| Human Anatomy and Physiology |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Open to Sophomores , Juniors, and Seniors Prerequisite: Completion of
biology with a "B" or better or approval of the instructor |
| This
course will explore the human body by introducing the basic forms, structures, and
functions of the body. The major systems are studied. These include the muscular,
skeletal, circulatory, digestive, nervous, and reproductive systems. The functioning of
all of these systems which make up the whole organism called "Man" will be
stressed. Emphasis will be on laboratory exercises designed to show functions and
structure in action. Fulfills U.C. "f" and C.S.U. elective requirement. |
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| Consumer Chemistry; Introduction to Chemistry |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Open to Sophomores , Juniors, and Seniors |
| This is
a beginning chemistry course that teaches the fundamentals of chemistry in a clear,
easy-to-understand format, using practical examples and extensive laboratory work to
reinforce the material in the text. The course is not strongly math oriented. This is a
community college (2 year college) preparatory course. |
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| Chemistry |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Prerequisite: "B"
grade or better in Algebra I, both semesters and recommendation of current science
teacher or approval of department chair |
| This is
a standard lecture and laboratory class for the average college-bound student who is
interested in science. Careful organization, observation, and analysis are emphasized.
Areas covered include mole concept, Avogadro's Hypothesis, gases, solutions, chemical
reactions, atomic structure, and chemical bonds. Fulfills the U.C. "d" and
C.S.U. subject requirement. |
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| Honors Chemistry |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Open to Sophomores , Juniors, and Seniors Prerequisite: "B" or
better in all English and math, "B" or better in Biology and approval of Honors
Chemistry instructor. Must be concurrently enrolled in or have completed Algebra II or
Accelerated Geometry. |
| This is
an advanced course that emphasizes theory as well as math. It is taught at a faster pace
and in more depth than regular Chemistry. The material is supplemented by appropriate
laboratory experiments that reinforce the concepts developed in the text. Fulfills U.C.
"d" and C.S.U. subject requirement. |
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| Advanced Placement Chemistry |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Open to Juniors and Seniors Prerequisite: "B" or better in Honors
Chemistry or Regular Chemistry, "B" or better in all math and English, and
approval of AP Chemistry instructor. Must be concurrently enrolled in or have completed
Algebra II. |
| This is
a college level chemistry course and is part of the Advanced Placement program through
which students may earn college credit and/or gain advanced placement in the first year of
college. It is advantageous for students planning a science, health, or medicine related
major in college. Laboratory experiments will reinforce concepts covered in the class.
Fulfills U.C. "d" and C.S.U. subject requirement. |
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| Physics |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Open to Sophomores , Juniors, and Seniors with a strong interest in science Prerequisite:
"C" or better in Geometry, both semesters |
| Physics
is the most basic of all the sciences because it covers the universe. Topics range from
the laws of motion to thermodynamics to waves to optics' to electricity. The only
difference between this course and a college level physics course is that mathematics,
such as calculus, is not focused upon as much as in a college level course. Instead, this
course focuses more on the basic ideas and concepts of physics. The student will be
challenged to visualize the concepts and think about the world from a physics point of
view. The scientific method of problem solving is used to bring the student to a better
understanding about how the universe works. Evaluation will be based on written work, lab
work, and the student's ability to reason problems out. Fulfills the U.C. "d"
and C.S.U. elective requirement. |
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| Advanced Placement Physics |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Open to Juniors and Seniors Prerequisite: Students must have a very
strong interest in science as well as above average reading and writing skills. In
addition, students must satisfy all of the following requirements:
- Completion of Algebra II or Honors Algebra II with a grade
of "B" or better.
- Completion of Physics or Honors Physics, Chemistry or Honors
Chemistry with a grade of "B" or better.
- Concurrent enrollment in or completion of Math Analysis or
Honors Math Analysis.
- Permission of the instructor.
Recommendation: If Math Analysis is complete, concurrent
enrollment in Calculus. |
| This
college-level physics course is part of the Advanced Placement Program through which
students may earn college credit and/or gain advanced placement in the first year of
college. This course is advantageous for a student interested in taking physics as the
foundation for more advanced study in engineering, medicine, and related areas, or who
plans to major in a subject that requires physics. It covers mechanics, including
kinematics, laws of motion, work, energy, power, rotation, momentum, oscillations, and
gravitation. Its goals are to help the student to gain an understanding of, and an ability
to apply basic principles involved in the solution of, problems. Laboratory experiences
will enable the student to understand the topics. Fulfills U.C. "d" and C.S.U.
elective requirement. |
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| Honors Physics |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Prerequisite: Students must have a
strong interest in Math and Science, a "B" or better in Algebra I and Geometry,
all 4 semesters, and concurrent enrollment in or completion of Algebra II |
| This is
an advanced course in Physics that emphasizes the theory and math more than the regular
Physics course. This course is taught at a faster pace and more in depth than the regular
physics course. Two-dimensional Physics problems using trigonometry and vector analysis
are emphasized and integrated with basic physics concepts. Evaluation will be based on
solving complex physics problems as well as written work and Lab work. Fulfills the U.C.
"d" and C.S.U. elective requirements. |
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| Environmental Studies |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Prerequisites: Completion of at least one science course with a grade of
"C" or better |
| Environmental
Studies is a course designed to make the students more aware of the problems they will
encounter in their environment and alternative measures to solve these problems. The units
will include ecology, resources, energy and pollution. The course uses scientific
principles in the study of these environmental processes. Besides reading from the text
and from literature, the material is supported by hands-on laboratory and field exercises.
This is a community college (2 year college) preparatory course. |
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