Science

DOE: 3090

Credit/s: 1 per semester

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Biology, Chemistry

Biology II is offered to juniors and seniors, and can be taken as a dual credit course offered through Indiana University. Students should expect information and assessments equal to an introductory college level biology course for non-science majors. We will discuss principles of biological organization, from molecules through cells and organisms to populations. There will be an emphasis on processes common to all organisms, with special reference to humans.

DOE: 3090

Credit/s: 1 per semester

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Grade 10-12 and Honors Biology or Biology I with teacher recommendation

Chemistry I, Honors is designed for the student who might be interested in pursuing a career in science or a career in which a strong science background is required. The course content is similar to Chemistry I except that the course material will be covered at an accelerated pace and in greater depth. A laboratory approach to problem solving will be introduced. The basic topics discussed in the course are: properties and states of matter, atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, behavior or gases, and basic organic chemistry.

HHS Only

DOE: 3092

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Biology I, Chemistry I, Algebra I, Geometry

This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to introduce the fundamental concepts of scientific inquiry, evidence collection, use of scientific instrumentation, analysis of evidence, and the evaluation of evidence. This course will be laboratory-based introduction to the forensics sciences, equivalent to Ivy Tech’s Introduction to Forensic Science (FORN 101).

MHS Only

DOE: 3092

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Biology I, Chemistry I, Algebra I, Geometry

This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to introduce the fundamental concepts of scientific inquiry, evidence collection, use of scientific instrumentation, analysis and evaluation of evidence. This course will be laboratory-based introduction to the forensics sciences. Semester 1 will focus on observation and collection, Forensic Entomology, Anthropology, and Botany with an introduction to impressions, casts, tool marks and handwriting analysis. Semester 2 will focus on Biological Evidence, DNA analysis, Pathology, Serology, Toxicology, and fingerprint analysis. These semesters could be taken individually.

MHS ONLY

DOE: 3092

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Integrated Chemistry and Physics

An exploratory course in which students continue their investigation in aspects of the health science industry (carried on from PBS). There will be a focus on human body systems, medical terminology and health science careers. Students will observe the interactions between all body systems using appropriate software to monitor body functions. The content knowledge in body system functioning will be supplemented by basic medical terminology in order to identify areas of interest. There will be a large focus on career options within the health science field thus students will reflect on their own knowledge, skills and interests to begin narrowing their focus for post-secondary plans

DOE: 3092

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Successful completion or currently be enrolled in Chemistry I

Any student who is interested in entering a field of Biology or Agriculture upon graduation from high school would benefit from this course. The course will focus on the key concepts for understanding the varied ecological systems of our world, the interdependence of their component parts and the economic, political, and social implications of ecological issues and concerns. This course will enhance scientific knowledge for those with an interest in pursuing occupations in environmental management for city, state or corporate waste treatment recycling, wildlife biology, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Agriculture and all related fields necessary to manage the need for balancing urban sprawl, industrial expansion and agricultural issues for adequate food and clean water and air for current and future generations.

DOE: 3092

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Successful completion or currently be enrolled in Chemistry I

Any students who are interested in entering the science field upon graduation from high school would benefit from this course. The course will focus on the causes, methods of diagnosis, treatments, and cures of genetic disorders; the social implications of biotechnology; and bioethical decision-making skills. This course will enhance scientific knowledge for those with an interest in pursuing medicine, nursing, veterinary medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and many other allied health professions.

DOE: 5276

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Grade 11 or 12. Successful completion of Biology I (with a grade of A or B, or teacher’s consent), and completed either Chemistry I or Physics I

Anatomy and Physiology is a Biology II course for students thinking about potential careers in medicine, physical education, nutrition, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, nursing, and many other healthcare related professions. The structure and function of all tissue types and major organ systems such as skeletal, muscular, and nervous system will be emphasized. Classroom and laboratory exercises will be included.

DOE: 3020

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Successful completion of Biology I and Chemistry I 

Recommendation: Students successful in AP Biology have previously completed Biology I and Chemistry I with a grade of an "A" or "B" in all Semesters.

