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Honors Biology - 815

Advanced freshman level course covering all of basic biology, emphasizing the application of this knowledge to various aspects of human biology and the relationship of humans to other organisms. Students will do designated research and lab work.

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Mr. Don R. Whittington
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Mr. Don R. Whittington
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Asking About Life (3rd Ed New 2006)
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Honors Physics I - 816

Advanced Freshman level, algebra-based course. Covers traditional Physics topics, including Newton's Laws, mechanics, electricity, magnetism, sound, light, gravitation, energy, relativity. Emphasis on application of math to laboratory and reasoning skills

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Mr. Don R. Whittington
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Mr. Don R. Whittington
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Books
Conceptual Physics 10th ed. With Workbook Lab Notebook
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Physics I - 817

Freshman-level, algebra-based course covering traditional Physics topics, including Newton's Laws of Motion, mechanics, electricity, magnetism, sound, light and energy. Emphasis on application of mathematics to laboratory and reasoning skills.

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Mr. Frank C. Olita
Mr. Nick Dwyer
Teachers
Mr. Frank C. Olita
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Mr. Nick Dwyer
Books
Conceptual Physics 3rd Ed. Lab Notebook
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Honors Biology - 821

Advanced Sophomore level course covering all of basic biology, emphasizing the application of this knowledge to various aspects of human biology and the relationship of humans to other organisms. Students will do designated research and lab work.

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Mr. Don R. Whittington
Teachers
Mr. Don R. Whittington
Website
Books
Asking About Life (3rd Ed New 2006) Lab Notebook
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Teacher Approval

Biology - 822

Basic concepts of biology from cell structure and function through cell groupings into tissues and organs, continuing into development of organisms, the classification of those organisms, and the ecological interrelatedness of all organisms.

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Mr. Don R. Whittington
Mr. David Ligon
Mr. Nick Dwyer
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Mr. David Ligon
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Mr. Nick Dwyer
Books
Biology: Miller and Levine 7th ed (NEW 2010) Lab Notebook
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: None

Honors Chemistry - 826

Advanced Sophomore level course. This course studies the physical properties and structure of matter, the kinetic-molecular theory, the phases of matter and related properties, effects of energy changes on matter, and the properties of solutions.

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Dr. Debra L. Bautista
Teachers
Dr. Debra L. Bautista
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Books
Lab Notebook Modern Chemistry (New 2006)
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Honors Chemistry - 831

Advanced Junior level course. This course studies the physical properties and structure of matter, the kinetic-molecular theory, the phases of matter and related properties, effects of energy changes on matter, and the properties of solutions.

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Dr. Debra L. Bautista
Mr. Donald W. Sandberg
Teachers
Mr. Donald W. Sandberg
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Books
Modern Chemistry (New 2006) Lab Notebook
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Hon. Alg II/Trig or Higher Level Math Concurrently

Chemistry - 832

Junior level class on the nature of chemistry, properties of matter, experimental measurements, chemical nomenclature, atomic theory, electron configuration, chemical bonding, stoichiometry and organic chemistry. Formal lab reports are stressed.

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Mr. Donald W. Sandberg
Dr. Debra L. Bautista
Teachers
Mr. Donald W. Sandberg
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Dr. Debra L. Bautista
Website
Books
Chemistry Matter and Its Changes Lab Notebook
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Alg II/Trig concurrently, or teacher recommends

Biology - 838

Basic concepts of biology including cell structure and function, cell groupings into tissues and organs, development and classification of organisms, and the ecological relationship of all life. Junior level course following Conceptual Physics.

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Mr. Don R. Whittington
Teachers
Mr. Don R. Whittington
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Books
Biology: Miller and Levine 7th ed (NEW 2010) Lab Notebook
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Chemistry - 839

Study of the nature of chemistry, properties of matter, experimental measurements, chemical nomenclature, atomic theory, electron configuration, chemical bonding, stoichiometry and organic chemistry. For Juniors taking Algebra II.

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Dr. Debra L. Bautista
Mr. Donald W. Sandberg
Teachers
Dr. Debra L. Bautista
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Books
Chemistry Matter and Its Changes Lab Notebook
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

AP Chemistry - 841

Advanced Senior level course in Chemistry, equal to 1st year college course. Much deeper study of Chemistry concepts to provide students with sufficient knowledge and background to handle AP Chem exam at end of school year. College credit possible

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Dr. Debra L. Bautista
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Dr. Debra L. Bautista
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AP Chemistry 7th Ed (New 2007) Laboratory Investigations: AP Chemistry
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Honors Chem, Calc concurrently, or teacher rec

Honors Physics - 842

Advanced Senior level course covering mechanics, motion, energy, gravitation, electricity, circuits and magnetism.

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Mr. Mac Smith-Williams
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Mr. Mac Smith-Williams
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PSSC Physics (7th Edition)  
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Calc and AP Science concurrently, teacher rec

Physics - 843

Senior level course. Topics include Galilean equations, motion, Newton's Laws, gravitation, energy, momentum, electricity and magnetic fields, Faraday's Law, Ohm's Law, and circuits.

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Mr. Mac Smith-Williams
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Mr. Mac Smith-Williams
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PSSC Physics (7th Edition)  
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Alg II/Trig and Chemistry

Environmental Science - 845

Senior Elective Course. Analysis of environmental problems & examination of alternative solutions for resolving them. Topics include Energy & Matter, Human Population Dynamics, Resources, Alternative Energy Sources, & Environmental Decision Making.

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Mr. Don R. Whittington
Mr. Patrick A. Taylor
Mr. Frank C. Olita
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Mr. Frank C. Olita
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Working with the Earth, 10th edition
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: IPS, Biology & Concept Physics,or taking Chemistry

Honors Physics II - 846

The Honors Physics II course includes the study of optics, modern physics, and certain other topics not routinely covered in Physics I.

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Mr. Mac Smith-Williams
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Mr. Mac Smith-Williams
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

AP Biology - 848

Advanced Senior level course equal to 1st year college course in Biology. In depth study of Biology from lectures and labs to give students sufficient knowledge and background to handle AP Bio exam at end of school year. College credit possible.

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Mr. Don R. Whittington
Teachers
Mr. Don R. Whittington
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Books
AP Biology Lab Manual, EX 1-12, Edition D AP Biology: Unity and Diversity of Life 12th ed. (NEW 2010)
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, or teacher rec