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Course: IB Visual Arts SL Year 1
Department: Fine Arts
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisite Art 1 Advanced
Pathway(s): Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts - Art
Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts

The Visual Arts SL course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries and to develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while also working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media.
Course: IB Visual Arts SL Year 2
Department: Fine Arts
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts - Art
Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts

The Visual Arts SL course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries and to develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while also working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media.
Course: IB Visual Arts HL Year 1
Department: Fine Arts
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisite Art 1 Advanced
Pathway(s): Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts - Art
Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts

The Visual Arts HL course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries and to develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while also working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. Topics in the HL course mirror the SL course with a greater expectation of depth and complexity in student performance and assessment.
Course: IB Visual Arts HL Year 2
Department: Fine Arts
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts - Art
Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts

The Visual Arts HL course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries and to develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while also working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. Topics in the HL course mirror the SL course with a greater expectation of depth and complexity in student performance and assessment.
Course: IB Music SL
Department: Fine Arts
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 11
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts

The Music SL course is grounded in the knowledge, skills ,and processes associated with the study of music and offers a strengthened approach to student creativity through practical, informed, and purposeful explorations of diverse musical forms, practices, and contexts. Students will take on the roles of performer, creator, and researcher with the aim to develop critical perspectives on their own music and the work of others. The music course will be taught in one year, and students must be co-enrolled in band, orchestra, or choir.
Course: 3D Modeling & Animation
Department: Fine Arts
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Arts, AV Technology and Communication
Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts, Technology Applications

In this first level course, students will explore the basic principles, concepts and methodologies of 3D animation. Students will create an original character for use with various projects including, but not limited to, drawings, a clay model, digital art, and many more. This character concept will be incorporated into their projects using the various software applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk Maya, a 3D industry standard advanced software. Students will be expected to draw and will learn new drawing techniques. This course is project based, students must be self-motivated to complete projects. Materials fee may be required for this course. This course may qualify as a fine arts credit. This course satisfies the technology requirement by awarding a waiver for the course.
Course: UNT Now! Dual Credit Art Appreciation
Department: Fine Arts
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 11
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the FISD UNT Now! Dual Credit Program
Pathway(s): Arts and Humanities: Fine Arts - Art
Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts

Introduction to basic concepts and vocabularies of the visual arts worldwide, designed to expand aesthetic growth and involvement with the visual world. 3 college credit hours. This course satisfies 1/2 elective credit toward high school graduation and is a required elective for the FISD UNT Now! program. Please note that it cannot be used to count toward the required 1 Fine Art credit, as it is only 1/2 credit and has no required second-semester pairing.
Course: Animal Science@CTEC
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: 2 credits - Equine Science, Livestock Production, Small Animal Management, or Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Management, Survey of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources - Animal Science OR Veterinary Assistant, Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry standards. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. This course examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and laboratory experiences. This course may qualify as a science credit.
Course: Plant Soil Science@CTEC
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Horticultural Science or Landscape Design & Management
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Floral Design OR Horticulture and Landscape Design, Business and Industry: Floral Design OR Horticulture and Landscape Design (Advanced Course), Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

This course provides a way of learning about the natural world. Students should know how plant and soil science has influenced a vast body of knowledge, that there are still applications to be discovered, and that plant and soil science is the basis for many other fields of science. Investigations, laboratory practices, and field exercises will be used to develop an understanding of current plant and soil science. This course is designed to prepare students for careers in the food and fiber industry. Students will learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge in a scientific setting. Materials fee may be required for this course. This course may qualify as a science credit.
Course: Food Science
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry
Pathway(s): Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism, Business and Industry: Hospitality and Tourism (Advanced Course), Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

In Food Science students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Food Science is the study of the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public. This is a course designed to help students understand and integrate the knowledge, skills and practices of the Food Science industry through the application of the biochemistry of food and nutrition. Materials fee may be required for this course. This course may qualify as a science credit.
Course: Forensic Science Yr@CTEC
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I, Biology & Chemistry
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science, Public Service: Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security, Public Service: Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Science

