Science
The Science Department introduces students to fundamental and basic principles of Science which will provide a background for living in today’s technological world. The faculty encourages students in the paths of discovery, inquiry, critical evaluation and self-reliance as a means of developing human values.
Any Freshman who wishes to be considered for Living Environment Honors should submit the appropriate form. Placement is at the discretion of the Science Department.
Students are recommended for the Honors Program on the basis of their academic performance. The status of each student will be evaluated annually.
Each of the following courses earns one credit
Living Environment
410 Living Environment
411 Living Environment Honors
This is a Regents laboratory course in biological concepts and their applications including ecology, evolution, genetics, biochemistry, reproduction and development.
Chemistry [The Physical Setting]
420 Chemistry
421 Chemistry Honors
This is a Regents laboratory course presenting applications and concepts in matter and energy, atomic structure, bonding, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base theory, electrochemistry and organic chemistry.
Physics [The Physical Setting]
430 Physics
431 Physics Honors
This is a Regents laboratory course involving the student in learning mechanics, wave theory, electricity, magnetism and concepts in Nuclear and Modern Physics. A working knowledge of mathematical concepts is necessary for those who wish to take this course.
PREREQUISITE: Student must be taking or have finished Math B
Earth Science [The Physical Setting]
440 Earth Science
442 Earth Science Honors
This is a Regents laboratory course which involves a detailed study of meteorology and geology. It also includes an investigation into astronomy, the history of the earth, environment and resource management.
Advanced Placement Biology
441 AP Biology
This intense course follows the College Board syllabus for college-level biology. It enables the highly motivated student to investigate biological principles and concepts in greater depth. Extensive laboratory experience, including dissection of the fetal pig, is an integral part of this course. Students are selected by teacher recommendations. There is a lab fee of $50.00. Students are required to take the AP Examination in May. (The student assumes the cost of the examination.) This course may be taken for college credit through College Advantage Program.
Advanced Placement Chemistry
434 AP Chemistry
This intense course follows the College Board syllabus for college-level chemistry. It enables the highly motivated student to explore in greater depth, chemical principles and concepts. Students will also attain a greater understanding of fundamentals and an increased competence in dealing with chemical problems. Extensive laboratory investigations are an integral part of this course. Students are selected by teacher recommendations. There is a lab fee of $50.00. Students are required to take the AP Examination in May. (The student assumes the cost of the examination.)
This course may be taken for college credit through College Advantage Program.
Advanced Placement Physics
432 AP Physics
This intense course follows the College Board syllabus for college-level physics. It enables the highly motivated student to investigate the principles of Physics in greater depth. Extensive laboratory investigations are an integral part of this course. Students are selected by teacher recommendations. There is a lab fee of $50.00. Students are required to take the AP Examination in May. (The student assumes the cost of the examination.)
This course may be taken for college credit through College Advantage Program.
Science and Humanity
443 Science/Humanity
Open to Seniors
This elective course gives students the opportunity to investigate and discuss the relationship humanity shares with planet Earth. The curriculum includes such issues as human awareness and the search for truth, as well as, overpopulation, pollution control, animal protection, and the greenhouse effect. Student participation and full presentations are an integral part of this course.
The Human Condition
444 Human Condition
Open to Seniors
This elective course gives students the opportunity to study the detailed structure and function, as well as maintenance of the Human Body. Students will attain a greater understanding of the nature and treatment of human diseases and disorders.
Laboratory Assistant Program
Living Environment 467 Lab Assistant B
Chemistry 468 Lab Assistant C
Physics/Earth Science 469 Lab Assistant P
A student in this program will assist a teacher in any of the Biology, Chemistry or Physics/Earth Science Labs. She may assist in the advanced preparation of the lab or assist students who are making up the labs.
PREREQUISITE FOR LAB ASSISTANT COURSES:
For Living Environment Lab Assistant 410 or 411
For Chemistry Lab Assistant 420 or 421
For Physics Lab Assistant 430 or 431
For Earth Science Lab Assistant 440 or 442
Recommendation by a Science Department member is required for all these courses.
Registration for Lab Assistant courses will take place in September.