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| <TITLE>SCIENCE</TITLE> | |
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| <B><U><FONT FACE="CG Times" color="ff0000" size=5><CENTER>SCIENCE</B></U></center></P> | |
| <p><b><font size=4>Click here to see the <a href="chemrev.html">Regents Chemistry Review</a></b> | |
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| <P>On behalf of the Glen Cove Science Department, I welcome you to our page on the Glen Cove High School website. </P> | |
| <P>The Science Department offers a wide range of courses to test the academic strength of all our | |
| students. Some of our freshman have already taken Regents Biology in the eighth grade and will | |
| follow an Honors curriculum through Earth Science, Chemistry, and Physics.</P> | |
| <P>Our Regents students have the opportunity to begin their state-tested courses as freshman | |
| taking Earth Science. A progression of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics would follow unless a | |
| student preferred to take an alternative course of study once the Regents requirements are satisfied.</P> | |
| <P>Our department offers a number of alternatives. Electives include Space Science, Environmental Studies, Medical Technology, Forensic Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics. In the 1998-99 school year, we are proposing two new courses, AP Environmental Science and Marine Biology.</P> | |
| <P>Additionally, we run a Science Research class and an Advanced Science Research class. To | |
| address the needs of these students, the construction of a climate controlled science research | |
| laboratory is expected to be completed before the end of the present school year.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">The student of today lives in a world which is increasingly dependent upon science and technology. We expect medicine to cure our ills, electronics to inform, entertain, and calculate for us and, in general, for science to improve our quality of life by solving the problems which we encounter in the physical world.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">New York State Education Department requirements necessary for a high school diploma are the successful completion of a minimum of two units of science credit, passage of either the Regents Competency Test in Science or a Regents examination in Science. Local diploma requirements are the successful completion of two units of science, passing the Regents Competency Test in Science, and a half credit in Health. The minimum Regents diploma requirements are the successful completion of two Regents laboratory science courses.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">It is the purpose of the Science Department at Glen Cove High School to provide each student with the skills needed to meet the requirements set forth above, and more, to give every student the opportunity to assimilate as much scientific knowledge and understanding as he/she is able to gather. From this, it is hoped that the student will gain a liking and a respect for this vitally important field of human knowledge.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">	SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF COURSES</P></FONT> | |
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| <P ALIGN="CENTER"> </FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="91%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=5> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <B><P ALIGN="CENTER">L E V E L</B></FONT></TD> | |
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| <TR><TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Grade</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Honors</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="32%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Regents</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Local</FONT></TD> | |
| </TR> | |
| <TR><TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="BOTTOM"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">8th</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Regents Biology</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="32%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Life Science</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Life Science</FONT></TD> | |
| </TR> | |
| <TR><TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="BOTTOM" ROWSPAN=2> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">9th</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="TOP" ROWSPAN=2> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Honors Earth Science</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">and</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Science Research</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="14%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Honors</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Earth Sci</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">or</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="15%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Regents</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Earth Sci</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="TOP" ROWSPAN=2> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Earth Science RCT</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">and</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Science Research</FONT></TD> | |
| </TR> | |
| <TR><TD WIDTH="32%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">and Science Research</FONT></TD> | |
| </TR> | |
| <TR><TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="BOTTOM" ROWSPAN=2> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">10th</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="TOP" ROWSPAN=2> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Honors Chemistry</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">and </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Science Research</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="14%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Honors</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Biology</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">or</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="15%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER"> Regents</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Biology</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="TOP" ROWSPAN=2> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">General Biology</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">and</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Science Research</FONT></TD> | |
| </TR> | |
| <TR><TD WIDTH="32%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">and Science Research</FONT></TD> | |
| </TR> | |
