Science

Course Code: 291310, 291320
Open to:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: Two trimesters
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (d) Laboratory Science requirement

This course emphasizes biological processes from cells to organisms to ecosystems.  Students will be actively engaged in laboratory investigations, concept activities and projects.  A major part of the course involves learning the scientific method through research and experimental technique.  A research paper and long-term experiment may be required.

Course Code: 291210, 291220
Open to:  11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology P and Chemistry P
Length of Course: Two trimesters
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (d) Laboratory Science requirement

AP Biology is a college level course that focuses on four foundational ideas: Evolution, Energetics, Information Storage, and Transmission and Systems Interactions

Course Code: 101510, 101520
Open to:  11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: Two trimesters
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (d) Laboratory Science requirement

This course emphasizes biological processes from cells to organisms to ecosystems.  Students will be actively engaged in laboratory investigations, concept activities and projects. A major part of the course involves learning the scientific method through research and experimental technique. A research paper and long-term experiment may be required.  These topics will be taught from an agricultural perspective using livestock species, soil science, fertilizers, crops, and natural resources.  Through these investigations, students will be able to relate scientific principles to themselves and to the world around them.  Instruction is also given in leadership, citizenship, and project programs through department activities

Course Code: 292110, 292120
Open to:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology P or Agricultural Biology P
Length of Course: Two trimesters
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (d) Laboratory Science requirement

This course is a quantitative and qualitative description of matter, energy, and how chemical processes help drive the Earth system. Topics include atomic structure, chemical reactions, combustion, energy and heat in the Earth system, chemistry of climate change, and the dynamics of chemical reactions in ocean acidification.  Students are expected to apply critical thinking skills to complex problems.  Lab work is required.

Course Code: 100910, 100920
Open to:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agricultural Biology P or Biology P
Length of Course: Two trimesters
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (d) Laboratory Science requirement

This course explores the physical and chemical nature of soil as well as the relationships between soil, plants, animals and agricultural practices. Students will examine properties of soil and land and their connections to plant and animal production. This course integrates biological science practices and knowledge into the practice of sustainable agriculture.

Course Code: 292310, 292320
Open to:  11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology P or Agricultural Biology P and Chemistry P or Chemistry and Agriscience P
Length of Course: Two trimesters
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (d) Laboratory Science requirement

This course is a quantitative and qualitative description of matter and energy and the transformations between them.  Topics include the structure of matter, electron configurations, bonding, nuclear chemistry, states of matter, solutions, reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics.  Independent work by the student will be necessary to gain a top score on the AP test.

Course Code: 293110, 293120
Open to:  11, 12
Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry P
Length of Course: Two trimesters
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (d) Laboratory Science requirement

Students in this course will study mechanics, energy, waves, heat, and electricity.  This class emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving as applied to the physical world.  Lab work and projects are integral components of this course.

Course Code: 293310, 293320
Open to:  11, 12
Prerequisite: Math 8 or Math 8 ACC
Length of Course: Two trimesters
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (d) Laboratory Science requirement

AP Physics 1 is an Algebra-based physics course that investigates kinematics, forces, mechanical energy, rotational motion, gravitation, and oscillatory motion.  Students will primarily focus on learning the AP Physics 1 objectives.

Course Code: 296110, 296120
Open to:  11, 12
Prerequisite: Math 8 or Math 8 ACC
Length of Course: Two trimesters
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (d) Laboratory Science requirement

This course provides an objective overview of physical and biological processes affecting the environment and an exploration of current environmental issues.  Topics will include earth system cycles, population and community ecology, energy, and resource management.  Case studies will be used to connect the curriculum to industry, transportation, development, energy consumption, and politics.

Course Code: 295110, 295120
Open to:  11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology P or Agricultural Biology P and Chemistry P or Chemistry and Agriscience P
Length of Course: Two trimesters
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (d) Laboratory Science requirement

This course acquaints students with the major microbiological and marine organisms, including bacteria, algae, invertebrates, and fish.  Students will learn the structure and function of the organisms and how they affect our world.  Classroom activities will promote technical lab competence and utilize the scientific process of research and reporting.

Course Code: 292330
Open to:   11, 12
Prerequisite: Enrollment in AP Chemistry A and B
Length of Course: One trimester

This course is designed to help the students get a top score on the AP test given in May. Topics include the structure of matter, electron configurations, bonding, nuclear chemistry, states of matter, solutions, reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics. A great deal of lab work and computer work on APEX learning will take place.

Course Code: 293330
Open to:   11, 12
Prerequisite: AP Physics 1 A & B
Length of Course: One trimester

This course is designed to support AP Physics 1 students in successfully passing the AP Physics Exam in May.  Topics covered include Newtonian mechanics, waves and their interactions, electrostatics, and basic circuitry.

Course Code: 300200
Open to:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology P or Agricultural Biology P
Length of Course: One trimesters
College Entrance: Meets one semester of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This is a science elective course intended for students with an interest in astronomy and celestial observations.  The course will give the students a more in-depth look at the areas of early cosmological models, astrophysics, telescopes, solar systems, and universe and cosmic evolution.