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5110 Physical Science (H)
Grade Level: 9 Year Course
Prerequisite: Placement in Algebra 1H and high 10
Credits
Reading Placement Test scores UC, CSU, NCAA
Permission: Students not meeting the above
prerequisites
may be admitted with satisfactory performance on the
SM
science challenge test.
Physical Science (H) covers basic concepts of
physics and chemistry. It is in-tended to provide
students with the skills to excel in those subjects
in later years. Unlike 5120 and 5130, Physical
Science (H) assumes significant previous science
background including some laboratory experience. The
goal is to teach students to carry out experiments,
collect meaningful and useful data and to draw valid
conclusions from those data. Topics include the use
and conversions of standard SI units, basic
kinematics and Newton's Laws, potential and kinetic
energy, characteristic properties of pure
substances, chemical and physical changes, the
particle theory of matter and chemical reactions.
5120 Physical Science
Grade Level: 9 Year Course
Prerequisite: Placement in Algebra 1, and Reading
Placement 10 Credits
Test Scores UC, CSU, NCAA Permission: Students
placed in 5 110 or 5130 can petition to move to
5120, based on written recommendation from the 8th
grade teacher and placement test scores. Those
wishing to move up from 5130 should prove evidence
of self-motivation and good cooperative learning
skills.
Physical Science covers topics divided approximately
evenly between physics and chemistry. Topics
include: use and conversions of standard SI units,
basic kinematics and Newton's Laws, potential and
kinetic energy, characteristic proper-ties of pure
substances, chemical and physical changes, and the
particle theory of matter. Basic algebraic skills
will be needed. A primary goal is the development of
laboratory skills through heavy emphasis on
experimentation. Please also read the description of
Physical Science B, which follows.
5130 Physical Science B
Grade Level: 9 Year Course
Prerequisite: Placement is automatic for 10 Credits
students not assigned to 5 110 or 5120. UC, CSU,
NCAA
The topics covered and the emphasis on
experimentation are essentially the same as
described for Physical Science. Along with reduced
reliance on mathematic skills, Science 9B is
designed to fit the learning style of students for
whom a more structured classroom environment is
desirable. In 9B the teacher will provide a greater
measure of direction and guidance, and if necessary,
the pace can be adjusted to meet the students'
needs. Like Physical Science, experimentation will
be central to the curriculum of 9B. Students are
expected to learn to use the equipment, make
observations, collect data and make reasonable
interpretation of results. This is a core science
class; students who successfully complete Science 9B
with a B or better or teacher recommendation will be
given full consideration for promotion to Biology
5220.
5210 Biology (H)
Grade Level: 10 Year Course
Prerequisite: A or B in Science 9A or 9H 10 Credits
Permission: Recommendation of 5120 UC, CSU, NCAA
or 5 110 Teacher
An accelerated biology course offered to honors
level students; Biology Honors covers the same
topics as 5220, but in greater depth and at a faster
rate. The molecular and cellular approach is
emphasized. It is presumed that students will be
able to read and understand the text material.
Students will write research papers, design and
conduct experiments.
5220 Biology
Grade Level: 10 Year Course
Prerequisite: C or better in Science 5120 or B or
better 10 Credits
and teacher recommendation in 5130; Required
of UC, CSU, NCAA
all who are not enrolled in 5210 or 5230.
Permission: Teacher Recommendation
This is a traditional college-prep biology course
which lays the foundation common to the study of
biology: the scientific method, cell structure and
function, genetics, and evolutionary theory. The
course also concentrates on classification of
organisms, moving from the simple to the complex,
and their importance to man as a member of an
ecological environment.
5230 Biology B
Grade Level: 10 Year Course
Prerequisite: None 10 Credits
Permission: Teacher Recommendation UC, CSU, NCAA
This laboratory science is designed to introduce
students to basic concepts in biology. Ecology, cell
structure and function, genetics, evolution,
classification, and plant and animal structure will
be studied and investigated in a laboratory setting.
(Note: Students must pass either 5210, 5220, or 5230
in order to meet graduation requirements.)
5313 Sports Medicine
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Semester Course
Prerequisite: B or better in Biology 5
Credits
Permission: None UC, CSU
This course is designed to provide a challenging
academic experience for students interested in
sports medicine, athletic training, physical
therapy, nursing or any other related medical field.
Students will be exposed to the following units of
study: 1) detailed anatomical and biomechanical
study of the major regions of the body; 2) specific
medical conditions and injuries in sport; 3)
scientific principles and techniques of injury
evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and
prevention.