Forensic Science is a course that uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, homicide, and the psychology of criminal behavior. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crime scene, questioning, interviewing, criminal behavior characteristics, truth detection, and scientific procedures used to solve crimes. Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence through case studies and simulated crime scenes such as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and blood spatter analysis. Students will learn the history, legal aspects and career options for forensic science. This course may qualify as a science credit.
Course: Collin Dual Credit Biology for Non-Science Majors
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry and Meet eligibility requirements
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

Lecture: Provides a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction. Lab: Laboratory activities will reinforce a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction. Lab required. 4 credit hours. This course satisfies ? credit toward the high school 4th year science requirement.
Course: Collin Dual Credit Biology for Science Majors
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry and Meet eligibility requirements
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

Lecture: Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included. Lab: Laboratory activities will reinforce the fundamental principles of living organisms including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Study and examination of the concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included. Lab required. 4 credit hours. This course satisfies ? credit toward the high school 4th year science requirement.
Course: IB Biology HL Year 1
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

The Biology HL course will include opportunities to design investigations, collect data, develop manipulative skills, analyse results, collaborate with peers and evaluate and communicate their findings. The core components include: cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and biodiversity, human physiology, plant biology, genetics and evolution, and animal physiology. Students will design a collaborative project that explores the relationships between scientific disciplines and addresses the environmental, social, and ethical implementations of science and technology.
Course: IB Biology HL Year 2
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

The Biology HL course will include opportunities to design investigations, collect data, develop manipulative skills, analyse results, collaborate with peers and evaluate and communicate their findings. The core components include: cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and biodiversity, human physiology, plant biology, genetics and evolution, and animal physiology. Students will design a collaborative project that explores the relationships between scientific disciplines and addresses the environmental, social, and ethical implementations of science and technology.
Course: IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL
Department: Science
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 11
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

Environmental systems and societies (ESS) SL is firmly grounded in both a scientific exploration of environmental systems in their structure and function, and in the exploration of cultural, economic, ethical, political and social interactions of societies with the environment. The interdisciplinary nature of the DP course builds a broad skill set, including the ability to perform research and investigations, participation in philosophical discussion and problem-solving. The course requires a systems approach to environmental understanding and promotes holistic thinking about environmental issues to develop solutions at the personal, community, and global levels. The environmental course will be taught in one year and will require additional class hours beyond the regularly scheduled class period.
Course: IB Physics SL Year 1
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

The Physics SL course will include opportunities to design investigations, collect data, develop manipulative skills, analyse results, collaborate with peers and evaluate and communicate their findings. The core components include: mechanics, thermal physics, waves, electricity and magnetism, circular motion, nuclear physics, and energy production. Students will design a collaborative project that explores the relationships between scientific disciplines and addresses the environmental, social, and ethical implementations of science and technology.
Course: IB Physics SL Year 2
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

The Physics SL course will include opportunities to design investigations, collect data, develop manipulative skills, analyse results, collaborate with peers and evaluate and communicate their findings. The core components include: mechanics, thermal physics, waves, electricity and magnetism, circular motion, nuclear physics, and energy production. Students will design a collaborative project that explores the relationships between scientific disciplines and addresses the environmental, social, and ethical implementations of science and technology.
Course: IB Physics HL Year 1
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

The Physics HL course will include opportunities to design investigations, collect data, develop manipulative skills, analyse results, collaborate with peers and evaluate and communicate their findings. The core components include: mechanics, thermal physics, waves, electricity and magnetism, circular motion, nuclear physics, energy production, and higher level topics including a focus on engineering physics. Students will design a collaborative project that explores the relationships between scientific disciplines and addresses the environmental, social, and ethical implementations of science and technology.
Course: IB Physics HL Year 2
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

The Physics HL course will include opportunities to design investigations, collect data, develop manipulative skills, analyse results, collaborate with peers and evaluate and communicate their findings. The core components include: mechanics, thermal physics, waves, electricity and magnetism, circular motion, nuclear physics, energy production, and higher level topics including a focus on engineering physics. Students will design a collaborative project that explores the relationships between scientific disciplines and addresses the environmental, social, and ethical implementations of science and technology.
Course: Biology
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

