Biology Biology is an intensive course which places demands upon time-management and study skills as well as upon intellect. Laboratory work, with an emphasis on observation and communication skills, is a vital component of this course. The range and depth of topics are extensive, as is the laboratory experience. This course is designed to be taken by students after the successful completion of Biology and Chemistry. Chemistry Chemistry includes the study of atomic structure, chemical formulas and equations, phase changes, moles, an introduction to organic chemistry and radioactivity.
Mathematical calculations are a part of every topic.
In addition to general content, chemistry at Sem emphasizes laboratory work in order to insure that every student is confident and competent in a laboratory setting. Honors Chemistry includes stoichiometrics, deeper analysis and more independent work. This course provides an introduction to the major principles of physics and emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills through questioning and experimentation. Laboratory experiments and demonstrations are vital to this course, which covers topics from mechanics, electricity, magnetism and modern physics. Honors Physics approaches these topics from a more mathematically rigorous perspective.