SCIENCE (3.0 Credits Required)
NOTE:
A total of three years of science is required at Newman.
Students are reminded that all state colleges and many private colleges
now require three years of science for admission.
Students
who will be in math/science related fields in college are highly encouraged to
take the honors version of the following courses. Those students who take honors courses will have an honors
designation added to their transcript. To
receive honors credit, the student will have to meet honors credit requirements
for each semester as required by the instructor.
Those students not meeting the honors criteria will not receive honors
credit.
BIOLOGY
R, Grade 9
1.0 Credit
An
introductory course in Biology that covers cellular functions; basic and
advanced genetic concepts including biotechnology and ethics; evolution;
classification of living organisms, and basic ecological principles. Particular emphasis is placed on connections between humans
and the environment.
PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
R/E,
Grades 10, 11
1.0 Credit
Required
if student is not in Chemistry as a sophomore
Prerequisite:
Biology
Other
Considerations: Science department
consent and Sophomore Science Placement Test
Physical Science emphasizes the scientific method,
measuring and other skills important for success in upper level science classes.
Topics include basic chemistry and physics (light, sound, motion, forces,
energy), astronomy, weather, and earth science.
CHEMISTRY
R, Grades
10,11,12
1.0 Credit
Required
to Graduate
Prerequisite:
Biology
and Algebra (B average or higher for sophomores)
Other
Considerations: Science Department
Consent and Sophomore Science Placement Test.
An Honors
option may be arranged with the teacher.
A laboratory component class designed to provide
students with a basic knowledge of chemistry.
Students will gain an understanding of atomic structure, nomenclature,
chemical bonding, and formulas, balancing reaction equations, dimensional
analysis, the periodic table of elements, phase chemistry, and an introduction
to acids and bases. This course is
designed to lead the student to the ability to do basic chemistry in college.
NATURAL
RESOURCES CONSERVATION
E, Grades
10, 11, 12
0.5 Credit
Semester I
Prerequisite:
B average or higher in Biology and Consent of Instructor (Chemistry Recommended)
An
advanced course designed for the student with considerable interest in biology
and possibly a career in natural resources.
The course emphasizes collection and analysis of data, population
studies, freshwater ecology, and study of forests, soils, wildlife, and water at
the Rudolph Environmental Center.
HUMAN
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
E,
Grades 10,11,12
0.5 Credit
Semester
II (Limited to 15 students per
section.)
Prerequisite:
B average or higher in Biology and Consent of Instructor (Chemistry
Recommended)
Limited to 15 students It is recommended that the student have a study hall.
CHEMISTRY
II
R/E,
Grades 11, 12
1.0 Credit
Prerequisite:
B- or higher average in Chemistry I & Consent of Instructor.
2004-2005
Alternates with AP Biology or as needed.
A laboratory-based class designed to investigate
advanced topics in Chemistry. Students
will develop an understanding of Chemical Kinetics and Equilibrium, Oxidation
and Reduction Reactions, Nuclear Chemistry, and Organic/Polymer Chemistry.
Special topics include Advanced Atomic Structure, Chemistry and Energy
Resources, and Environmental Chemistry.
AP
BIOLOGY
E,
Grade 11, 12
1.0 Credit
Prerequisite:
A or B in both Biology and Chemistry and Consent of Instructor.
Limit of 15 students.
It is
recommended that the student have a study hall.
Alternates
with Chemistry II or as needed.
A rigorous course designed to prepare students for a
college major or minor in biology and the AP examination in spring.
This course requires a high level of self-motivation, emphasizes lab
techniques and concepts, and covers biochemistry, cell science, biotechnology,
genetics, anatomy & physiology, and ecology.
The course is taught at a college level.
PHYSICS
R/E,
Grades 11, 12
1.0 Credit
Prerequisites:
Chemistry I, concurrent with, or successful completion of
Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus and Consent of Instructor
A one-year course in introductory physics.
Explore the science of motion, forces, gravity, energy, waves and
electromagnetism. Course emphasis
is on problem-solving and hands-on experiments.
ADVANCED
PHYSICS
R/E, Grade
12
1.0 Credit
Prerequisites:
Physics and Consent of Instructor