ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Grade Level(s):  9, 10, 11, 12

Credit(s):  1

Prerequisite(s):  None SOL Test: None

Course Description:  Provides students with the skills and content necessary for them to look at current and future environmental issues, both natural and man-made, through a critical lens and to provide a platform to make informed decisions. Provides foundational content that would prepare students to enter into either Earth Science I or Biology I.

BIOLOGY I

Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12

Credit(s):  1

Prerequisite(s):  None SOL Test: Biology

Course Description:  Biology I is a foundation course providing an overview of biological concepts.  The course includes the study of organisms and how they interact.  Other topics include cells, genetics, human biology, and ecology.

BIOLOGY II:  HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY

Grade Level(s):  11, 12

Credit(s):  1

Prerequisite(s):  Final grade of “C” or better in Biology I and Chemistry

Course Description:  This course is offered for those who wish to enrich their knowledge of the human body and the functions of its systems.  Through lecture and laboratory activities, students will establish a foundation which helps prepare them for careers in health fields and technical and medical research.

BIOLOGY II:  ECOLOGY

Grade Level(s):  11, 12

Credit(s):  1

Prerequisite(s):  Successful completion of Biology I

Course Description:  This course is an extensive overview of the relationships humans share with their environment.  It is meant not only for the future scientist, but also for the students who will make an impact on the environment through their votes and actions as citizens.  Problem solving and lab skills will be an important part of this class.

CHEMISTRY I

Grade Level(s):  11, 12

Credit(s):  1

Prerequisite(s):  Final grade of “C” or better in Algebra I or Algebra I Part II SOL Test: Chemistry

Course Description:  Chemistry is the study of the composition, properties, and transformations of matter. It is lab-oriented and requires extensive use of Algebra in problem solving.