Allegan High School
Department
of Science
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Science Classes
Advanced Science 10 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Science 9 or teacher recommendation. Grade(s): 10 Trimesters: 2 Credit: 1 Advanced Science 10 is a two trimester course intended for motivated students who have completed Advanced Science 9. The class studies cell use, cell structure and function, organs, organ systems, and organisms. Such topics include the following material: mutations, genetic disorders, evolution, disease, several human body systems, and ecology. Regular Science Foundations and/or Advanced Science 9 and 10 must be satisfactorily completed BEFORE enrolling in other science courses.
Anatomy & Physiology Prerequisite: Chemistry Foundation and Biology II Foundation recommended Grade(s): 10-12 Trimesters: 2 Credit: 1 Career core elective for: Arts and Communication (P) Health Sciences (T,P) Human Services (T,P) Natural Resources and Agriscience (P) Anatomy & Physiology is a detailed survey of the structure and function of the human organism at the cell, organ and system levels. It is designed for students with interest in science careers and/or college level science courses.
Advanced Placement Biology Prerequisite: Chemistry and Biology II Foundation Grade(s): 10-12 Trimesters: 3 Credit: 1 ½ Career core elective for: Health Sciences (P) Natural Resources and Agriscience (P) Advanced Placement Biology is a class designed to give motivated high school students an opportunity to participate in a college-level biology course. Topics covered include molecules and cells, heredity and evolution, plants, animals and ecology. It aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology.
Advanced Placement Chemistry Prerequisite: Algebra II (concurrent) and Chemistry Foundation Grade(s): 10-12 Trimesters: 3 Credit: 1 ½ Career core elective for: Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology (P) Health Sciences (P) AP Chemistry follows the topics in lecture and in laboratory of a typical first year college course in general chemistry. Students will attain a depth of understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry, competence in answering chemical problems, an ability to express their ideas in writing and orally, and an ability to think clearly and logically. The course will cover the chemical theories that are the foundation for all areas of chemistry. Qualitative and quantitative laboratory work will be an essential component of the course.
Advanced Placement Physics C Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in or have completed Calculus and Physical Foundation Grade(s): 11-12 Trimesters: 2 or 3 Credit: 1 or 1 ½ Career core elective for: Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology (P) The C level physics advanced placement course usually forms the first steps for a college student majoring in engineering, the physical sciences, mathematics, and in some cases, medicine. This course is paralleled by the student’s enrollment in a high school calculus course. Calculus techniques are used frequently in derivations and, when appropriate, in problem solving as applied to physical analysis. A variety of problems describing the physical world are presented. Students enrolling for two trimesters of AP Physics will study the Mechanics portion of the course and review for half of the AP Physics C Exam. Students enrolling for all three trimesters of AP Physics will study both the Mechanics portion and the Electricity & Magnetism portion and prepare for the whole exam.
Advanced Topics in Chemistry Prerequisite: Algebra and Chemistry Grade(s): 10-12 Trimesters: 1 Credit: ½ Career Core elective for: Health Sciences (P) Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology (P) Advanced Topics in Chemistry is a one-trimester course that builds on the skills mastered in Chemistry A/B. Topics will include thermo chemistry, acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction chemistry, kinetics, nuclear chemistry, and electrochemistry. Qualitative and quantitative laboratory work will be an essential component of the course. The trimester will end with a self-directed lab activity.
AstronomyPrerequisite: Earth and Physical Foundations recommended Grade(s): 10-12 Trimesters: 1 Credit: ½ Career core elective for: Natural Resources and Agriscience (P) Astronomy is designed to expose students to the study of our night sky and the many wonders that it holds. Students will be studying the evolution of the planets, lunar surface and features, solar energy, telescopes and their components, constellations, and the driving forces of our solar system. Students will be asked to participate in constellation observation sessions both independently as well as with the class.
Biology Prerequisite: Successful completion of IPEC or teacher recommendation Grade(s): 9-12 Trimesters: 1 Credit: ½ Biology I is the first half of a basic biology class. This class will focus on cell structure and function. The class also investigates the cell’s role in mitosis and meiosis and how these processes result in traits passing from parent to offspring. Pedigrees and genetic disorders are the concluding topics studied.