Advanced Placement, is comparable to a college or university general biology course. The student will prepare for and take the Advanced Placement Biology Exam. Successful performance on this exam may earn college credit, depending on the policy of the college or university.

DOE: 3024

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Successful completion of previous science course

Biology I is a course based on the following core topics: cellular chemistry, structure and reproduction; matter cycles and energy transfer; interdependence of organisms; molecular basis of heredity; genetics and evolution. Instruction will focus on developing student understanding that scientific knowledge is gained from observation of natural phenomena and experimentation by designing and conducting investigations guided by theory and by evaluating and communicating the results of those investigations according to accepted procedures.

· Recommended Grade Level: 9 or 10

· See Counselor for science course sequencing guide

· Fulfills the life science requirement for the General diploma, Fulfills Biology credit for Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

DOE: 3024

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Students are selected for Honors Biology based on grades, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendations.

Honors Biology I:

Biology I is a course based on the following core topics: cellular chemistry, structure and reproduction; matter cycles and energy transfer; interdependence of organisms; molecular basis of heredity; genetics and evolution. Instruction will focus on developing student understanding that scientific knowledge is gained from observation of natural phenomena and experimentation by designing and conducting investigations guided by theory and by evaluating and communicating the results of those investigations according to accepted procedures. Biology I, Honors, is for the student interested in a career in science or a career in which a strong science background is required. The course content is similar to Biology I, except that material will be covered at an accelerated pace and in greater depth.

· Fulfills the life science requirement for the General diploma, Fulfills Biology credit for Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas

DOE: 3064

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Successful completion of Biology  and Algebra 

Recommendation: Students successful in Chemistry I have previously completed Biology and Algebra with a grade of "B" or higher for all Semesters.

Chemistry I is designed for the student who is preparing for college. The course provides an opportunity to study basic principles of modern chemistry, emphasis on laboratory techniques and investigations. The basic topics discussed in the course are: properties and states of matter, atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, solution chemistry, behavior of gases, and basic organic chemistry. Recommended Grade Level: 10-12

DOE: 3066

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II (or currently enrolled in Algebra II)

Recommendation: Students successful in Chemistry II have previously earned a grade of "B" or higher in all semesters of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II (or currently enrolled in Algebra II)

This is a dual credit course.

Chemistry II is offered to Juniors and Seniors, and can be taken as a dual credit course offered through Indiana University. It is recommended that the student has earned at least a C in both semesters in Chemistry I. Chemistry II, General, is designed for the student who is preparing for college and needs additional background in chemistry. This course will review and further develop the principles of modern chemistry.

DOE: 3060

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Successful completion of Chemistry I and Algebra II. Also, successful completion or current enrollment in Pre-Calculus. It is recommended that the student has earned at least a C in both semesters in Chemistry I.

Chemistry II, Advanced Placement is designed for the student who is preparing for college and needs additional background in chemistry. This course is comparable to a college or university general chemistry course. The student will prepare for and take the Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam. Successful performance on this exam may earn college credit, depending on the policy of the college or university. Chemistry II, Advanced Placement, will meet for two periods in a block.

DOE: 3044

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: None

First Year Earth and Space Science provides opportunities to study concepts related to earth and space science through laboratory investigations and other activities.

DOE: 3108

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Algebra I (may be taken in concurrently with this course)

Integrated Chemistry-Physics (ICP) introduces the fundamental concepts of scientific inquiry, the structure of matter, chemical reactions, forces, motions, and the interactions between energy and matter. This course is a laboratory-based introduction into chemistry and physics. The course will enhance students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Integrated Chemistry- Physics (ICP) is a Core 40 course with state standards.

DOE: 3084

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Successful completion of Geometry and currently enrolled in or completion of Algebra II.

Physics I is designed for the student who is preparing for college. The course provides the student the opportunity to study the basic physical laws emphasizing laboratory experience. The student will use computers for data acquisition and analysis.