In Biology, students focus on patterns, processes, and relationships of living organisms through four main concepts: biological structures, functions, and processes; mechanisms of genetics; biological evolution; and interdependence within environmental systems.
Course: Biology Advanced
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

This course extends the Biology concepts and TEKS with an emphasis on preparing students to take AP Biology. Biology Advanced will be a lab-oriented course designed for students exhibiting advanced achievement levels in the biological sciences. This course shall exceed the content and depth of a standard Biology course both in the classroom and laboratory experiences.
Course: AP Biology
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Required Prerequisite: Biology; Recommended Prerequisite: Chemistry
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

AP Biology is a course designed to be the equivalent of a college-level biology course. This course will provide students with the framework, factual knowledge and analytical skills necessary to deal with the rapidly changing science of biology. This course emphasizes topics such as microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, evolution, organisms and their environment and includes extensive biological laboratory experiences. This course is intended to prepare students to take the AP Biology exam in order to earn college course credit depending on exam score. This is a college level course.
Course: Science 6
Department: Science
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 6
Prerequisite: None

Grade 6 Science is interdisciplinary in nature; however much of the content focus is on physical science. Argument Driven Inquiry labs will be integrated into the course work. Included: Scientific investigation and reasoning, Matter and energy, Force, motion, and energy, Earth and space, and Organisms and environments.
Course: Science 7
Department: Science
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 7
Prerequisite: None

Grade 7 Science is interdisciplinary in nature; however, much of the content focus is on organisms and the environment. Argument Driven Inquiry labs will be integrated into the course work The strands for Grade 7 include: Scientific investigation and reasoning, Matter and energy, Force, motion, and energy, Earth and space, and Organisms and environments.
Course: Science 7 Advanced
Department: Science
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 7
Prerequisite: None

Science 7 Advanced engages students in learning all the essential knowledge and skills of 7th grade Science while providing greater depth and increased pacing.
Course: Science 8
Department: Science
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 8
Prerequisite: None

Science 8 is interdisciplinary in nature; however, much of the content focus is on Earth and space science. Argument Driven Inquiry labs will be integrated into the course work The strands for Grade 8 include: Scientific investigation and reasoning, Matter and energy, Force, motion, and energy, Earth and space, and Organisms and environments.
Course: Science 8 Advanced
Department: Science
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 8
Prerequisite: None

Science 8 Advanced engages students in learning all the essential knowledge and skills of 8th grade Science while providing greater depth and increased pacing.
Course: Chemistry
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I and one high science credit
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science, STEM: Chemistry
Graduation Requirement: Science

In Chemistry, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific practices during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include characteristics of matter, use of the Periodic Table, development of atomic theory, chemical bonding, chemical stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry, acid-base chemistry, thermochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Students investigate how chemistry is an integral part of our daily lives.
Course: Chemistry Advanced
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I and one high science credit
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science, STEM: Chemistry
Graduation Requirement: Science

Recommended Prerequisite: Geometry, Recommended Co-requisite: Algebra II ,This course extends the Chemistry concepts and TEKS with an emphasis on preparing students to take AP Chemistry. Chemistry Advanced will be a lab-oriented course designed for students exhibiting advanced achievement levels in the chemical sciences. This course shall exceed the content and depth of a standard Chemistry course both in the classroom and laboratory experiences. Chemistry Advanced will strive for higher levels of learning; creative thinking, and critical evaluation tenets such as analyzing, synthesizing, and formulating logical conclusions.
Course: AP Chemistry
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Required Prerequisites: Chemistry; Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra II
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

AP Chemistry is a course designed to cover material found in a college level general chemistry course. This course incorporates a more extensive quantitative understanding of the physical principles of chemistry. Major topics include electrochemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics and equilibrium. Advanced laboratory investigations involving independent data analysis are a major part of this course. This course is intended to prepare students to take the AP Chemistry exam in order to earn college course credit depending on exam score. This is a college level course.
Course: Physics
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science, STEM: Physics
Graduation Requirement: Science