Chemistry Prerequisite: Chemistry Foundation highly recommended Grade(s): 10-12 Trimesters: 2 Credit: 1 Career core elective for: Business Management, Marketing and Technology (P) Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology (T,P) Health Sciences (P) Human Services (P) Natural Resources and Agriscience (P) Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes in matter that occur around us everyday. Students are exposed to basic chemical theories and concepts. They apply science problem-solving skills to everyday problems. Students are also exposed to a variety of laboratory equipment and techniques.
Ecology Prerequisite: Biology II and Chemistry Foundations recommended Grade(s): 10-12 Trimesters: 1 Credit: ½ Career core elective for: Arts and Communication (T,P) Business Management, Marketing and Technology (P) Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology (T,P) Human Services (T,P) Natural Resources and Agriscience (T,P) This course is a lab/activity-oriented class designed to give students in increased knowledge and awareness about the world in which they live. The ecology course will focus on the interactions between organisms and their environments. Throughout the trimester, topics such as river systems, natural resources, energy flow, population dynamics and the cycling of biotic factors will be surveyed. Special attention will be given to ecology of the Earth focusing on Michigan. Students must be willing to read and study text, observe and analyze the natural world and communicate their findings in both written and oral format.
Geology Prerequisite: Earth Foundations recommended Grade(s): 10-12 Trimesters: 1 Credit: ½ Career core elective for: Arts and Communication (T,P) Business Management, Marketing and Technology (P) Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology (T,P) Human Services (T,P) Natural Resources and Agriscience (T,P) This course is a lab/activity oriented class designed to give students an increased knowledge and awareness about the development and structures of the world in which they live. Geology will focus on the Earth’s history and changes over time, both the present and the past. Students must be willing to read and study text, observe and analyze the natural world and communicate their findings in both written and oral format.
Introduction to Engineering Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 credits of math & 2 credits of science Grade(s): 11-12 Trimesters: 1 Credit: ½ Career core elective for: Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology Students will learn about engineering and doing engineering and talking to engineers. This will be accomplished with a project-based approach that requires students to work as a problem-solving team.
IPEC (Introduction to Physics, Earth and Chemistry) Prerequisite: None Grades: 9-10 Trimesters: 2 Credit: 1 The IPEC course will focus on giving the student an understanding of Earth systems and the energy transformations that occur in biogeochemical cycles, rock cycle, hydrological cycles, and the geological forces that occur in the Earth’s lithosphere. Relevant chemistry concepts will be explored in an Earth system context. Newton’s Law of Motion and the energy transformations associated with motion will also be studied.
Physics: Mechanics of Motion Prerequisite: Physical foundation recommended or be enrolled in Adv. Algebra/Int III Grade(s): 10-12 Trimesters: 1 each Credit: ½ Career core elective for: Business Management, Marketing and Technology (P) Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology (T,P) Health Sciences (P) Human Services (P) Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences. It is the study of energy in all its forms and this course includes such topics as motion, forces, and mechanical energy. The three (3) trimester long Physics classes are structured so that students can take one, two or three of them in any order or at any time after completion of the prerequisites.
Physics: Properties of Matter & Heat Prerequisite: Physical Foundation recommended or be enrolled in Advanced Algebra/Int III Grade(s): 10-12 Trimesters: 1 each Credit: ½ Career core elective for: Business Management, Marketing and Technology (P) Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology (T,P) Health Sciences (P) Human Services (P) Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences. It is the study of energy in all its forms and this course includes such topics as properties of matter, heat, sound, and light. The three (3) trimester long Physics classes are structured so that students can take one, two or three of them in any order or at any time after completion of the prerequisites.
Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, Nuclear (EMN) Prerequisite: Physical Foundation recommended or be enrolled in Advanced Algebra/Int III Grade(s): 10-12 Trimesters: 1 each Credit: ½ Career core elective for: Business Management, Marketing and Technology (P) Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology (T,P) Health Sciences (P) Human Services (P) Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences. It is the study of energy in all its forms and this course includes such topics as electricity & magnetism, and nuclear energy. The three (3) trimester long Physics classes are structured so that students can take one, two or three of them in any order or at any time after completion of the prerequisites.
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