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EARTH SCIENCE
3024 1 Credit Semester Grades 9-12
3023 1 Credit Full Year Grades 9-12
In this course, students must demonstrate the ability to use scientific skills and processes to explain the physical and chemical interactions of the environment, earth, and universe that occur over time. Major topics studied include astronomy, geology, meteorology, and oceanography.
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HONORS EARTH SCIENCE
3044 1 Credit Semester Grades 9-12
3043 1 Credit Full Year Grades 9-12
In this course, students must demonstrate the ability to use scientific skills and processes to explain the physical and chemical interactions of the environment, earth, and universe that occur over time. Major topics studied include astronomy, involves a high degree of academic rigor. Students are expected to demonstrate, by engaging in high level laboratory and research investigations, ways of thinking and acting that are inherent in the practice of science. High-level problem solving and analytical skills are a must for success in this course.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
3114 1 Credit Semester Grades 11, 12
3113 1 Credit Full Year Grades 11, 12
This course is designed to make students more aware of their environment and the impact they have on it. Basic concepts and principles related to ecology and conservation are emphasized.
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PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I
3094 1 Credit Semester Grades 11, 12
3093 1 Credit Full Year Grades 11, 12
In this course, students use the skills and processes of science to investigate basic physics topics. Concepts are introduced and developed using a hands-on approach through the exploration of day-to-day real life situations. Topics studied include forces, motion, sound, and light. This course and the completion of Principles of Physics II are required to meet the University System of Maryland requirement for a lab science. PRE: Algebra I or Algebra IB
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CHEMISTRY
3074 1 Credit Semester Grades 10-12
3073 1 Credit Full Year Grades 10-12
In this course, students demonstrate their ability to use scientific skills and processes to explore matter, its properties and structure, and changes that can occur in its structure and composition. Laboratory investigations are a vital part of this course. PRE: Geometry or Geometry B
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PHYSICS
3104 1 Credit Semester Grades 9-12
3103 1 Credit Full Year Grades 9-12
In this course, students demonstrate their ability to use scientific skills and processes to explain the interaction of matter and energy, and the energy transformations that occur. Major topics studied include forces, motion, waves, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. Laboratory investigations are a vital part of this course. PRE: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or Algebra IIB
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HONORS BIOLOGY
3064 1 Credit Semester Grades 9-12
3063 1 Credit Full Year Grades 9-12
In this course, students demonstrate their ability to use scientific skills and processes, as well as major biological concepts, to explain the uniqueness and interdependence of living organisms, their interactions with the environment, and the continuation of life on earth. Major topics studied include the chemistry of life, cell structure and processes, genetics, change over time, and ecology. This course involves a high degree of academic rigor. Students are expected to demonstrate, by engaging in high level laboratory and research investigations, the ways of thinking and acting that are inherent in the practice of science. High-level problem solving and analytical skills are a must for success in this course. One (1) credit in biology is required for graduation.
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HONORS CHEMISTRY
3084 1 Credit Semester Grades 9-12
3083 1 Credit Full Year Grades 9-12
In this course, students demonstrate their ability to use scientific skills and processes to explore matter, its properties and structure, and changes that can occur in its structure and composition. This course involves a high degree of academic rigor. Students are expected to demonstrate, by engaging in high level laboratory and research investigation, ways of practical thinking and acting that are inherent in the practice of science. High-level problem solving and analytical skills are a must for success in this course. PRE: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or Algebra IIB
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HONORS PHYSICS
3107 1 Credit Semester Grades 9-12
3106 1 Credit Full Year Grades 9-12
In this course, students demonstrate their ability to use scientific skills and processes to explain the interaction of matter and energy, and the energy transformations that occur. Major topics studied include forces, motion, waves, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. This course involves a high degree of academic rigor. Students are expected to demonstrate, by engaging in high level laboratory and research investigation, ways of practical thinking and acting that are inherent in the practice of science. High-level problem solving and analytical skills are necessary for success in this course. PRE: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Trig/Func/Stats or Honors Trig/Func/Stats
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PHYSICS
3104 1 Credit Semester Grades 9-12
3103 1 Credit Full Year Grades 9-12
In this course, students demonstrate their ability to use scientific skills and processes to explain the interaction of matter and energy, and the energy transformations that occur. Major topics studied include forces, motion, waves, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. Laboratory investigations are a vital part of this course. PRE: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or Algebra IIB
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AP BIOLOGY
0303 2 Credits Full Year Grades 11, 12
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. PRE: Chemistry and Algebra II
