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| Listed below are the subjects being offered in the Science Department. Just click on the subject and read the course description. Make sure to check if there is any prerequisite required. |
NOTE: CLASSES DENOTED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ARE LIMITED TO STUDENTS IN AN OFFICIAL BILINGUAL PROGRAM. CHECK FOR BILINGUAL APPROVED SUBJECT CARD.
BIOLOGY REGULAR 33210 HONORS 35210
*POLISH 33216
*SPANISH 33218
*CANTONESE 33219
GRADES OFFERED: 9-10
PREREQUISITES: 8.0 and above reading level/Honors requires teacher approval
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study life sciences from the simplest to the most complex organism. Study the basics of life, genetics, microbiology, plant science, animal science, evolution, taxonomy and ecology through lecture, discussion, experimentation and technology.
CHEMISTRY REGULAR 33410
HONORS 35410
*POLISH 33416
*SPANISH 33418
*CANTONESE 33419
GRADES OFFERED: 10-12
PREREQUISITES: Previous credit in one of the following: Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science or Biology; Honors also requires teacher approval
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The study of the introductory concepts and the technology of modern chemistry. The course will include a laboratory component with emphasis on safety and measurement techniques.
The course content will include properties of matter and structure, chemical formulas and equations (stoichiometry), solutions (acids & bases) and gas laws.
EARTH SCIENCE
ENGLISH 33510
*POLISH 33516
*SPANISH 33518
*CANTONESE 33519
GRADES OFFERED: 9-11
PREREQUISITES: 7.4 and above Reading level
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study the earth and its location in space through experiments and observation to discover a wide range of principles in the earth sciences.
The term earth science is a broad one, encompassing geology, paleontology, plate tectonics, astronomy, meteorology, and oceanography.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ENGLISH 33910
*POLISH 33916
*SPANISH 33918
*CANTONESE 33919
GRADES OFFERED: 9-11
PREREQUISITES: 8.0 and above Reading level
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study of the dynamic interactions of Matter and Energy on the planet Earth. Environmental Science students will make scientifically sound decision
s about local, national, and global issues. These decisions will be based on the scientific process: observe; interpret; identify and control variables; gather; examine,
and use evidence to support claims; recognize bias; consider tradeoffs; propose alternative explanations. Environmental
HONORS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 36910
GRADES OFFERED: 9-11
PREREQUISITES: Teacher Approval
CREDIT:1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study ecosystem, water resources, land resources, air resources, populations, and energy using Northwestern University's.
Looking at the Environment curriculum (LATE). The LATE course employs geographic visualization and data analysis tools in an inquiry based approach to science education.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 37610
GRADES OFFERED: 12
EQUISITES:See guidelines for AP + IB (1 yr. of Earth Science, Biology, or Environmental Science and 1 yr. of Chemistry)
CREDIT:1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prepare for the AP examination by enrolling in this college level course of lecture, laboratory and fieldwork.
If you perform well on the exam, you may earn college credit in addition to high school credit. The National College Board produces the syllabus.
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 33810
GRADES OFFERED: 9-12
PREREQUISITES: Credit in biology and one other science, preferably chemistry and teacher approval.
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study the structures and functions of the human body. Essential for students interested in biological, medical, and health-oriented programs, such as nursing, medicine, and lab technology.
PHYSICS REGULAR 33310
HONORS 35310
*POLISH 33316
*SPANISH 33318
*CANTONESE 33319
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: C in Algebra and Geometry. Honors requires A or B inAlgebra and Geometry and teacher approval.
CREDIT: 1
COURSE SCRIPTION:Conduct laboratory experiments involving interaction between matter and energy, and develop skills in drawing conclusions from observation. Students will have the satisfaction of understanding and predicting the outcome of activities of the physical world occurring around them.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY 37210
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: See Guidelines for AP + IB
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prepare for the AP exam by enrolling in this college level course. If you do well on the exam, you may earn college credit in addition to high school credit. The National College Board produces the syllabus.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY 37410
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: See Guidelines for AP + IB
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prepare for the AP exam by enrolling in this college level course. If you do well on the exam, you may earn college credit in addition to high school credit. Perform laboratory experiments to learn chemical calculations and the mathematical formulation of principles.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS 37310
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: See Guidelines for AP (2 yrs. Of Science required)
CREDIT: 1
COURSE SCRIPTION:Prepare for the AP exam by enrolling in this college level course. If you do well on the exam, you may earn college credit in addition to high school credit. Increase your understanding of the laws of physics and how they are applied to the physical world.
HONORS ASTRONOMY 35010
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Credit in physics or chemistry, an "A" or "B" in Algebra and Geometry,and teacher approval.
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Class will cover the four basic areas of astronomy: Planetary dynamics, Stellar dynamics, Galactic dynamics, and Cosmology. The focus of the class will be to use simple principles of physics and chemistry to understand the formation and motion of celestial objects and the universe. Labs will be conducted weekly using self-collected data or data from professional observatories and particle accelerators. Students will have access to a wide range of modern scientific instruments.
HONORS ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE 30610
GRADES OFFERED:11-12
PREREQUISITES: An "A" or "B" in Earth & Space Science and teacher approval '
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Course will cover basic and advanced concepts of meteorology and climatology, including: Weather Elements and Observations; Atmospheric Temperature, Moisture and Motion; Weather Analysis and Forecasting; Satellite and Radar Interpretation; Severe Storms; Climate Classification; Past, Present and Future Climates of the World; El Nino; Global Warming. The focus of the class will be to use simple principles of physics and real-time observations to understand the complex interaction of the Earth's atmosphere with the lithosphere and biosphere. Labs will be conducted regularly using data collected from Curie's Weather Net station and from individual student observations. Students will learn the process of forecasting and interpreting a wide variety of weather and climatic data.
