Academic :: Course Descriptions -
Science

Earth Science – 1
This class offers a study of the processes which formed our living planet and which continue to change and reshape our Earth. A unit on the comparison between creation and evolutionary theories is included.

Biology – 1
This is a study of living organisms from the simplest to most complex. Areas of study include cells, genetics, microbiology, botany, zoology, and ecology. Labs are included.

Physical Science – 1
This class is a survey of chemistry and physics. Important basic areas of these two sciences are standard, including: basic reaction, atomic structure, mechanics, and electricity.

Chemistry – 1
This class deals with the structure and composition of substances, the changes in composition and the mechanisms by which those changes occur. Labs are included. Prerequisite: Algebra II.

Physics – 1
This laboratory class deals with matter and energy and their interactions in the field of mechanics, acoustics, optics, heat, electricity, magnetism, radiation, atomic structure, and nuclear phenomena. This course is offered every other year.

Anatomy & Physiology – 1
This class is a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Areas of study include cells, tissues, skin, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, cardio-vascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Labs are included. Prerequisite: Biology.

 

Updated: 05/11/2009