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BIOLOGY
1 & 2
Biology 1 &
2 is a two-semester introductory course in the life science. Although
the content will vary with available materials and instructors'
background, some continuity is maintained by following the SFUSD's
course outline and the California State Framework.
The
first semester explores such topics as an introduction to science
and biology, the cell, cellular physiology, biochemistry and bioenergtics,
cellular division and genetics, evolution, classification, microbiology
and recombinant DNA biotechnology.
The
second semester follows the phylogenetic format covering such topics
as protists, fungi, nonvascular and vascular plants, animals and
the interactions between the ecosphere and biosphere.
GRADE
LEVEL: 9 - 10 PREREQUISITES:
None
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BIOLOGY/
ADVANCED PLACEMENT 1 & 2
This
course parallels an introductory college biology course. It covers
the origin of life, cell physiology, biochemistry, embryology, evolutionary
survey of the animals and their interrelationships, human physiology,
botany, genetics, and population biology. Laboratory activities
follow the format prescribed by the CEEB curriculum. This course
is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement examination
in May.
GRADE
LEVEL: 11 - 12 PREREQUISITES:
Biology 1 & 2; Chemistry 1 & 2; Grade of B in both classes;
permission of teacher
PHYSIOLOGY
1 & 2
This
is an introductory course to human anatomy and physiology.
The
first semester covers basic anatomical concepts, inorganic chemistry
and biochemistry, cellular structures and metabolism, tissues, skeletal
and muscular systems, nervous system and sensory accessories.
The
second semester covers nutrition, food and metabolism, digestive
system, blood and circulatory system, skin and excretory system,
respiratory system, endocrine system and genetics.
GRADE
LEVEL: 11 - 12 PREREQUISITES:
Biology 1 & 2 with a C or higher; completion of Physical Science
requirement suggested
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BIOTECHNOLOGY
Course covers genetics & molecularbiology w/labs (bacterial transformation, PCR, gel electrophoresis and trait inheritance in fruitflies and C. elegans). UC approved Life Science w/Labs . GRADE
LEVEL: 11 - 12 PREREQUISITES:
Biology 1 & 2 and Chemistry
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CHEMISTRY
1 & 2
This course covers
the principles of general chemistry with emphasis on making observations
and recording quantitative laboratory measurements to enable the student
to understand chemical concepts.
The first semester covers fundamentals of measurement and the use
of significant figures, calculations involving formulas and balanced
chemical equations, the atomic theory, solutes-solutions, the kinetic
theory of gases, enthalpy, entropy and free energy relationships in
physical and chemical changes and electron structure.
The second semester covers basic principles of nuclear chemistry,
chemical equilibrium, rates of chemical reactions, colligative properties,
acid-base chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemical
cells, the periodic table, bonding between atoms and the structures
of molecules and a brief study or organic chemistry.
GRADE LEVEL: 10 - 12 PREREQUISITES: Completion
of Biology 1 & 2 with a B or better; Algebra 2 with an A for 10th
graders, C or better for 11 graders; concurrent enrollment in Geometry
for 11th grade and course completion for 12th graders
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CHEMISTRY
1 & 2/HONORS
The emphasis is
on the fundamental principles of chemistry and is designed for those
students with a strong mathematics background and the ability to understand
and apply difficult theoretical concepts. Subject areas are covered
in greater depth, at a faster pace, and with more laboratory work
than the regular chemistry course.
GRADE LEVEL: 10 - 12 PREREQUISITES: Completion
of Biology 1 & 2 with a B or preferably A; Honors Math with an A or
B for tenth graders and B for juniors and seniors
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CHEMISTRY/ADVANCED
PLACEMENT 1 & 2
This course parallels
the first-year college chemistry course. The course is designed to
prepare students for the Advanced Placement examination in May.
The first semester covers measurement, atoms, ions, molecules and
the mole, basic thermodynamics, electronic structures and periodic
relations, chemical bonding, geometry of molecules, phase changes,
solutions and colligative properties.
The second semester covers nuclear chemistry, kinetics, equilibrium,
acids-bases-solubility product, free energy and entropy, electrochemistry,
coordination chemistry, organic and nuclear chemistry.
