Laboratory experiments emphasize the use of scientific method during investigation of the chemical and physical principles governing biological processes. This course prepares students for the SAT II Biology College Board examination. Completion of Biology fulfills one lab science credit for graduation. The course derives abstract concepts from logical analysis of concrete observations of chemical behavior. Prerequisite for Chemistry is completion of Algebra I and current enrollment or completion of Algebra II or Intermediate Algebra.
Chemistry fulfills one lab science credit for graduation.
Honors Chemistry is offered to students who plan to continue their study of science into the AP level. This course prepares students for the SAT II Chemistry College Board examination. Prerequisite for Honors Chemistry is completion of Algebra I and Algebra II and department placement. This course covers basic physical principles through problem solving and laboratory experiments. Topics covered are classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and thermodynamics.