| <TR><TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="BOTTOM" ROWSPAN=2> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">11th</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="TOP" ROWSPAN=2> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Physics and/or AP Bio,</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">AP Chem</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">and Science Research</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="14%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Honors</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Chemistry</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">or</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="15%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Regents</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Chemistry</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="TOP" ROWSPAN=2> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">General Chemistry</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">and</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Science Research</FONT></TD> | |
| </TR> | |
| <TR><TD WIDTH="32%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">and Science Research</FONT></TD> | |
| </TR> | |
| <TR><TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="BOTTOM"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">12th</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">AP Bio, AP Chem, AP Physics</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">and/or electives</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">and</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Science Research</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="32%" VALIGN="TOP" COLSPAN=3> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">AP Bio, AP Chem, Physics and/or electives</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">and</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Science Research</FONT></TD> | |
| <TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="TOP"> | |
| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Physics and/or electives</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">and</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="CENTER">Science Research</FONT></TD> | |
| </TR> | |
| </TABLE> | |
| <FONT color="000000" size=3 FACE="CG Times"><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">	<U>EARTH SCIENCE COURSES</P> | |
| </U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">407 HONORS EARTH SCIENCE</U> (H) A one year course providing an in-depth analysis of the nine core topics and most of the optional topics covered in the New York State Regents Earth Science Syllabus. It is recommended for students who appreciate the analytical relationship between science and mathematics. Class meets eight times in a six-day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Placement will be based on the recommendation of the eighth grade science teacher and the Middle School guidance counselor, and completion of/or enrollment in Seq. Math I.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: A minimum of sixty double-period laboratory sessions, and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed. Emphasis of data analysis will be stressed and <U>student research and project development is required</U>.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, laboratory reports, projects, Regents examination.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">401 REGENTS EARTH SCIENCE-1</U> (R) One year course on the physical materials making up the planet Earth and the surrounding environment. Nine core topics and at least two additional optional topics are covered from the New York State Regents Earth Science Syllabus. Class meets eight times in a six-day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Placement will be based on the recommendation of the eighth grade science teacher and the Middle School guidance counselor; and completion of/or enrollment in Seq. Math I.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Completion of a minimum of sixty double period laboratory sessions, and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed. In addition, considerable emphasis upon data analysis, problem solving will be given, and a <U>research project is required</U>.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, laboratory reports, projects, Regents examination results.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">402 EARTH SCIENCE-2</U> A one-year course presenting Earth Science blocks D, E, and F of the NYS Science Syllabus for Middle and Junior High Schools. Topics include the earth's changing surface, weather, climate, astronomy, and aerospace science. This course will also provide a review of fundamental science concepts and process skills in preparation for the State mandated Regents Competency Test in Science. Class meets six times per six day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: None</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Laboratory work, as well as teacher demonstrations, will vary according to the topic being covered.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, laboratory reports, final examination, RCT in Science.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">652GS ESL GENERAL SCIENCE</U> The course is designed for Level II ESL students who have little or no science background. Topics will stress knowledge of basic science skills and processes. Included in the course will be selected health issues - personal hygiene, substance abuse, reproduction and development.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: None</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Laboratory work will vary with the topic being studied.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, reports, final examination, possibly the RCT in Science.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">	<U>BIOLOGY COURSES</P> | |
