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Science Courses

Why take science?

Learn important life skills: spotting patterns, and working out reasons for them, and

spotting errors and mistake how to appraise and evaluate conflicting evidence and any bias in

that evidence not accepting arguments (or dismissals) based on authority but

from evidence skeptical evaluation (investigating before taking things at face

value) logical deductions and inference (learn to evaluate evidence and

make conclusions based on evidence)Prepare for college

Boost ACT/SAT scores Have a more attractive portfolio for college acceptance

applicationsIncrease your marketability in the job field

WHS Science Faculty

Mr. Cruff, Department Head B.S. Biology, Chemistry minor

Mrs. Bowden B.S. Secondary Education (Math, Chemistry minor) M.S. (in progress)

Miss Campbell B.S. Agricultural Education M.S. Ag. Business and Animal Science

Mr. LeDuc B.S. Zoology, Chemistry minor B.S. Secondary Education [Biology Composite] M.S. Geosciences

Mrs. Radle B.S. Secondary Education [Biology Composite] M.Ed.

Mr. Shaffer B.S. Agricultural Education

Mrs. Swenson B.S. Wildlife Biology B.S. Secondary Education [Biology Composite] M.S. Biology

Mr. Thorpe B.S. Chemical Engineering

Science Department Courses

AP Biology – LeDuc AP Chemistry – Cruff AP Environmental Science – LeDuc AP Physics B – Thorpe AP Physics C – Thorpe BAS (Biological Agricultural Science) – Campbell, Shaffer Biology – LeDuc, Radle , Swenson Biotechnology (DNA) – Swenson Chemistry – Cruff, Bowden Plant Science/Greenhouse – Campbell, Shaffer Physics – Thorpe Investigation Science – Radle

Possible Studies Outline

General Studies for the college bound student 9th Grade Earth Systems, Biology 10th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or

Physics 11th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or

Physics 12th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or

Physics Honors student

9th Grade Earth Systems or Biology

10th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

11th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics

12th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics

Advanced student (very rigorous) 9th Grade Earth Systems or

Biology 10th Grade AP Biology, or AP

Environmental Science 11th Grade AP Biology, AP

Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics

12th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics

Specialized studies 9th Grade Earth Systems or

Physics with technology 10th Grade Biology, Physics, or

Chemistry 11th Grade Bioag, Biotech, or

Plant Science 12th Grade Bioag, Biotech, or

Plant Science

BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY

PHYSICS

Regular Science Courses

Should I take regular science courses beyond the graduation requirement?

Are you planning on attending college?Are you majoring in science?Do you want to significantly boost your ACT/SAT

scores?Do you want your college application to look more

attractive?Do you enjoy hands on, work?Are you looking for an exciting challenge?Do you want to broaden your career path possibilities?

YES!!!!

Biology

Life science credit or science elective credit

Good prerequisite for other science courses

Labs Use microscopes Get your own DNA Dissections

Chemistry

Physical science credit or science elective credit

Good prerequisite for other science courses

Highly recommended course for college bound students

Course IS available for sophomores

Labs Energy in reactions Chemical reactions Acids and Bases

Physics

Physical science credit or science elective credit

Good prerequisite for other science courses

Highly recommended for college bound students

More in depth than 9th grade physics (physics with technology)

Labs Acceleration and Velocity Collisions Electricity and Magnetism

AP BIOLOGYAP CHEMISTRY

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEAP PHYSICS BAP PHYSICS C

AP Science Courses

Should I take AP science courses?

Are you planning on attending college?Are you majoring in science?Do you want to significantly boost your ACT/SAT

scores?Do you want your college application to look

more attractive?Do you enjoy hands on, rigorous work?Are you looking for an exciting challenge?High school courses are MUCH smaller than

freshman college courses, you get more attention from your teacher at Weber High

YES!!!!

