Earth Science will emphasize plate tectonics, geologic history, volcanism, earthquakes, weathering, erosion, earth's resources, weather, oceans and space science. This course is for the student who needs to fulfill their high school science. Topics will include selected topics from physical science, life science and earth science. This biology course is designed for the freshman honors science student. The course will cover topics in cell biology, zoology, botany, ecology and human physiology.
Summer reading is required.
Topics will be covered in more detail and at a faster pace. Students that excel in this course may continue in the honors science program. Student are expected to maintain a C average or they will be asked to withdraw from the class according to policy on page 7. This course will cover the topics mentioned in the Chemistry I description along with titrations and thermodynamics. Each topic will be covered inmore detail and at a faster pace than the Chemistry I course.