In Physics, students conduct laboratory and field investigations using science and engineering practices to study a variety of topics includeing the laws of motion, changes within physical systems and conservation of energy and momentum, forces, characteristics and behavior of waves, and electricity and magnetism.
Course: AP Physics 1
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Required Prerequisite: Algebra I; Required Co-requisite: Geometry
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science, STEM: Physics
Graduation Requirement: Science

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based physics course, equivalent to the first course in an introductory college course sequence in algebra-based physics. Students cultivate their understanding of physics by developing models of physical phenomena through inquiry-based investigations and instructional practices. Students build their understanding of physical models as they explore and solve problems in these topics: kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, oscillations, and fluids. This course is intended to prepare students to take the AP Physics 1 exam in order to earn college course credit depending on exam score. This is a college level course.
Course: AP Physics 2
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Required Prerequisite: Physics or AP Physics 1
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based physics course, equivalent to the second course in an introductory college course sequence in algebra-based physics.Students cultivate their understanding of physics by developing models of physical phenomena through inquiry-based investigations and instructional practices. Students build their understanding of physical models as they explore and solve problems in these topics: thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism, waves, sound, optics, and modern physics. This course is intended to prepare students to take the AP Physics 2 exam in order to earn college course credit depending on exam score. This is a college level course.
Course: AP Physics C
Department: Science
Credits: 2.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Required Prerequisites: Physics or AP Physics 1; Required Co-requisite: Calculus
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

AP Physics C is a calculus-based physics course, equivalent to the first and second course in an introductory sequence of calculus-based physics. Students cultivate their understanding of physics by developing models of physical phenomena through student-centered inquiry-based investigations and instructional practices. Students build their understanding of physical models as they explore and solve problems in these topics: kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, oscillations, electricity, and magnetism. This course is intended to prepare students to take the AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism exams in order to earn college course credit depending on exam scores. This is a college level course.
Course: Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC)
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

In Integrated Physics and Chemistry, students conduct laboratory and field investigations and use science and engineering practices within the integrated disciplines of physics and chemistry in the study of force, motion, matter, and energy.
Course: Environmental Science
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Required Prerequisite: Biology; Recommended Prerequisite: IPC or Chemistry
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

In Environmental Systems, students conduct laboratory and field investigations using science and engineering practices to study a variety of topics that include biotic and abiotic factors in habitats, ecosystems and biomes, interrelationships among resources and an environmental system, sources and flow of energy through an environmental system, relationship between carrying capacity and changes in populations and ecosystems, natural changes in the environment, and human activities that impact the natural environment.
Course: Anatomy & Physiology
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Required Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science, Public Service: Health Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

In Anatomy and Physiology, students study of structures and functions of human body systems including integumentary, nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive. Within each body system, students analyze the relationships between anatomical structures and physiological functions by studying each at the chemical, cellular, tissue, and organ levels.
Course: Aquatic Science
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Required Prerequisite: Biology, Recommended Prerequisite/co-requisite:Chemistry
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

In Aquatic Science, students study the interactions of biotic and abiotic components in aquatic environments, including natural and human impacts on aquatic systems. Investigations and field work in this course may emphasize fresh water or marine aspects of aquatic science to acquire knowledge about how the properties of water and fluid dynamics affect aquatic ecosystems.
Course: Earth Systems Science (ESS)
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Required Prerequisite: Algebra I and two high school science credits
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

In Earth Systems Science, students build upon prior scientific and academic knowledge and skills to develop their understanding of Earth's systems. These systems (the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere) interact through time to produce the Earth's landscapes, climate, and resources. Students explore the geologic history of individual dynamic systems through the flow of energy and matter, their current states, and how these systems affect and are affected by human use.
Course: Medical Microbio@CTEC
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry and Anatomy & Physiology
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science, Public Service: Health Science, Public Service: Health Science (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Science

