| Course Name: | ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY |
| Course ID: | 3014,3013 |
| Course Description: | In this course, students demonstrate their ability to use scientific skills and processes to explore the structural and functional organization of the human organism. Initial emphasis will be on the concepts of homeostasis and levels of organization. This is followed by a study of the human organ systems. |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Semester Course,Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 11-12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Biology and Chemistry
| Course Name: | AP BIOLOGY |
| Course ID: | 303 |
| Course Description: | This course provides college level instruction in a secondary school setting. A college level textbook and materials are used, and there is a rigorous laboratory component. Seven to ten hours a week in out-of-class preparation is expected. Major topics presented include: biological chemistry, molecules and cells, genetics and evolution, and organisms and populations. Students are required to take the AP Biology exam in May. The exam fee is approximately $85. |
| Credit: | 2 |
| Length: | Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 11-12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Chemistry and Algebra II
Weighted Course
High School Assessment Test Requirement
| Course Name: | AP PSYCHOLOGY |
| Course ID: | 243 |
| Course Description: | This course provides college level instruction in a secondary school setting. Using an inquiry approach to learning, students are introduced to the methods psychologists use when studying the behavior of humans and animals. Facts, principles, and phenomena of each major subfield within psychology are explored. Students must take the AP Psychology exam in May. Exam fee is approximately $85. Purchase of support materials is optional. This course satisfies the pathway course requirement for all students enrolled in the Government/Public Services and Health Services/Consumer Services pathways. |
| Credit: | 2 |
| Length: | Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 11-12 |
* Additional Information:
Weighted Course
| Course Name: | COSMETOLOGY I |
| Course ID: | 8051 |
| Course Description: | This course is the first year of a three-semester program which requires 1500 hours of instruction, 1000 of which must be earned by the end of the junior year. Students develop and practice basic skills in hair, skin, and nail care, develop a broad understanding of the variety of career options available to a licensed cosmetologist, and learn how science and math are fundamental aspects of the practice of cosmetology. Units include anatomy and physiology, infection control, basic chemistry, and electricity. All students are required to participate in a 300 hour work-based learning experience during the summer. |
| Credit: | 6 |
| Length: | Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 11 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Algebra I or Algebra IB
Prerequisite Course(s): Foundations of Art or Foundations of Art B ($120 for kit)
Proof of Health Insurance is required
| Course Name: | HUMAN GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT |
| Course ID: | 6624,6623 |
| Course Description: | This course focuses on human development from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on theories of physical, cognitive and psycho-social development, the effect of heredity and the environment, the role of caregivers and the family, health and safety concerns, and contemporary issues. Students explore special challenges to growth and development. Students have opportunities for guided observation of children from birth through adolescence in a variety of settings to help them better understand theories of human development. Students begin to develop the components of a working portfolio to be assembled upon completion of the internship. Students earning a B or higher in each Teacher Academy course may receive articulated college credit. |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Semester Course,Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 10-12 |
| Course Name: | INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SERVICE |
| Course ID: | 6334,6330 |
| Course Description: | This course is designed to give students a sampling of the many career experiences available in the Health and Human Services career cluster. Students engage in real life situations and problem solving in the fields of health care, education, law enforcement, and emergency services. By solving problems that occur commonly in each of these professions, students not only become aware of the skills necessary to be successful, but also learn to appreciate the importance of health and human services in our modern communities. |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Semester Course,Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 10-12 |
| Course Name: | PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES - PHS Only |
| Course ID: | 3153,3150 |
| Course Description: | This course provides an introduction to the biomedical sciences through exciting “hands-on” projects and problems. Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes, and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions to determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person. After determining the factors responsible for the death, the students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. Key biological concepts including homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against disease are embedded in the curriculum. Engineering principles including the design process, feedback loops, fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to function are incorporated in the curriculum where appropriate. The course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses. |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Semester Course,Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 9-11 |
| Course Name: | PSYCHOLOGY |
| Course ID: | 2097,2094 |
| Course Description: | Using an inquiry approach to learning, students learn about the biological, sociological, environmental, and cultural influences on human behavior. Understanding that human behavior is a combination of many factors, students are able to understand and cope with the many frustrations, conflicts, and problems associated with living in a modern society. This course satisfies the pathway course requirement for all students enrolled in the Government/Public Services and Health Services/Consumer Services pathways.omplete |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Semester Course,Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 11-12 |
| Course Name: | STATISTICS |
| Course ID: | 4204,4200 |
| Course Description: | This course includes an introduction to exploratory analysis of data, planning and conducting a study, probability and simulation, and statistical inference. |
| Credit: | 1 |
| Length: | Semester Course,Full Year Course |
| Grade Level: | 11-12 |
* Additional Information:
Prerequisite Course(s): Algebra II or Algebra IIB