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.

Living Environment                                       410 Living Environment                    1 Credit

                                                                        411 Living Environment Honors       1 Credit

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                                                1 Credit

                                                                        421 Chemistry Honors                                   1 Credit

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                                         1 Credit

                                                                        431 Physics Honors                            1 Credit

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                               1 Credit

                                                                        442 Earth Science Honors                 1 Credit

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                           1 Credit

This intense, college level course 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.  There is a lab fee of $50.00.  Students taking the course are required to take the AP Examination.  (The cost of the examination is assumed by the student.)

To take this course, a student must receive Departmental Approval.

This course may be taken for college credit through Operation Step-Up.

Advanced Placement Chemistry                    434 AP Chemistry                              1 Credit

This intense, college level course 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.  There is a lab fee of $50.00.   Students taking the course are required to take the AP Examination.  (The cost of the examination is assumed by the student.) 

To take this course, a student must receive Departmental Approval.

This course may be taken for college credit through Operation Step-Up.

Advanced Placement Physics                         432 AP Physics                                           1 Credit

This intense, college level course enables the highly motivated student to investigate the principles of Physics in greater depth.  There is a lab fee of $50.00. Students taking the course are required to take the AP Examination.  (The cost of the examination is assumed by the student.) 

To take this course, a student must receive Departmental Approval.

This course may be taken for college credit through Operation Step-Up.

Science and Humanity                       443 Science/Humanity                                    1 Credit

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                                    1 Credit

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                                                                                   0.67 Credit

            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.