5510 Biology (AP)*
Grade Level: 11,12 Year Course
Prerequisite: A in Biology 5220 or B or better in
10 Credits
Biology H 5210. Students must have achieved B
or UC, CSU, NCAA
better in Chemistry 5580 or 5550.
Permission: Recommendation by the Biology and
Chemistry teacher
This second year course is designed to be the
equivalent of an introductory college biology
course, taken by the freshmen students majoring in
biology. The AP Biology course covers the following
topics: molecules and cells, heredity and evolution,
organisms and population ecology. The textbook used
is a college-level biology text and the labs done
are equivalent to those performed by college
students. Students will be required to spend two (2)
additional hours per week for laboratory work.
5550 Chemistry (H)*
Grade Level: 11, 12 Year Course
Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA in all academic subjects 10
Credits
including B or better in all semesters of
mathematics UC, CSU, NCAA
as well as concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 (or
higher).
A or B in Physical Science 5 110 or A in 5120; A or
B in
Biology (H) or A in Biology.
Permission: Biology Instuctor
This is an accelerated, comprehensive course of
study in chemical concepts and laboratory work, with
an appropriate degree of college-level
sophistication. All essential concepts in both
inorganic and organic chemistry will be covered. Stu-dents
will encounter a wider range of concepts at a higher
level than is possible with the traditional
college-prep class. The extensive breadth and depth
of topics will require a significantly higher level
of sophistication than is encountered in the core
courses. In particular, the treatment of reactions
and reaction mechanisms, as well as chemical
equilibrium, will be more sophisticated. The
laboratory program will emphasize the use of
technology. Students will be expected to acquire the
basic concepts by reading the text. Lecture will be
devoted primarily to expanding on text material.
5570 Chemistry (AP)*
Grade Level: 11,12 Year Course
Prerequisite: Completion of Chemistry (H) 5550 10
Credits
with B+ or better, or Chemistry 5580 with an A. UC,
CSU, NCAA
Permission: Permission of instructor is required of
those who do not meet the prerequisites.
This is a college-level course, taught from a
college text, at college pace. Students are required
to sign up for two (2) additional hours per week in
addition to the regular class time. This additional
time will be used for laboratory experiments. It is
expected that all those who achieve a grade of B or
better will sit for the College Board Advanced
Placement Chemistry examination at the end of the
school year. The class meets before school 4
days/week.
5580 Chemistry
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Year Course
Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA in all academic subjects 10
Credits
including at least a C+ in all Semesters of
science, UC, CSU, NCAA
Algebra 1 and Geometry. Concurrent enrollment
in (or completion of) Algebra 2 is required.
Permission: Biology Instructor
Atraditional college-prep chemistry course, Chem
5580 follows a standard problem-solving approach
and provides a full laboratory experience. Chem 5580
is intended for students who plan to enter a
science-related field, and/or who have a solid
background in mathematics.
5560 Physics
Grade Level: 11, 12 Year Course
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent
enrollment 10 Credits
in Pre-calculus 3420 or Pre-calculus H 3320;
UC, CSU, NCAA
completion of or concurrent enrollment
in, Chemistry 5580 or AP Chemistry 5570 is
suggested.
Permission: Those not qualifying otherwise may seek
recommendation of their Mathematics or Chemistry
teacher.
This course is intended for those college-bound
students who intend to major in a science-related
field. Topics covered include Dynamics, Newtonian
Mechanics, Energy, Rotational Motion, Thermal
Physics, waves and sound, Optics, Electricity and
Magnetism. Emphasis will be placed on application of
problem-solving skills to the concepts covered. This
is the traditional laboratory physics, and relies to
large extent on computer-interfaced experimentation.
5590 Chemistry in the Community
Grade Level 11, 12 Year Course
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA in academic subjects, 10
Credits
C avg. in Algebra 1 and Geometry, C's or better in
each UC, CSU, NCAA
previous semester of science, and completion or
concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2.
This chemistry course follows a conceptual
problem-solving approach. Chem Com is not
recommended for students who intend a
science-related major. ChemCom satisfies the UC lab
science requirement.
5620 Conceptual Physics
Grade Level: 11, 12 Year Course
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Geometry with grade
of 10 Credits
B or better, completion of or concurrent
enrollment UC, CSU, NCAA
in Algebra 2 and a minimum GPA of 2.5. Permission:
Teacher Recommendation
This course deals with the same concepts as are
covered in 5560, but the emphasis is on
understanding and application. Although mathematics
is reduced, the student should have a strong
understanding of Algebra. Conceptual physics is
designed to fit the needs of those college bound
students who want a background in physics, but who
do not intend to major in physical science or
engineering.
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