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This introductory course will include life, earth, and physical science with emphasis on understanding the basic concepts of each with practical application to everyday life of the student.
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Physical Science is an introductory course for the student who is interested in science. The student learns how to use the scientific method in problem solving situations presented in the classroom. The course consits of the study of chemistry and physics on an exploratory level, giving the student a basic preparation to be able to take other course offerings in science.
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This course will cover all the fundamental concepts of biology with emphasis on their application to everyday living.
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This course offers a general survey of the basic concepts of biology, which includes the study of the cell, genetics, and evolution. This course also gives an introduction to plant, animal, and human biology.
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This is an entry-level biology honors class. Students need the above prerequisites, in addition a willingness to be challenged and an interest in science. Students need to know how to work independently as well as cooperatively in a group setting.
The course will have an emphasis on the chemical approach to biology, covering cellular biology and its aspects, genetics, plant, animal, and human biology. Evolution and ecology are also covered. In addition to the regular course work required, each student will be required to write three documented research papers, one for each of the first 3 quarters and complete one major independent project at the end of the 4th quarter.
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This is a college level class with lecture and laboratory instruction, which expand upon topics presented in Biology with emphasis on biochemical processes. Successful performance on a standardized Advanced Placement exam upon completion of this course may result in credit granted in biology at some colleges or advancement in the biological sciences in college. Students may obtain advanced placement and/or college credit from participating colleges based on the Advanced Placement exam.
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This course is for students who want to know about chemistry and its use in everyday life. Not recommended for the college bound student.
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Chemistry I is a lab-oriented course to acquaint students with specific methodology and to provide a quantitative and problem solving approach to the understanding of matter and energy, the nature of the atome, and chemical reactions. It is essential for students planning a career in science, engineering, medicine, or for taking College Chemistry. It is essential for the college bound student.
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College Chemistry I is a course designed for first semester college level general chemistry. Students achieving a C or better will receive 4 dual credit college credits from Benedictine College in Atchison, Mansas and 1 honors credit in science. The course will cover all first semester chemistry topics and labs. Topics covered are as follows: measurements and dimensional analysis, stiochiometry, atomic theory, naming compounds, solution stiochiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, atomic structure, quantum mechanics, periodic properties, Lewis structure bonding, VSEPR theory bonding, molecular orbital theory, and colligative properties of solutions.
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This course covers the same material, but in greater in-depth, than Chemistry I. It is taught at an accelerated pace and will require two documented research papers and one research project.
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College Chemistry II is a course designed for second semester college level general chemistry students. Students achieving a C or better for the course, will receive 4 college credits from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. The course will cover second semester topics and lab work in chemistry. The topics will include: intermolecular forces in liquids and solids, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, p-block and d-block elements, and complex ions and coordination compounds.
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A lab course for students who have an interest and ability in science. It includes the study of motion, electricity, and magnetism. It is recommended for students planning to study science, math, engineering, architecture and biophysics. It is definitely a course for the college bound.
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This course is designed to be the equivalent of the general physics courses taught in college. Laboratory experiments are used to introduce and reinforce the theoretical aspects of the subject. Successful performance on the standardized Advanced Placement exam, upon completion of this course, may result in credit at some colleges or advanced placement in the physical science courses in college.
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Anatomy I will provide a comprehensive study of skeletal and muscular anatomy of the human body. This course is recommended for any student planning a career in biology or in any medical career in college program of studies.
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Anatomy II will provide a comprehensive study of the nervous, cardio-vascular, and other systems of the human body. This course is recommended for any student planning a career in biology or in any medical career in college program of studies.
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Physiology will cover the functions of cells, tissues and organs of the systems of the human body. Physiology is strongly recommended for students wishing to pursue a medical or biological field in college.
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This course will cover the chemistry, physiology, genetics, evolution and the diversity of living animals, both invertebrate and vertebrate. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the scientific approach to evolution, classification, species concept and the patterns of structure and function found in the animal kingdom. In addition to the normal course work, the student will be expected to do field collections, identifications, lab dissections and research projects, culminating in a power point presentation.
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