BIOLOGY REGULAR 33210 HONORS 35210
*POLISH 33216
*SPANISH 33218
*CANTONESE 33219
GRADES OFFERED: 9-10
PREREQUISITES: 8.0 and above reading level/Honors requires teacher approval
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study life sciences from the simplest to the most complex organism. Study the basics of life, genetics, microbiology, plant science, animal science, evolution, taxonomy and ecology through lecture, discussion, experimentation and technology.
CHEMISTRY REGULAR 33410
HONORS 35410
*POLISH 33416
*SPANISH 33418
*CANTONESE 33419
GRADES OFFERED: 10-12
PREREQUISITES: Previous credit in one of the following: Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science or Biology; Honors also requires teacher approval
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The study of the introductory concepts and the technology of modern chemistry. The course will include a laboratory component with emphasis on safety and measurement techniques.
The course content will include properties of matter and structure, chemical formulas and equations (stoichiometry), solutions (acids & bases) and gas laws.
EARTH SCIENCE
ENGLISH 33510
*POLISH 33516
*SPANISH 33518
*CANTONESE 33519
GRADES OFFERED: 9-11
PREREQUISITES: 7.4 and above Reading level
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study the earth and its location in space through experiments and observation to discover a wide range of principles in the earth sciences.
The term earth science is a broad one, encompassing geology, paleontology, plate tectonics, astronomy, meteorology, and oceanography.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ENGLISH 33910
*POLISH 33916
*SPANISH 33918
*CANTONESE 33919
GRADES OFFERED: 9-11
PREREQUISITES: 8.0 and above Reading level
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study of the dynamic interactions of Matter and Energy on the planet Earth. Environmental Science students will make scientifically sound decision
s about local, national, and global issues. These decisions will be based on the scientific process: observe; interpret; identify and control variables; gather; examine,
and use evidence to support claims; recognize bias; consider tradeoffs; propose alternative explanations. Environmental
HONORS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 36910
GRADES OFFERED: 9-11
PREREQUISITES: Teacher Approval
CREDIT:1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study ecosystem, water resources, land resources, air resources, populations, and energy using Northwestern University's.
Looking at the Environment curriculum (LATE). The LATE course employs geographic visualization and data analysis tools in an inquiry based approach to science education.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 37610
GRADES OFFERED: 12
EQUISITES:See guidelines for AP + IB (1 yr. of Earth Science, Biology, or Environmental Science and 1 yr. of Chemistry)
CREDIT:1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prepare for the AP examination by enrolling in this college level course of lecture, laboratory and fieldwork.
If you perform well on the exam, you may earn college credit in addition to high school credit. The National College Board produces the syllabus.
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 33810
GRADES OFFERED: 9-12
PREREQUISITES: Credit in biology and one other science, preferably chemistry and teacher approval.
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study the structures and functions of the human body. Essential for students interested in biological, medical, and health-oriented programs, such as nursing, medicine, and lab technology.
PHYSICS REGULAR 33310
HONORS 35310
*POLISH 33316
*SPANISH 33318
*CANTONESE 33319
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: C in Algebra and Geometry. Honors requires A or B inAlgebra and Geometry and teacher approval.
CREDIT: 1
COURSE SCRIPTION:Conduct laboratory experiments involving interaction between matter and energy, and develop skills in drawing conclusions from observation. Students will have the satisfaction of understanding and predicting the outcome of activities of the physical world occurring around them.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY 37210
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: See Guidelines for AP + IB
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prepare for the AP exam by enrolling in this college level course. If you do well on the exam, you may earn college credit in addition to high school credit. The National College Board produces the syllabus.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY 37410
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: See Guidelines for AP + IB
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prepare for the AP exam by enrolling in this college level course. If you do well on the exam, you may earn college credit in addition to high school credit. Perform laboratory experiments to learn chemical calculations and the mathematical formulation of principles.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS 37310
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: See Guidelines for AP (2 yrs. Of Science required)
CREDIT: 1
COURSE SCRIPTION:Prepare for the AP exam by enrolling in this college level course. If you do well on the exam, you may earn college credit in addition to high school credit. Increase your understanding of the laws of physics and how they are applied to the physical world.
HONORS ASTRONOMY 35010
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Credit in physics or chemistry, an "A" or "B" in Algebra and Geometry,and teacher approval.
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Class will cover the four basic areas of astronomy: Planetary dynamics, Stellar dynamics, Galactic dynamics, and Cosmology. The focus of the class will be to use simple principles of physics and chemistry to understand the formation and motion of celestial objects and the universe. Labs will be conducted weekly using self-collected data or data from professional observatories and particle accelerators. Students will have access to a wide range of modern scientific instruments.
HONORS ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE 30610
GRADES OFFERED:11-12
PREREQUISITES: An "A" or "B" in Earth & Space Science and teacher approval '
CREDIT: 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Course will cover basic and advanced concepts of meteorology and climatology, including: Weather Elements and Observations; Atmospheric Temperature, Moisture and Motion; Weather Analysis and Forecasting; Satellite and Radar Interpretation; Severe Storms; Climate Classification; Past, Present and Future Climates of the World; El Nino; Global Warming. The focus of the class will be to use simple principles of physics and real-time observations to understand the complex interaction of the Earth's atmosphere with the lithosphere and biosphere. Labs will be conducted regularly using data collected from Curie's Weather Net station and from individual student observations. Students will learn the process of forecasting and interpreting a wide variety of weather and climatic data.