2011-2012 High School Course Planning Guide
Science
| Grade Level | Olentangy Graduation Requirement | Ohio's "Core Curriculum" Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Physical Science OR Honors Physical Science | Physical Science OR Honors Physical Science |
| 10 | Biology OR Honors Biology | Biology OR Honors Biology |
| 11 | A third lab science course, usually Chemistry OR Earth Science | Chemistry OR Honors Chemistry |
| 12 | Physics OR Anatomy & Physiology OR Advanced Placement Science course |
- Physical Science (13110) 1 credit
- Grades: 9
- Required Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- The content of this course includes an introduction to physics (motion, forces, energy) and to chemistry (properties and interaction of matter). Laboratory activities will introduce, support and apply concepts.
- Honors Physical Science (13115) 1 credit
- Grades: 9
- Required Course (replaces Physical Science requirement)
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: Concurrent enrollment in Geometry or higher, “A-” or higher in previous science course. Teacher recommendation.
- The content of this course includes an introduction to physics (motion, forces, energy) and to chemistry (properties and interaction of matter). It is recommended for the student with a strong background and/or interest in science concepts and careers, especially those related to physics and chemistry. Laboratory activities will introduce, support and apply concepts. The Honors curriculum will challenge the student to acquire knowledge independently, to master abstract concepts, and apply content to new situations. An independent project may be required outside class each quarter.
- Biology (13210) 1 credit
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Required Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- The content of this course will include the study of Animal/Plant systems and Ecology, Biochemistry and the cell, biology Process and Genetics and Evolution. Lab activities will introduce, support, and apply concepts.
- Honors Biology (13215) 1 credit
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Required Course (replaces Biology requirement)
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “A-” or above in Physical Science “B” or above in Honors Physical Science. Teacher recommendation. Honors Chemistry may be taken concurrently with teacher recommendation.
- The content of this course will include the study of Animal/Plant systems and Ecology, Biochemistry and the cell, biology Process and Genetics and Evolution. Lab activities will introduce, support, and apply concepts. The Honors curriculum will challenge the student to master abstract concepts, and apply content to new situations. This course is strongly recommended for students planning to take AP Biology.
- Chemistry (13310) 1 credit
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: "C" or above in the previous science course
- Co requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or higher
- The content of this course will include the study of chemical reactions and the structure and properties of matter. This course will briefly review and expand on concepts of atomic structure and chemical relations introduced in the freshman Physical Science course. Lab activities will introduce, support, and apply concepts.
- Honors Chemistry (13315) 1 credit
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: "A-" or better in Biology "B "or better in Honors Biology. Teacher recommendation. Honors Biology may be taken concurrently with teacher recommendation.
- Co requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or higher
- The content of this course will include the study of chemical reactions and the structure and properties of matter. Lab activities will introduce, support, and apply concepts. The Honors curriculum will challenge the student to acquire knowledge independently, to master abstract concepts, and apply content to new situations. This course is strongly suggested as supportive curriculum to Advanced Placement Chemistry.
- Conceptual Physics (13413) 1 credit
- Grades: 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- Co requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or higher
- The content of this course will include the study of forces and motion, energy transformations, electricity and magnetism, and waves. Laboratory activities will introduce, support, and apply concepts. This course will reduce the mathematical applications of physics, and emphasize the practical applications of physics to everyday situations.
- Physics (13410) 1 credit
- Grades: 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “B-” or better in previous science course
- Co requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Precalculus or higher
- The content of this course will include the study of forces and motion, energy transformations, electricity and magnetism, and waves. Laboratory activities will introduce, support and apply concepts.
- Anatomy and Physiology (13810) 1 credit
- Grades: 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: Biology, Chemistry (or concurrent enrollment), at least a "B" in the previous science course
- The content of this course will include the study of body systems, their functions and homeostasis. This course is especially recommended to students wishing to continue their education in the health and medical fields. A significant portion of the year will center on the dissection of cats.
- Earth and Space Sciences (13820) 1 credit
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: Teacher Recommendation
- The content of this course will include the study of geology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and hydrology. Activity manual/workbook may be required at an additional fee.
- Advanced Placement Biology (13510) 1 credit
- Grades: 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “B” or better in Honors Biology or Honors Chemistry,” A-” or better in Biology or Chemistry. Teacher recommendation.
- Co requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Chemistry, if not already completed
- This college-level biology course follows the syllabus established by the College Board. Students will examine, at an advanced level, cell structure and processes, molecular genetics, biological diversity, plant and animal systems, and ecological concepts. Extensive reading assignments and intensive labs will be an essential part of this course. This course will meet seven periods each week. A summer assignment may be given, AP Exam fee required, Activity manual/workbook may be required at an additional fee.
- Advanced Placement Chemistry (13520) 1 credit
- Grades: 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “B” or better in Honors Chemistry or “A-” or better in Chemistry, and Algebra II. Teacher recommendation
- This college-level chemistry course follows the syllabus established by the College Board. Students will examine, at an advanced level, atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, properties of matter, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. Extensive reading assignments and intensive labs will be an essential part of this course. This course will meet seven periods each week. A summer assignment may be given, AP Exam fee required, Activity manual/workbook fee may be required at an additional fee.
- 1 creditAdvanced Placement
Physics C: Mechanics (13530H) - Grades: 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “A” or “B” in previous science course
- Co requisite: Concurrent enrollment in calculus or teacher recommendation
- This college-level physics course follows the syllabus established by the College Board. The course covers Newtonian Mechanics in depth and provides instruction in each of the following areas; kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, and power, systems of particles and linear momentum, circular motion and rotation, oscillations and gravitation. The course utilizes guided inquiry and student-centered learning to foster the development of critical thinking skills. Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout the course. The course includes a laboratory component comparable to a semester-long, college-level physics laboratory. Students spend a minimum of 20% of instructional time engaged in laboratory work. A hands-on laboratory component is required. Each student will complete a lab notebook or portfolio of lab reports. This course meets seven periods each week. A summer assignment may be given, AP Exam fee required, Activity manual/workbook fee may be required at an additional fee.
- 1 creditAdvanced Placement
Environmental Science (13540) - Grades: 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “B-” or better in previous science course; a high school life science course; a high school course physical science course; Algebra I; Teacher Recommendation
- This college-level environmental science course follows the syllabus established by the College Board. Environmental Science is interdisciplinary. It embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study such as Earth systems and resources, the living world, population, land and water use, energy resources and consumption, pollution, and global change. Extensive reading assignments and intensive labs will be an essential part of this course. This course will meet seven periods each week. A summer assignment may be given, AP Exam fee required, and an Activity manual/workbook fee may be required at an additional fee.