*Meets HS graduation requirement for Physical Science and qualifies as a college prep elective

This lecture- laboratory course is broken down into six units that incorporate a single theme: matter, the component of the universe. The six units are philosophy of science, description of matter, atomic theory and structure, chemical application, physics in action, and wave and particle motion. All of these units clearly reveal the majesty of God and the fact that the entire universe is maintained by His infinite power. This course also lays the groundwork for future classes in physics and chemistry.

BIOLOGY

Life Science – College Prep Grades 10-12 Full Year

This lecture-laboratory survey course is designed to expose students to the scope of biology. Special emphasis is placed on the following disciplines: cytology, genetics, creation and evolution, zoology-vertebrates, ecology, and human anatomy and physiology.

BIOLOGY HONORS

Life Science – Honors College Prep Grades 10-12 Full Year

Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry and A’s both semesters in last Science or Administrative approval.  Students are required to pass the summer assignment.

This course covers Biology curricula to a greater depth. Additional writing, projects, and labs are required; therefore this class is designed for those students who have an interest in biology and desire more challenge than the standard lab class.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Life Science – College Prep Grades 11-12 Full Year

Prerequisite:  Completion of Biology with grades of B’s or better both semesters or Administrator approval.

Anatomy and Physiology is an advanced science course focusing on the structure and function of the human body.  You will learn the names of the various parts of the body systems (anatomy) as well as their functions (physiology).  This course offers a detailed study of human tissues, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, respiratory, digestive, and endocrine system.  This course will use lab work and animal dissection as a means to understand and learn the necessary components of the body.  Careers in the medical and healthcare fields are also investigated.

CHEMISTRY 

Physical Science – College Prep Grades 11-12 Full Year

Prerequisite:   Completion of Geometry with a C or concurrent enrollment in Geometry. 

This course presents a study of matter, elements, atoms, ions, nomenclature, measurements and calculations, chemical composition, introduction to reactions, reactions in aqueous solutions, chemical quantities, energy, modern atomic theory, chemical, chemical bonding, liquids and solids, solutions, acids, bases and equilibrium.  Many of the topics are reinforced with a laboratory exercise to provide the students with first-hand experience in applying the concepts studied.

PHYSICS 

Physical Science – College Prep Grades 11-12 Full Year

Prerequisite:  Completion of Algebra II with grades of B’s or better both semesters or Administrator approval.