The student will be introduced to chemistry
(classification of matter, unit cancellation, significant figures, elementary atomic
structure, the periodic chart), biology (taxonomy, cellular structure, biochemistry,
botany, anatomy and physiology), and physics (speed, velocity, acceleration, force and
mass) which will serve as a basis for a spiraling curriculum in the last three years of
the student's high school curriculum.
Laboratory work will cover each of the areas with extensive use of the computer science
room to learn lab report and communication skills. Field trips and speakers introducing
the student to career possibilities will also be encouraged. This is a community college
(2 year college) preparatory course. |
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| Biology |
10 Credits;
Year |
Required of all Freshmen not enrolled in Introduction to Science
Prerequisite: "C" or better in previous high school scienceRecommendation:
Concurrent enrollment in Algebra I |
| This is
a standard laboratory and lecture class introducing the major fields of biology-the study
of living things. The inquiry approach from the cellular level upward is used in
discussing concepts of this class. Emphasis is placed on inquiry in the laboratory as a
basis for discussion. The major fields included in this course are chemistry, cytology,
microbiology, genetics, evolution, zoology, and ecology. Fulfills U.C. "d" and
C.S.U. subject requirement. |
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