Science Electives and A.P. 2013-2014

Science Electives and A.P. '13-'14

General Course Descriptions

If you have any questions or if you are interested in a particular course and would like to know more, please ask your science teacher.  For more information on course descriptions, requirements, and prerequisites see the 2013-2014 Science Program of Studies. 

 

A.P. Chemistry

Interested in A.P. Chem? Check out this PowerPoint or see Mr. Spinelli with questions.

ASTRONOMY          

          We are star stuff.  Every atom in our bodies was created inside the core of a star. Are there other “solar systems”? Explore your universe:

  •     planetary geology and evolution
  •     the earth-sun-moon system    
  •     extraterrestrial possibilities
  •     planetarium presentations

Astronomy is a study of the universe around us!

 

OCEANOGRAPHY          

We live on planet “Water”!   70% of the inhabitable regions of planet Earth are under water.  Investigate:

  • marine ecosystems
  • intertidal adaptations
  • navigation and piloting
  • the physics and chemistry of seawater
  • marine biology

Life on Earth began in the sea!

 

METEOROLOGY 

             Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.  You can - by learning about it.  Take Meteorology and:

  •     create accurate  forecasts
  •     learn about the “ice age”
  •     predict climate changes
  •     analyze real time weather data

The answer is “blowing in the wind”!

 

GENETICS

             This rapidly changing field has an influence on every person's life.  The emphasis of this course is on human genetics: from DNA to the genes and genomes, the individual, family, and populations.

 

BIOTECHNOLOGY

         In Biotechnology, you will be introduced to the techniques that are used in today’s biology laboratories.  You will learn how to:

  •       grow and manipulate bacteria
  •       isolate, analyze, and amplify DNA
  •       purify and measure proteins
  •       study enzyme reactions
  •       perform immunoassays

Biotechnology is in the news - find out what it’s all about!

 

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH 

           Interested in pursuing science? Take a course that will make a difference in your transcript. Get involved in research science by conducting an independent project in a topic of your own choosing.

Learn lab techniques, procedures, and apply them to your project.

 

FORENSICS

 “Who Done It?”

           Would you like to do a little detective work using science to solve crimes?  If so, Forensics is for you!  In this course you will learn how to:

  • Process crime scenes
  • Collect and preserve evidence
  • Analyze evidence using a variety of scientific techniques

 

 PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY 

         Are you a “hands on” learner?  Physics and Technology gives you the opportunity to design and build projects, analyze data, learn about power and hand tools, and develop cooperative skills.