Science

Course Offerings

Integrated Science 1
Integrated Science I Honors

The purpose of this course is to provide students with experiences and activities in the concepts of Physical, Life, and Earth/Space sciences. It is a foundation of their preparation to take the Science FCAT.

Biology I

A survey course designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of living organisms. Inquiry, observation, field study, and experimentation provide a scientific view of our world. Contents include cell structure and function, biochemistry, genetics, taxonomy, human systems, plants and animals.

Biology I Honors

For the talented student, Biology I honors is the study of the interrelationship of living organism. Inquiry, observation, field study, and experimentation provide students a scientific process, cellular and molecular biology, genetics and development, comparative anatomy, and human systems.

AP Biology - Advanced Placement

This course will provide a study of the facts, principles and processes of biology and the collection, interpretation, and formulation of hypotheses from available data.

Zoology
This is a lecture and laboratory course in biology presenting in-depth concepts of invertebrate and vertebrate zoology.

Environmental Science

This activity-oriented course, during the 1st semester explores ecology-based concept and content. During the 2nd semester, course content focuses on earth science. This course can be taken as two 1/2 credit or for one full credit.

Astronomy Solar/Galactic

This course provides the student with a study of the universe and the conditions, properties, and motions of bodies in space. The content includes but is not limited to: history astronomy, astronomical instruments, the solar system and the earth as a system in space, the constellations, and much more.

Anatomy & Physiology Honors

This course provides in-depth activities relating to the structures and function of the components of the human body. The content will cover anatomical terms of all systems of the body. Extensive laboratory investigations are an important part of the course.

Chemistry I

The student will learn the importance of chemicals in our everyday life and how to make them work useful in our world. This course would be helpful to a student planning to enter health services, cosmetology or laboratory services.

Chemistry I Honors

Emphasis on developing the ability to think and to use available facts in the analysis of laboratory investigations. This course prepares students for college work in both biological and physical sciences. Certain criteria must be met for dual enrollments.

Physics I
Physics I Honors

This a lab centered course, which emphasizes conceptual understanding and critical thinking as encountered in investigations into the physical properties and characteristics of matter, energy, and resultant forces. The Honors course is a rigorous, in-depth course designed for students who are contemplating the study of sciences in college.

ADV PL Physics

Designed for the student who may major in Science or Engineering, or become a premedical student. This course is equivalent to a one year college survey course treating all major Physics topics. Emphasis is on problem solving using Algebra, Trigonometry, and some basic Calculus topics. Excellent math skills are essential for this challenging course.