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AP CHEMISTRY
0313 2 Credits Full Year Grades 11, 12
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. At least seven to ten hours per week of outside class preparation is expected. Major topics presented include structure of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium and kinetics, and thermodynamics. Students are required to take the AP Chemistry exam in May. The exam fee is approximately $85. PRE: Chemistry or Honors Chemistry
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AP PHYSICS
0323 2 Credits Full Year Grades 11, 12
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. Extensive outside of class preparation is expected to meet the demands of this course. The course includes topics from classic and modern physics. Knowledge of advanced algebra and trigonometry are required. The basic ideas of calculus are introduced in connection with physical concepts such as acceleration and work. Students are required to take the AP Physics exam in May. The course is geared towards the Physics B exam. The exam fee is approximately $85. PRE: Physics or Honors Physics and Trig/Function/Statistics, Honors Trig/Function/Statistics or Honors Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus
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HONORS BIOLOGY
3064 1 Credit Semester Grades 9-12
3063 1 Credit Full Year Grades 9-12
In this course, students demonstrate their ability to use scientific skills and processes, as well as major biological concepts, to explain the uniqueness and interdependence of living organisms, their interactions with the environment, and the continuation of life on earth. Major topics studied include the chemistry of life, cell structure and processes, genetics, change over time, and ecology. This course involves a high degree of academic rigor. Students are expected to demonstrate, by engaging in high level laboratory and research investigations, the ways of thinking and acting that are inherent in the practice of science. High-level problem solving and analytical skills are a must for success in this course. One (1) credit in biology is required for graduation.
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HONORS CHEMISTRY
3084 1 Credit Semester Grades 9-12
3083 1 Credit Full Year Grades 9-12
In this course, students demonstrate their ability to use scientific skills and processes to explore matter, its properties and structure, and changes that can occur in its structure and composition. This course involves a high degree of academic rigor. Students are expected to demonstrate, by engaging in high level laboratory and research investigation, ways of practical thinking and acting that are inherent in the practice of science. High-level problem solving and analytical skills are a must for success in this course. PRE: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or Algebra IIB
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CHEMISTRY
3074 1 Credit Semester Grades 10-12
3073 1 Credit Full Year Grades 10-12
In this course, students demonstrate their ability to use scientific skills and processes to explore matter, its properties and structure, and changes that can occur in its structure and composition. Laboratory investigations are a vital part of this course. PRE: Geometry or Geometry B
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HONORS PHYSICS
3107 1 Credit Semester Grades 9-12
3106 1 Credit Full Year Grades 9-12
In this course, students demonstrate their ability to use scientific skills and processes to explain the interaction of matter and energy, and the energy transformations that occur. Major topics studied include forces, motion, waves, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. This course involves a high degree of academic rigor. Students are expected to demonstrate, by engaging in high level laboratory and research investigation, ways of practical thinking and acting that are inherent in the practice of science. High-level problem solving and analytical skills are necessary for success in this course. PRE: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Trig/Func/Stats or Honors Trig/Func/Stats
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PHYSICS
3104 1 Credit Semester Grades 9-12
3103 1 Credit Full Year Grades 9-12
In this course, students demonstrate their ability to use scientific skills and processes to explain the interaction of matter and energy, and the energy transformations that occur. Major topics studied include forces, motion, waves, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. Laboratory investigations are a vital part of this course. PRE: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or Algebra IIB
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AP BIOLOGY
0303 2 Credits Full Year Grades 11, 12
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. PRE: Chemistry and Algebra II
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AP CHEMISTRY
0313 2 Credits Full Year Grades 11, 12
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. At least seven to ten hours per week of outside class preparation is expected. Major topics presented include structure of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium and kinetics, and thermodynamics. Students are required to take the AP Chemistry exam in May. The exam fee is approximately $85. PRE: Chemistry or Honors Chemistry
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AP PHYSICS
0323 2 Credits Full Year Grades 11, 12
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. Extensive outside of class preparation is expected to meet the demands of this course. The course includes topics from classic and modern physics. Knowledge of advanced algebra and trigonometry are required. The basic ideas of calculus are introduced in connection with physical concepts such as acceleration and work. Students are required to take the AP Physics exam in May. The course is geared towards the Physics B exam. The exam fee is approximately $85. PRE: Physics or Honors Physics and Trig/Function/Statistics, Honors Trig/Function/Statistics or Honors Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus
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