Medical Microbiology is a college preparatory and laboratory-oriented course that will provide opportunities for the student to identify and culture microorganisms that are of interest in the medical field. The student will learn lab techniques for working safely with microorganisms and will investigate the physiological effects of various microorganisms on the human body. The course is intended to provide high school exposure to microbiology concepts for the students who are particularly interested in a health-related career track or for the students who are interested in the biological sciences. Materials fee are required for this course. This course may qualify as a science credit.
Course: Pathophysiology Yr@CTEC
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry and Anatomy & Physiology
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science, Public Service: Health Science, Public Service: Health Science (Advanced Course)
Graduation Requirement: Science

Pathophysiology is a college preparatory and laboratory-oriented course that will provide opportunities for the student to study the nature of disease, its causes, and the various effects diseases have on the human body. The student will apply proper lab techniques to the study of healthy and diseased tissue and be able to recognize samples of each. The course is intended for the student who is particularly interested in a health-related career track or for the student who is interested in the biological sciences. Materials fee is required for this course. This course may qualify as a science credit.
Course: AP Environmental Science
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Required Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, and Algebra I
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

AP Environmental Science (APES) is a lab-based, interdisciplinary science course equivalent to a college level introductory environmental science course. The goal of APES is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and man-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions. This course is intended to prepare students to take the APES exam in order to earn college course credit depending on exam score. Students may complete an independent research project. This is a college level course.
Course: Astronomy
Department: Science
Credits: 1.0
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Required Prerequisite: Algebra I and IPC or Chemistry
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

In Astronomy, students focus on patterns, processes, and relationships among astronomical objects in our universe. Students acquire basic astronomical knowledge and supporting evidence about sun-Earth-Moon relationships, the solar system, the Milky Way, the size and scale of the universe, and the benefits and limitations of exploration.
Course: UNT Now! Dual Credit Environmental Science
Department: Science
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the FISD UNT Now! Dual Credit Program
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

Interdisciplinary approach to understanding basic concepts in environmental science including critical scientific thought, biodiversity, resource management, pollution, global climate change, resource consumption and population growth. Emphasis on how these concepts affect and are affected by human society. Includes laboratory. 3 college credit hours, plus additional lab times. This course satisfies 1/2 credit toward the high school 4th year science requirement for graduation and is a required course within the UNT Now! program. UNT Now! students take this course second semester of senior year.
Course: UNT Now! Dual Credit Earth Science
Department: Science
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the FISD UNT Now! Dual Credit Program
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Science
Graduation Requirement: Science

Principles and processes of physical geography. Introduction to mapping, weather and climate, soil and vegetation, and landforms of rivers, coasts and deserts. 3 college credit hours, plus additional lab times. This course satisfies 1/2 credit toward the high school 4th year science requirement for graduation and is a required course within the UNT Now! program. UNT Now! students take this course first semester of senior year.
Course: Collin Dual Credit Microeconomics
Department: Economics
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Meet eligibility requirements
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Social Studies
Graduation Requirement: Social Studies

Analysis of the behavior of individual economic agents, including consumer behavior and demand, producer behavior and supply, price and output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, and international trade. 3 credit hours. This course fulfills the high school requirement for Economics and is usually paired with dual credit US Government.
Course: Economics
Department: Economics
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 09, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Social Studies
Graduation Requirement: Social Studies

Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits emphasizes the American free enterprise system, government in the American economic system, American economic system and international economic relations, consumer economics, and social studies attitudes, values, and skills for citizenship. Economics is paired with US Government for a full credit. Recommended for 12th Grade students
Course: Personal Financial Literacy and Economics
Department: Economics
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Social Studies
Graduation Requirement: Social Studies

The Personal Financial Literacy and Economics Course emphasizes the economic way of thinking, which serves as a framework for the personal financial decision-making opportunities introduced in the course. Students will demonstrate the ability to anticipate and address financial challenges as these challenges occur over their lifetime. In addition, students are introduced to common economic and personal financial planning terms and concepts. As a result of learning objective concepts and integrating subjective information, students gain the ability to lead productive and financially self-sufficient lives.
Course: AP Macroeconomics
Department: Economics
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: None
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Social Studies
Graduation Requirement: Social Studies