| </U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">413 HONORS BIOLOGY</U> (H) A one-year course providing an in-depth treatment of most of the topics covered in the New York State Biology Mentor's Program Guide and the SAT Achievement Test Syllabus. It is recommended for students who express a genuine interest in biology; for students who may be considering a career in a science related profession, and for students prepared to accept a challenge beyond the rigors of a Regents-level course. Class meets eight times in a six day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Teacher recommendation; completion of Regents Earth Science 9-1, or the recommendation of the science coordinator.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: A minimum of thirty double period laboratory sessions, and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed, and the development and presentation of an independent or group research project.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, laboratory reports, reviews of current scientific literature, Regents variance examination, miscellaneous research projects, laboratory practical performance.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">410 REGENTS BIOLOGY-1</U> (R) A one year course providing students with a basic understanding of biological processes and generalizations. Topics include unity and diversity in living things, maintenance in living things, human physiology, reproduction and development, genetics, evolution and ecology. Course meets eight times in a six day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Completion of Regents Earth Science 9-1, and/or passing the RCT in Science.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Successful completion of a minimum of thirty double period laboratory sessions, and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, laboratory reports, Regents variance examination, laboratory practical performance, some individual research.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">411 GENERAL BIOLOGY-2</U> A one year course dealing with the study of life, which follows the latest New York State syllabus. Students study similarities and variety among living things, human biology, the continuation of life through reproduction and genetics, evolution, classification and ecology. Course meets seven times in a six day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Completion of Earth Science-2.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Completion of thirty double period laboratory sessions and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, laboratory reports, final examination.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">	<U>CHEMISTRY COURSES</P> | |
| </U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">419 HONORS CHEMISTRY</U> (H) A one year course providing an in-depth analysis of most of the topics covered in the NYS Regents Chemistry Syllabus. Selected topics from the SAT Achievement Test Syllabus will also be covered. It is recommended for students who appreciate the analytical relationship between science and mathematics. Course meets eight times in a six-day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Passing the Earth Science Regents, Biology Regents, and completion of/or enrollment in Sequential Math III. Placement is also based on teacher recommendation and approval of the science coordinator.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: A minimum of thirty double period laboratory sessions, and written report of each laboratory exercise completed.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, laboratory reports, analysis of laboratory unknowns, reaction papers, quarterly research papers, Regents and/or SAT Achievement Test.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">420 REGENTS CHEMISTRY-1</U> (R) An examination of the basic laws of chemistry presented in classroom and reinforced in laboratory. Much material is presented quantitatively. Course meets eight times per six day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Completion of Regents Earth Science and/or Regents Biology, and completion of/or enrollment in Seq. Math III are recommended.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Successful completion of a minimum of thirty double period laboratory sessions, and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, laboratory reports, Regents examination results.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">421 GENERAL CHEMISTRY-2</U> A one-year course dealing with basic chemical concepts, but requiring only minimum mathematical skills and abstract reasoning. This course provides students with instruction that is directly related to day-to-day living. Topics include similarities and dissimilarities of matter, preparation and separation of substances, organic compounds, modern materials and chemical analysis. Class meets eight periods per six day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Completion of Earth Science and Biology.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Completion of sixty double period laboratory sessions and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, laboratory reports, projects, final examination.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">	<U>PHYSICS</P> | |
| </U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">430 REGENTS PHYSICS-1</U> (H) One year course on the basic laws of physics. Vectors, forces, motion, wave phenomena, electricity, magnetism, and major topics in physics are covered. Nuclear and atomic physics are optional topics. Course meets eight times per six day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Completion of Regents Biology, Regents Chemistry, and completion of/or enrollment in Seq. Math III while taking Physics is recommended.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Successful completion of sixty double laboratory periods, and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed. A laboratory day at "Great Adventure" amusement park is a requirement.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, laboratory reports, Regents examination results.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">	<U>ELECTIVES</P> | |
| </U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">450 ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY</U> (AP) A one year course in biology, taught on a college level, which deals with life on the molecular, cellular, and organism levels. Very heavy emphasis on laboratory work. Extensive outside reading and independent study are expected. The course includes preparation for the Advanced Placement Examination in Biology. The class meets nine times in a six day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Regents Earth Science-1, Regents Biology-1, and Regents Chemistry-1, <U>each completed with a final average of 85 or better</U>.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Students are expected to devote a significant amount of time to laboratory exercises; some field work may be required as well as possible participation in independent research.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Laboratory work (as evidenced by written reports, initiative, and skills demonstrated to the instructor), tests, final examinations, Advanced Placement Examination.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">422 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY</U> (AP) A one year course in chemistry, taught on a college level, which deals with the structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, descriptive chemistry, and the basic concepts of organic chemistry. Heavy emphasis is placed on laboratory work. The course includes preparation for the Advanced Placement Chemistry Examination. The course meets nine times in a six day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Placement will be based on the completion of Regents Earth Science, Regents Biology, Regents Chemistry, Sequential Mathematics I, II and III; (<U>all completed with a final grade of 85 or better</U>); the recommendation of a teacher or the district science coordinator is also required.