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CTE - Science Courses
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Science Course Information
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CTE - Science Courses
Course: 204101 YR
Anatomy and Physiology
Credit: 1
Grade: 11, 12
Course ID: 204101
YR
Course Name: Anatomy and Physiology
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): Biology and Chemistry
What's Next: Medical Science or Clinical Rotation or science choice
Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structures and functions of the human body. Topics covered in this course will include levels of structural organization, major characteristics of living organisms, feedback loops, homeostasis, histology, emerging technologies, and the systems of the human body –skeletal, integumentary, muscular, nervous, endocrine, urinary, digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic & immune, and reproductive.Student investigations emphasize asking questions and identifying problems, gathering and analyzing data, developing and communicating conclusions, and making informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. CTE course
Course: 206501 YR
Engineering Design and Problem Solving
Credit: 1
Grade: 12
Course ID: 206501
YR
Course Name: Engineering Design and Problem Solving
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12
Required Prerequisite(s): Geometry and Algebra II plus Biology, IPC or Chemistry
What's Next: NONE
Engineering Design and Problem Solving introduces students to what engineering is, what engineers do, and how engineering shapes the world around them. This is a design–based course, where students will learn the concepts of engineering design and problem solving by completing a series of projects throughout the year.The intention of this course is to teach engineering design through a practical and real world approach to problem solving. Successful completion of both semesters of this course will satisfy a science credit.
Course: 208001 YR
Honors Scientific Research and Design 1
Credit: 1
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course ID: 208001
YR
Course Name: Honors Scientific Research and Design 1
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in an advanced level science course and approval of instructor through application.
What's Next: NONE
Students will explore science and become acquainted with the scientific community, improve fundamental research skills, apply statistical analysis, and enhance oral and visual presentation techniques. Each student will be required to develop his/her own independent science research project and will learn how to structure, organize, publish, and present the project in one or more formal presentations to a panel of judges.It is required that all student independent research projects be judged. Students in this course may not concurrently enroll in Honors Scientific Research and Design 2 or 3. *Students enrolling in OnRamps Biology as seniors can only have two credits of Honors Scientific Research and Design prior to their senior year.
Course: 208131 YR
Honors Scientific Research and Design 2
Credit: 1
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course ID: 208131
YR
Course Name: Honors Scientific Research and Design 2
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): Honors Scientific Research and Design 1, concurrent enrollment in an advanced level science course, and approval of instructor through application.
What's Next: NONE
Students will explore science and become acquainted with the scientific community, improve fundamental research skills, apply statistical analysis, and enhance oral and visual presentation techniques. Each student will be required to develop his/her own independent science research project and will learn how to structure, organize, publish, and present the project in one or more formal presentations to a panel of judges.It is required that all student independent research projects be judged. Students in this course may not concurrently enroll in Honors Scientific Research and Design 1 or 3. *Students enrolling in OnRamps Biology as seniors can only have two credits of Honors Scientific Research and Design prior to their senior year.
Course: 208231 YR
Honors Scientific Research and Design 3
Credit: 1
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course ID: 208231
YR
Course Name: Honors Scientific Research and Design 3
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): Honors Scientific Research and Design 1, Honors Scientific Research and Design 2, concurrent enrollment in an advanced level science course, and approval of instructor through application.
What's Next: NONE
Students will explore science and become acquainted with the scientific community, improve fundamental research skills, apply statistical analysis, and enhance oral and visual presentation techniques. Each student will be required to develop his/her own independent science research project and will learn how to structure, organize, publish, and present the project in one or more formal presentations to a panel of judges.It is required that all student independent research projects be judged. Students in this course may not concurrently enroll in Honors Scientific Research and Design 1 or 2. *Students enrolling in OnRamps Biology as seniors can only have two credit.
Course: 552251 YR
Food Science
Credit: 1
Grade: 11, 12
Course ID: 552251
YR
Course Name: Food Science
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): Biology plus IPC or Chemistry
What's Next: Culinary Arts
Food Science is the study of the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration, the principles underlying food processing and the improvement of foods for the consuming public. Food Science students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Successful completion of both semesters of this course will satisfy a science credit.
Course: 555401 YR
Forensic Science
Credit: 1
Grade: 12
Course ID: 555401
YR
Course Name: Forensic Science
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12
Required Prerequisite(s): Biology plus IPC or Chemistry, and Law Enforcement I
What's Next: NONE
This course uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, and homicide. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crime scene, interviewing, criminal behavior characteristics, and scientific procedures used to solve crimes.Using scientific methods, students will perform fingerprint analysis, ballistics, hair and fiber analysis, DNA profiling, forensic toxicology, forensic entomology, and blood spatter analysis on evidence collected from simulated crime scenes. Students will learn the history, legal aspects and career options for forensic science. A minimum of 40% of class time will be spent in laboratory work and field investigations.Successful completion of both semesters of this course will satisfy a science credit.
Course: 556201 YR
Engineering Science (PLTW)
Credit: 1
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Course ID: 556201
YR
Course Name: Engineering Science (PLTW)
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Required Prerequisite(s): Geometry or concurrent enrollment required; Chemistry or concurrent enrollment required; Successful completion of Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is recommended.
What's Next: NONE
This Project Lead The Way applied the principles of physics to various technology systems and manufacturing processes which helps students learn how engineers and technicians use science, technology, and math in an engineering problem solving process. Topics covered include: mechanisms and mechanical advantage, static forces and bridge design, material properties, energy and power generation, thermodynamics, kinematics, fluid power, and creation of programs for robotics and machine control.Successful completion of both semesters of this course will receive science credit. This is a Distinguished Level course.
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