Science


 * Science Courses**


 * Required: 2 years**

Prerequisite: None
 * Physical/Earth Science Grade: 9th – 11th**

Description: This course provides exposure to astronomy, geology, meteorology, oceanography, and physics. It is designed to follow the California State Standards for Earth Science. Students use problem solving, inquiry, discussion, experiments, data analysis and research.

Prerequisite: ‘B’ or better in previous science class or instructor approval
 * Biology Grade: 9th – 12th**

Description: This course involves learning about living organisms through the study of cellular organization and processes, reproduction, genetics, evolution and ecology. Students will participate in the lab component of this class and be required to complete an individual research project. Biology lab attendance and completion of biology lab reports are requirements. Lab activities will promote technical lab competence, utilize the scientific process of research and reporting, as well as teach and reinforce scientific concepts.

Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
 * General Chemistry Grade: 10th – 12th**

Description: This course is a survey approach to the study of chemistry, with laboratory activities incorporated to enhance the text and other instructional materials. The student will also be exposed to the everyday practical applications of chemistry in our world. Some of the basic thematic units include scientific measurement, atomic structure, chemical reactions, energy, chemical bonds and acid sand bases. This course will help to prepare the student for further study in the sciences with in the college level.

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval passing grade of “C” or better in chemistry
 * Physics Grade: 11th – 12th**

Description: This course is designed to acquaint students with topics in classical and modern physics. The first semester discusses topics in Newtonian mechanics, oscillatory motion, waves and static electricity. The second semester discusses the topics of current electricity, magnetism, electric currents, sound, fluids and gases, heat, and modern physics. The course emphasizes conceptual understanding of basic physics principles..