AP Biology Course Description

Equivalent of a college intro biology course taken by biology majors

Recommended prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry Or AP Chemistry

College credit available for passing the AP exam

Open to sophomores

AP Biology Topics

Molecules and Cells (25%) Biochemistry Cells Cellular energetics

Heredity and Evolution (25%) Heredity Molecular genetics Evolutionary biology

Organisms and Populations (50%) Diversity of organisms Structure and function of

plants and animals Ecology

AP Biology Labs

12 in depth labs 6 extra credit labs (after

school hours) 6 in class labs

Labs are highly recommended for exam preparation

Breakfast

AP Chemistry

Equivalent of a college intro chemisty course taken by chemisty majors

Recommended prerequisites: Chemistry Physics Algebra II

College credit available for passing the AP exam

AP Chemistry Topics

Structure of Matter (20%)

States of Matter (20%)

Reactions (35-40%)Descriptive

Chemistry (10-15%)Laboratory (5-10%)

AP Chemistry Labs

After school hours in depth labs (extra credit, but highly recommended for students taking the AP Exam)

Classroom labs

AP Environmental Science Course Description

Equivalent of a college science course in environmental science

Recommended prerequisites: Biology, Earth Systems, Chemistry, and Algebra II Or

AP Biology AP Chemistry

College credit available for passing the AP exam Fills college science credit for business majors Open to sophomores

APES Topics

Earth Systems and Resources (10-15%)

The Living World (10-15%)

Populations (10-15%)Land and Water Use (10

– 15%)Energy Resources and

Consumption (10-15%)Pollution (25-30%)Global Change (10-15%)

APES Labs and Field Investigations

Water collection and analysis

Soil collection and analysis

Local system/environmental problem study

AP Physics B

Equivalent of a college intro physics course taken by non-physics majors

Recommended prerequisites: Equivalent of HS Physics

(not 9th grade physics) Algebra II

College credit available for passing the AP exam

AP Physics B Course Description

Newtonian Mechanics

Fluid MechanicsThermal PhysicsElectricity and

MagnetismWaves and OpticsAtomic and Nuclear

Physics

AP Physics C

Equivalent of a college intro physics course taken by science and engineering majors

Recommended prerequisites: Equivalent of HS Physics

(not 9th grade physics) Enrollment in Calculus

College credit available for passing the AP exam

AP Physics C Course Description

Mechanics and Physics Kinematics Newton’s laws of motion Work, energy, and power Systems of particles and

linear momentum Circular motion and

rotation Oscillations Gravitation.

Electricity and Magnetism Electrostatics Conductors, capacitors,

and dielectrics Electric circuits Magnetic fields Electromagnetism

AP Physics Labs

AP Physics B AP Physics C

BIOLOGICAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCEBIOTECHNOLOGY (DNA) SCIENCE

PLANT SCIENCEINVESTIGATION SCIENCE

Specialized Science Courses

Should I take specialized science courses?

Do you need to earn CTE credit?Are you looking to specialize in a particular

field? Agriculture Biotechnology Greenhouse/Landscaping

Are you looking for an exciting challenge?Do you want to broaden your career path

possibilities?

YES!!!!

BAS (Biological Agricultural Science)

Fills graduation life science credit OR CTE credit (fills biology credit)

Agriculture emphasis

Learn about Crop growth Animal care Renewable

energy/Ethanol and Methane

Biotechnology

Rigorous course in advanced biology topicsEarn CTE creditEarn Science elective creditEarn 3 credits of concurrent enrollment through

Salt Lake Community CollegeExtensive hands-on laboratory training using the

latest in lab equipment.

Biotechnology Course Highlights

Extract DNA from cheek cells.

Compare your DNA with other students from around the country.

Transform bacteria using a gene that makes them glow green.

Make yogurt and cheeseUse DNA and proteins to

predict evolutionary relationships

Plant Science/Greenhouse

Science elective credit OR CTE credit

Emphasis on greenhouse

Learn about Horticulture Plant anatomy Economic aspect

Investigation Science

1 year science elective credit

Prerequisite – have taken or currently enrolled in Biology Chemistry Physics (not 9th grade

physics)Science research

project Independent project Science fair required

Investigation Science

Improve research skills

Improve oral and visual presentation skills

Preparation for science competitions Envirothon Science Olympiad I-SWEEEP

Other Science Opportunities

Science FairScience/Health Sterling ScholarScience LetterScience ScholarshipsScience Competitions

Science Olympiad I-Sweep Envirothon

Science Clubs Astronomy Green Club MESA