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SCIENCE– TEST OUT OPTION
8th Grade Students who successfully pass the final exam for
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INTEGRATED CONCEPTS OF HIGH
SCHOOL SCIENCE:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: None
This is a required course for
all entering freshmen. The course will include space science,
the concepts and mathematics of beginning physics, earth science
and geology, meteorology, introduction to chemistry and life
science.
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Grade 9 |
BIOLOGY:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: None
Biology attempts to identify,
explain, and predict the phenomenon of life from the molecular,
cellular, individual, and ecological levels. Units focus on
(1) food (units of general chemistry, chemicals of life, movement
through membranes, & bio energy), (2) shelter (units on
ecological principles and conservation of resources and theories
of natural selection), (3) a mate (units on DNA, cell structures
and functions, plant and animal reproductive systems, and
genetic ), and (4) types of life (units on taxonomy). Scientific
methodology of experimental design and the collection, display,
and interpretation of data to logical conclusions is integrated
throughout the units of study.
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Grade 9~10 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I with
a grade of B or Higher (recommended to be taken concurrently
with Algebra II)
A college preparatory course
covering the basic topics of chemistry, such as formula and
equation writing, atomic structure, gas laws, reactions, problem
solving, and organic chemistry. Experiments will be conducted
throughout this course designed for those students entering
into science, engineering, premed, etc. The student will need
excellent math skills that include Algebra I.
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Grade 10~12 |
CHEMISTRY IN THE COMMUNITY
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I
This course represents an effort to enhance science
literacy through a chemistry course that emphasizes chemistry's
impact on society. This course is designed for students going
on to college but who are not going to major in a science-related
field. This course includes extensive lab work. Students will
need good math skills that include arithmetic and basic algebra.
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Grade 10~12 |
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Biology
This course will investigate
the anatomy, physiology, and the pathology of the human body
systems. Students will participate in activities concerning
nutrition, health career and heath-related occupations, and
current medical discoveries. This class is recommended for
any student interested in a medical or health professions
career.
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Grade 10~12 |
PHYSICS:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology with
a grade of B or Higher (Recommended to be taken concurrently
with Trigonometry / Pre-Calculas)
A college preparatory course
for anyone planning to go on in college in science, math,
engineering, architecture, medicine or medical technology.
The topics covered will include: motion, electricity and magnetism,
and new findings in physics and related sciences.
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Grade 10~12 |
HONORS BIOLOGY (College Credit Avaliable)
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Instructors Signature Required
For Enrollment
Course Fee: Based upon Rockhurst course fee
requirements
This class continues the study
of living creatures from the molecular to the ecological levels.
Structures, functions, and interactions of living things are
emphasized from a continued perspective of scientific methodology.
There is a more rigorous academic approach than sophomore
biology. The course outline entails two basic areas: 1 - units
of study not covered in the first year of biology; ( i.e.
plant taxonomy, plant structures and functions, microbiology,
kingdoms protista & fungi, natural history, and ecology);
2 - greater depth of study for essential units in biology
and previously introduced in the first year of biology ( i.e.,
chemicals of life, bioenergy and metabolism, and cell theory
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ACCP Grade 11~12 |
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