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Students are expected to devote a significant amount of time to laboratory exercises. Laboratory experiments will be qualitative and quantitative and stress the analytical relationship between science and mathematics.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, laboratory reports, analysis of laboratory unknowns, and Advanced Placement examination results.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">432 ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS</U> (AP) A one year course in Physics providing a systematic and intensive introduction to the main principles of non-calculus based college physics. The course emphasizes the development of problem solving at the college level. The course provides a foundation in physics for students pursuing life science, pre-medicine, and applied science careers. Course content includes: Kinematics, motion in a plane, statics, dynamics (Newton's Laws), work, energy, multiple systems of particles, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic motion, thermodynamics, electricity, circuitry, magnetism and magnetostatics. waves. optics, modern physics, nuclear physics and special relativity. The course meets nine times in a six day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Placement will be based on the completion of Regents Earth Science, Regents Biology, Regents Chemistry, Regents Physics, Sequential Mathematics I, II, and III; (<U>all completed with a final grade of 85 or better</U>); the recommendation of a teacher or the district science coordinator is also required.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Students are expected to devote a significant amount of time to laboratory exercises. Laboratory experiments will be performed at a college level and may include computer simulations.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, laboratory reports, projects, and Advanced Placement examination.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">452 SPACE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE</U> A one-year course divided into two science disciplines. This course is designed for the student who wishes to study the impact of science upon society. The space science section of the course will cover selected topics in space travel as well as an introduction into the world of astronomy. The second half of the year will deal with ecological awareness of the scientific world around us. Emphasis will be placed on the economic, social, political, ethical, and legal aspects of space and environmental concerns. This is a full year course and will meet six times in a six-day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Successful completion of two years of science.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Teacher demonstrations, field trips, laboratory activities, and reports will vary according to the topic being covered.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, reports, projects, final examination.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">453 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE RESEARCH</U> (H) This course will help students formulate ideas concerning an investigation, and state an original design to solve a problem. This course is not to be taken in lieu of the traditional science requirement. This is a one-year course which requires independent work on a research project. Additional meeting time with the teacher is imperative. It is recommended that this course be taken in 10th or 11th grade. It is the intent of this course to develop projects which will be entered into local and national competitions. Course meets six times in a six day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Passing the RCT in Science, or Earth Science, or Biology and teacher recommendation.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Selected laboratory activities, and the initiation of science research project is required. Field trips to universities, local laboratories, and libraries will also be included.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, reports, and a proposal for research projects.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">456 ADVANCED SCIENCE RESEARCH I</U> (H) This course is for students who wish to continue research begun in the introductory course. 1 Credit.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Successful completion of Introduction to Science Research and teacher and coordinator recommendation.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Continuation of project development and laboratory requirement started in the prerequisite course.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, reports, and presentation of research project at local or national competition.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">457 ADVANCED SCIENCE RESEARCH II</U> (H) This course is for students who wish to continue Advanced Science Research I. 1 Credit.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Successful completion of Advanced Science Research I and teacher and coordinator recommendation.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: Advanced project development.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Tests, reports, and presentation of research project at local and/or national competition.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">451 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/FORENSIC SCIENCE</U> A one-year course divided into two areas. The first area of the course is on the principles and techniques of medical technology. Topics include hematology, clinical chemistry, toxicology and microbiology. The second area of the course introduces skills of forensic science. Investigations in fiber analysis, finger printing and blood sample analysis will assist students in problem solving. This course is strongly recommended to students who are considering a career in a health related field or police science. The course meets seven times in a six day cycle. 1 Credit.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Biology and Chemistry.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Laboratory requirement</U>: A minimum of thirty laboratory sessions with additional demonstrations by the instructor. Field trips to the local hospital laboratory and County Police Headquarters will also be included.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Evaluation</U>: Lab reports and performance, tests, final examination.</P> | |
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