Rising interest rates, unemployment, taxes, government spending, saving, investing, the global economy, all of these topics are included in the study of Macroeconomics. If you want to know how the government affects the economy and how the economy will affect your future, then you need to take this course. Students will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement exam upon completion of this course. This course fulfills the graduation requirements of Economics. This is a college level course.
Course: UNT Now! Dual Credit Microeconomics
Department: Economics
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the FISD UNT Now! Dual Credit Program
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Social Studies
Graduation Requirement: Social Studies

Business organization and market economy; theory of the firm; techniques of economic analysis in current economic problems; comparative economic systems. 3 college credit hours. This course satisfies the high school requirement of Economics. The course is taken during second semester of senior year.
Course: UNT Online Dual Credit Microeconomics
Department: Economics
Credits: 0.5
Eligible Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Must meet dual credit eligibility requirements and deadlines
Pathway(s): Multidisciplinary: Social Studies
Graduation Requirement: Social Studies

Business organization and market economy; theory of the firm; techniques of economic analysis in current economic problems; comparative economic systems. 3 college credit hours. This course satisfies the high school requirement of Economics. Please note, this is an online, asynchronous course with some synchronous supports.
Course: 6th Grade Pre-Athletics: Boys
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 6
Prerequisite: None

This course is an introduction to Athletics and will help prepare 6th grade students for participation in 7th grade Athletics. Students who are interested in playing sports in the 7th grade and in learning how to work hard and learn valuable life lessons through their sport are encouraged to enroll. This course is designed to be more physically demanding than PE (physical education). If a student has NO interest in trying out for a sport in 7th grade, this class may not be the right fit. Enrollment in Pre-Athletics will NOT be a requirement to take Athletics in the 7th grade.
Course: 7th Grade Athletics: Boys
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 7
Prerequisite: None

UIL competition and off-season conditioning are the focus of our athletic programs. To be enrolled in the athletic class period boys must participate in either football or basketball. Students are required to maintain passing grades and outstanding behavior to participate in the athletic programs. In order to meet the UIL age requirements for 7th grade athletics a student cannot have reached their 14th birthday on or prior to September 1st of the current school year.
Course: 8th Grade Athletics: Boys
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 8
Prerequisite: None

UIL competition and off-season conditioning are the focus of our athletic programs. To be enrolled in the athletic class period boys must participate in either football or basketball. Students are required to maintain passing grades and outstanding behavior to participate in the athletic programs. In order to meet the UIL age requirement for 8th grade athletics a student cannot have reached their 15th birthday on or prior to September 1st of the current school year.
Course: 6th Grade Pre-Athletics: Girls
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 6
Prerequisite: None

This course is an introduction to Athletics and will help prepare 6th grade students for participation in 7th grade Athletics. Students who are interested in playing sports in the 7th grade and in learning how to work hard and learn valuable life lessons through their sport are encouraged to enroll. This course is designed to be more physically demanding than PE (physical education). If a student has NO interest in trying out for a sport in 7th grade, this class may not be the right fit. Enrollment in Pre-Athletics will NOT be a requirement to take Athletics in the 7th grade.
Course: 7th Grade Athletics: Girls
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 7
Prerequisite: None

UIL competition and off-season conditioning are the focus of our athletic programs. To be enrolled in the athletic class period girls must participate in either volleyball or basketball. Students are required to maintain passing grades and outstanding behavior to participate in the athletic programs. In order to meet the UIL age requirements for 7th grade athletics a student cannot have reached their 14th birthday on or prior to September 1st of the current school year.
Course: 8th Grade Athletics: Girls
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 8
Prerequisite: None

