Course Descriptions
Standard topics of the mole concept, periodicity, chemical energy, reaction rates, acids and bases are introduced. The applications of the concepts of chemistry to societal needs and problems is an important aspect of the course. Heavy emphasis is placed on laboratory work.
Prerequisite: S233 Physical Science or S234 Earth Science or sophomore students with department recommendation
This course is designed for student study of the principles of measurement, kinetics, mechanics, optics, electricity, magnetism and chemistry. Classroom work emphasizes the learning of science through laboratory experiences.
Prerequisite: S131 Biology
This introductory laboratory course combines the study of chemistry and physics, focusing on theory as well as many practical aspects of both sciences. Topics may include heat energy, mechanics, motion, waves, sound, classification of matter, chemical formulas, and chemical reactions.
Prerequisite: S137 Biology or department recommendation
This is an accelerated course with topics similar to S332 Chemistry, but covered in more depth and with greater emphasis on mathematical concepts and their application to these topics. Laboratory work is emphasized.
Prerequisite: B or higher in S138 Biology or department recommendation
This course is designed for student learning through the investigative approach. Areas studied in this laboratory course include the unifying concepts of the cell; the organism and its relationship to the environment; and reproduction, growth and development of humans in their environment.
Prerequisite: Placement test and junior high teacher recommendation
S137 Biology
The investigative approach is used in the laboratory course. The unified cellular approach to biology has the following major themes: science as investigation and inquiry; the relationship of structure and function; diversity of type and unity of pattern, genetic continuity; and the relationship of organism and environment.
Prerequisite: Placement test and junior high teacher recommendation