DOE: 3080

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Academic Algebra II or Regular/Academic Geometry successfully completed and successful completion or current enrollment in Dual Pre-Calculus

Physics I Honors:  Algebra-Based and dual credit, is designed for the student who is preparing for college seeking a future in math, science, or engineering, or liberal arts students of high academic ability. The course content is similar to Physics I; the material will be covered at an accelerated pace and in greater depth. Students will be encouraged to prepare for the AP Physics exam(s). Physics I Honors is offered to Juniors and Seniors, and can be taken as a dual credit course offered through Vincennes University.

DOE: 3088

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Successful completion of Physics I (Physics I: Algebra-Based, Advanced Placement,recommended) and completion or current enrollment in Calculus.

Physics C, Advanced Placement is comparable to a college or university calculus-based mechanics physics course, providing instruction in each of the following six content areas: kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation. The course is designed for the student who is preparing for a science, mathematics, or engineering major in college. The student will prepare for and take the Advanced Placement Physics C (Mechanics) Exam. Successful performance on this exam may earn college credit, depending on the policy of the college or university where the student enrolls.

DOE: 3088

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Successful completion of Physics I (Physics I: Algebra-Based, Advanced Placement, recommended) and completion or current enrollment in Calculus.

Physics C, Advanced Placement is comparable to a college or university calculus-based electricity and magnetism physics course, providing instruction in each of the following five content areas: electrostatics and conductors; capacitors and dielectrics; electric circuits; magnetic fields; and electromagnetism. The course is designed for the student who is preparing for a science, mathematics, or engineering major in college. The student will prepare for and take the Advanced Placement Physics C Exam (Electricity and Magnetism). Successful performance on this exam may earn college credit, depending on the policy of the college or university where the student enrolls.

DOE: 3008

Credit/s: 1-4

Semester/s: 1-4

Prerequisite/s: First year course of same discipline

Advanced Science, Independent Study is any science course which is standards-based and grounded in extended laboratory, field, and literature investigations into one or more specialized science disciplines, such as anatomy/physiology, astronomy, biochemistry, botany, ecology, electromagnetism, genetics, geology, nuclear physics, organic chemistry, etc. Students enrolled in this course engage in an in-depth study of the application of science concepts, principles, and unifying themes that are unique to that particular science discipline and that address specific technological, environmental or health-related issues. Under the direction of a science advisor, students enrolled in this course will complete an end-of-course project and presentation, such as a scientific research paper or science fair project, integrating knowledge, skills, and concepts from the student's course of study. Individual projects are preferred, but group projects may be appropriate if each student in the group has specific and unique responsibilities.

MHS Only

DOE: 3092

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Biology I, Chemistry I, Geometry

This course surveys in two semesters the history of astronomy, the nature of planetary systems (particularly our own Solar System), as well as the nature and evolution of stars, galaxies and the Universe. The first semester will include but is not limited to, historical astronomy, astronomical instruments, the celestial sphere, the solar system, the earth as a system in space, the earth/moon system, the sun as a star. The second semester will include but is not limited to the solar system, the Milky Way and other galaxies, stars and their life cycles, supernovae, dark matter and energy, and the origin of the universe. 

MHS Only

DOE: 3010

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Biology and Chemistry

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary course that integrates biology, earth science, chemistry, and other disciplines. Students enrolled in this course conduct in-depth scientific studies of environmental systems, flow of matter and energy, natural disasters, environmental policies, biodiversity, population, pollution, and natural and anthropogenic resource cycles. Students formulate, design, and carry out laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. Students completing Environmental Science, acquire the essential tools for understanding the complexities of national and global environmental systems. 

MHS Only

DOE: 3092

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Biology I

Botany is a course for students interested in learning more about the science of plants. Topics include plant anatomy, plant physiology, plant ecology, and the connection between plants and human civilization. Classroom and laboratory exercises will be included. 

MHS Only

DOE: 3092

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Biology I

Zoology is a course for students interested in learning more about the science of animals. Topics include animal structure and physiology, animal diversity (invertebrates and vertebrates), animal behavior, and animal ecology. Classroom and laboratory exercises will be included.