GRADE LEVEL: 11 - 12 PREREQUISITES: Chemistry
1 & 2 and Advanced Algebra 2 with a B or higher
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PHYSICS
1 & 2
A
traditional Physics course covering mechanics, thermodynamics, optics
and electricity.
Labs
are an integral aspect of the course and are both traditional in
nature and computer based. In addition a core element of the course
involves projects in which students build apparatuses to illustrate
physics concepts. Examples include cameras, balsa wood bridges,
motors, headphones, radios and hot air balloons. The instructors
will teach mathematical skills (algebra, geometry, and some trigonometry).
Grades are based on home works, labs, projects, and examinations.
Topics in Modern Physics will be taught at the appropriate level
and will include relativity, quantum mechanics, and cosmology.
GRADE
LEVEL: 11 - 12 PREREQUISITES:
Two years of mathematics
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HONORS
PHYSICS 1 & 2
Like
Physics 1 & 2, this is a traditional Physics course covering
mechanics, thermodynamics, optics and electricity. Labs are an integral
aspect of the course and are both traditional in nature and computer
based. In addition a core element of the course involves projects
in which students build apparatuses to illustrate physics concepts.
Examples include cameras, balsa wood bridges, motors, headphones,
radios and hot air balloons. There will be a greater emphasis on
using mathematics to explore the physics concepts as well as significantly
more mathematical skills. The instructors needed for problem solving
will teach the specific mathematics. This course is modeled after
the traditional Lowell Physics course. Grades are based on home
works, labs, projects, and examinations. Topics in Modern Physics
will be taught at the appropriate level and will include relativity,
quantum mechanics, and cosmology.
GRADE
LEVEL: 11 - 12 PREREQUISITES:
Two years of mathematics
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PHYSICS/ADVANCED
PLACEMENT 1 & 2
This
is a college level comprehensive study of physics. This course is
designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement examination
in May. This is a standard college course that is calculus based
and is the same course given at the University of California campuses.
The
first semester covers motion in one dimension and in a plane, particle
dynamics, work and energy, conservation of linear momentum, collisions,
rotational kinematics, conservation of angular momentum, statics,
and gravitation.
The
second semester covers charge and matter, the electric field and
electric potential, capacitors and dielectrics, current and resistance,
EMF's and circuits, the magnetic field, Ampere's Law, Faraday's
Law, inductance, simple harmonic motion and electromagnetic oscillations,
electromagnetic waves, the nature and propagation of light. Topics
in Modern Physics will be taught at the appropriate level and will
include relativity, quantum mechanics, and cosmology. The lab components
are central to the course and there will be fewer days allotted
to such projects.
GRADE
LEVEL: 11 - 12 PREREQUISITES:
AP Calculus 1 & 2 (taken concurrently) or any concurrent calculus
course (e.g. at City College)
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ADVANCED
PLACEMENT PHYSICS B 1 & 2
This course is equivalent to an introductory
algebra-based university level physics course. This course will
be covered in two semesters. The emphasis in the course is on the
understanding of the concepts and developing skills using the concepts
and formulae to solve problems as well as performing labs. This
is NOT a calculus-based course. Topic summary: I. Mechanics; II.
Heat, Kinetic Theory, and Thermodynamics; III. Electricity and Magnetism;
IV. Waves and Optics; V. Modern Physics (including relativity and
quantum mechanics). If you take this AP Physics course in 11th grade,
you can also take the traditional Lowell calculus-based AP Physics
course in 12th grade and get full credit for two AP Physics courses.
GRADE LEVEL: 11 - 12 PREREQUISITES:
2 years of lab science and who possess the math skills that currently
lead to success in honors physics.
The specific math requirements are:
For 11th graders - concurrent enrollment in pre-calculus (honors
or regular)
For 12th graders - completion of pre-calculus with a B average
OR qualification via exam (same exam as honors physics with a higher
qualifying score)
ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE/ADVANCED PLACEMENT 1 & 2
The goal of this course is to provide students with the scientific
principles, concepts and methodologies required to understand the
interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze
environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate
the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine
alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.
GRADE LEVEL:11 - 12 PREREQUISITES: Algebra
1 & 2, Two years of labratory science
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