UIL competition and off-season conditioning are the focus of our athletic programs. To be enrolled in the athletic class period girls must participate in either volleyball or basketball. Students are required to maintain passing grades and outstanding behavior to participate in the athletic programs. In order to meet the UIL age requirement for 8th grade athletics a student cannot have reached their 15th birthday on or prior to September 1st of the current school year.
Course: Beginning Tennis 7th/8th Grade
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 07, 08
Prerequisite: None

The beginner and intermediate middle school tennis class will develop players that are proficient in executing proper stroke techniques. Proper stroke techniques will be reinforced through instruction and participation in various drills. In addition, the middle school tennis players will be instructed on the rules and procedures needed to successfully participate in matches independently. Students involved in middle school tennis will be encouraged to play additional sets/matches outside of the school day. Each middle school offers schedules tennis based on course demand and coach availability. Check with your counselor to determine the correct course number for your campus.
Course: Advanced Tennis 7th/8th Grade
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 07, 08
Prerequisite: Coach Approval

UIL competition and off-season conditioning are the focus of our athletic programs. To be enrolled in the athletic tennis class period, students must be selected for the middle school tennis team through a tryout process. Middle school tennis athletes will compete against other Frisco ISD middle school tennis teams. Students participating as a member of the middle school tennis team must abide by UIL rules and meet all UIL requirements. Each middle school offers schedules tennis based on course demand and coach availability. Check with your counselor to determine the correct course number for your campus.
Course: Intermediate Tennis (Year 2) 7th/8th Grade
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 07, 08
Prerequisite: Tennis (completed one year of tennis already)

The beginner and intermediate middle school tennis class will develop players that are proficient in executing proper stroke techniques. Proper stroke techniques will be reinforced through instruction and participation in various drills. In addition, the middle school tennis players will be instructed on the rules and procedures needed to successfully participate in matches independently. Students involved in middle school tennis will be encouraged to play additional sets/matches outside of the school day. Each middle school offers schedules tennis based on course demand and coach availability. Check with your counselor to determine the correct course number for your campus.
Course: Physical Education (7th/ 8th Grade)
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 07, 08
Prerequisite: None

Students enrolled in this course will understand in greater detail the function of the body, learn to measure their own performance more accurately, and develop plans for improvement. Students will continue to acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundations for enjoyment and continued social development through physical activity. Instruction is directed more toward encouraging the incorporation of physical activity into a daily routine and less toward fundamental skill development. Physical activity will include lessons from team sports, individual sports and aerobic sports.
Course: Strength and Conditioning (7th/ 8th Grade)
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 07, 08
Prerequisite: None

Students enrolled in this course will learn the importance of resistance training and conditioning without extracurricular competition. This class is offered in place of PE or Athletics.
Course: Physical Education (6th Grade)
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 6
Prerequisite: None

Students in this course will acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment and continued social development through physical activity. Students will learn specialized skills and concepts that lead to confidence and competency in a variety of physical activities. Physical activity will include lessons from team sports, individual sports and aerobic sports.
Course: Off Campus PE
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 6
Prerequisite: None

Off Campus PE (OCPE) is a program designed to accommodate secondary students who are making a serious effort to develop higher level skills exceeding that which is offered by our school district. Students train at an approved facility, must apply and pay a fee for this program. More information can be found on FISD’s Off Campus PE website. http://www.friscoisd.org/departments/off-campus-physical-education/
Course: Off Campus PE
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 7
Prerequisite: None

Off Campus PE (OCPE) is a program designed to accommodate secondary students who are making a serious effort to develop higher level skills exceeding that which is offered by our school district. Students train at an approved facility, must apply and pay a fee for this program. More information can be found on FISD’s Off Campus PE website. http://www.friscoisd.org/departments/off-campus-physical-education/
Course: Off Campus PE
Department: Physical Education/Equivalent
Credits: 0.0
Eligible Grades: 8
Prerequisite: None

Off Campus PE (OCPE) is a program designed to accommodate secondary students who are making a serious effort to develop higher level skills exceeding that which is offered by our school district. Students train at an approved facility, must apply and pay a fee for this program. More information can be found on FISD’s Off Campus PE website. http://www.friscoisd.org/departments/off-campus-physical-education/