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Course: AP Biology
Grades: 11,12
Prerequisites: grade of B or better in Biology;
completion of Chemistry
This course builds on the foundations of Biology and is
designed to be the equivalent of a college-level introductory biology course.
The course covers three general areas: molecules and cells, genetics and
evolution, and organisms and populations. Descriptive and experimental
laboratory investigations will emphasize detailed observation, data recording,
data interpretation, and statistical analysis. Students enrolled in the course
are expected to take the Advanced Placement examination in Biology.
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Course: AP Chemistry
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisites: grade of B or better in GT Chemistry
or grade of B or better in Chemistry with teacher recommendation
This course builds on the foundations of Chemistry and is
designed to be the equivalent of a college-level introductory chemistry
course. The course covers the structure of matter, the kinetic theory of
gases, chemical equilibrium and kinetics, and thermodynamics. Descriptive and
experimental laboratory investigations will emphasize detailed observation,
data recording, data interpretation, statistical analysis, and higher order
thinking. Students enrolled in the course are expected to take the Advanced
Placement examination in Chemistry.
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Course: AP Environmental Science
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisites: grade of B or better in Biology;
completion of Chemistry
This course builds on the foundations of Biology and Earth
and Space Science and is designed to be the equivalent of a college-level
introductory environmental science course. The course covers
interrelationships among elements of the natural world, environmental
problems, and the relative risks associated with them. Descriptive and field
investigations will emphasize detailed observation, data recording, data
interpretation, and statistical analysis. Enrolled students are expected to
take the Advanced Placement examination in Environmental Science.
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Course: AP Physics
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisites: grade of B or better in physics and
concurrent enrollment in or completion of Calculus
This course builds on the foundations of Pysics is designed
to be the equivalent of a college introductory physics course. the course
covers Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermal physics, electricity
and magnetism, and waves and optics using algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
Descriptive and experimental laboratory investigations will emphasize detailed
observation, data recording, data interpretation, and statistical analysis.
Students enrolled in the course are expected to take the Advanced Placement
Physics C examination in mechanics or in electricity and magnetism.
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