Biology BIO 200 - 2 semesters (.5 credit each semester)
9th grade
The full year Biology course engages students in the study of life and living organisms while examining biology and biochemistry in the real world. The course covers basic nature of science and scientific research structure, matter and energy flow, structure and function of the cell, cellular metabolism, and biogeochemical cycles, the connections and , interactions between living things through genetic study, human biology, ecosystems, natural selection, and evolution. Labs and Activities are included.
Biology Honors BIO 201- 2 semesters (.5 credit each semester)
9th grade
The full year Biology course engages students in the study of life and living organisms while examining biology and biochemistry in the real world. The course covers more indepth looks at nature of science and scientific research structure, matter and energy flow, structure and function of the cell, cellular metabolism, and biogeochemical cycles, the connections and , interactions between living things through genetic study, human biology, ecosystems, natural selection, and evolution. Honors level projects may be expected from students per semester for the honor designation as well as a more rigorous coverage of the material. Labs and Activities are included.
Environmental Science ENV 251-2 semesters (.5 credit each semester)
9,10,11,12
The course covers the following topics: Earth's Systems, Human Population Dynamics, Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, Global Changes, and Environment and Society.
The same topics are covered as in the Advanced Placement course but at a slower pace. The course here does not qualify for the AP designation on the transcript, but students will have the opportunity to take the APES test in the May if they want the option.
AP Environmental Science ENV 252 -2 semesters (.5 credit each semester)
* prerequisite teacher recommendation for 9th
Biology prerequisite for grades 10th, 11th and 12th
The first semester of the APES course covers all of the material outlined by the College Board as necessary to prepare students to pass the AP Environmental Science exam. This course has been authorized by the College Board to use the AP designation for we utilize the curriculum from Illinois Virtual School in our blended class through our partnership with IVS. This course is designed to acquaint students with the physical, ecological, social, and political principles of environmental science. The scientific method is used to analyze and understand the inter-relationships between humans and the natural environment. The course shows how ecological realities and the material desires of humans often clash, leading to environmental degradation and pollution. The course covers the following topics: Earth's Systems, Human Population Dynamics, Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, Global Changes, and Environment and Society. The second semester of the course engages students to apply the concepts learned in a review and indepth study in preparation of the APES AP test that occurs in May. The test is expected to be taken.
Physical Science PS 100- 2 semesters (.5 credit each semester)
10th, 11th, 12th
The course abstract concepts that address the science fields of chemistry, physics and earth science. Concept topics of structure of atoms, motion and forces, conservation of matter and energy,motion and forces, Newton’s laws, work as related to energy, temperature and heat, waves and wave properties, electricity, magnetism, communication technology, relativity, and introductory Earth and space sciences are to explored.
Chemistry H CHM 301-2 semesters (.5 credit each semester)
prerequisite: Algebra 10th, 11th, 12th
The fundamental concepts of general chemistry which include scientific measurement and analysis, atomic structure, chemical nomenclature, balancing equations, stoichiometry, molarity, molality, percent composition, percent yield, periodic table trends and energy dynamics will be explored. The connection between algebra and data analysis through dimensional analysis will be stressed. The lab experience will stem from a more non-traditional but eco-friendlier approach in which lab concepts will be analyzed in everyday chemical applications. For example, solubility will be addressed in the processes of candy making. Gas laws will be demonstrated with boiling applications.
Scientific Inquiry 101/102 -1 semesters (.5 credit) May be repeated
*prerequisite: teacher recommendation
The course is to challenge high school students to complete original and independent research that is characteristic of college-level courses. Students will generate a research question, conduct a literature review, develop a research proposal and thesis/hypothesis, collaborate with content-area experts, collect and analyze data, and present original research to a panel of experts in the field.
or
The course is to challenge high school students to investigate or obtain mastery knowledge on a topic of interest. Intensive journal records of work will be kept similar to an engineering notebook of the investigation that is conducted. Students will report their inquiry/experience to a panel of experts in the field of study. It is design to give students more opportunity to engage in a topic of scientific interest such as robotics, STEM, etc.
AP Biology BIO 301-2 semesters (.5 credit each semester)
*prerequisite of Biology or teacher recommendation grades 10th, 11th and 12th
AP Biology is a two-semester Advanced Placement course and is designed to be the equivalent of the first college year general biology course. This course requires a great deal of self-discipline and motivation for the course is rigorous with an indepth content of concepts. This course has been authorized by the College Board to use the AP designation for we utilize the curriculum from Illinois Virtual School in our blended class through our partnership with IVS.
Other Options:
11th and 12th
**These course descriptions are verbatim from the ICC academic catalog. To be approved to take ICC courses, administration (vice principal, dean, counselor) and teacher recommendations are considered. These courses are at the college but through the Early College program they are offered to students who would meet the age requirement by the college and the expectations of the DU administration/teachers. Classes that maybe enrolled in are those that would go towards the general education requirements or transfer acceptance requirements at most college. To read more, here is a link to the Transfer Agreement pace at ICC.
All of these are semester courses which count as 1 full credit per class for DU graduation as well as the college transcript credits.**
Biology: BIOL 110, 111, 114, 115, 160 or 161,
Physical Sciences: Chemistry: CHEM 110, 115, 120, 130
Earth Science: EASC 111, 116, 118, 250
Physical Science: PHYSC 110, 114
Physics: PHYS 110, 120
9th grade
The full year Biology course engages students in the study of life and living organisms while examining biology and biochemistry in the real world. The course covers basic nature of science and scientific research structure, matter and energy flow, structure and function of the cell, cellular metabolism, and biogeochemical cycles, the connections and , interactions between living things through genetic study, human biology, ecosystems, natural selection, and evolution. Labs and Activities are included.
Biology Honors BIO 201- 2 semesters (.5 credit each semester)
9th grade
The full year Biology course engages students in the study of life and living organisms while examining biology and biochemistry in the real world. The course covers more indepth looks at nature of science and scientific research structure, matter and energy flow, structure and function of the cell, cellular metabolism, and biogeochemical cycles, the connections and , interactions between living things through genetic study, human biology, ecosystems, natural selection, and evolution. Honors level projects may be expected from students per semester for the honor designation as well as a more rigorous coverage of the material. Labs and Activities are included.
Environmental Science ENV 251-2 semesters (.5 credit each semester)
9,10,11,12
The course covers the following topics: Earth's Systems, Human Population Dynamics, Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, Global Changes, and Environment and Society.
The same topics are covered as in the Advanced Placement course but at a slower pace. The course here does not qualify for the AP designation on the transcript, but students will have the opportunity to take the APES test in the May if they want the option.
AP Environmental Science ENV 252 -2 semesters (.5 credit each semester)
* prerequisite teacher recommendation for 9th
Biology prerequisite for grades 10th, 11th and 12th
The first semester of the APES course covers all of the material outlined by the College Board as necessary to prepare students to pass the AP Environmental Science exam. This course has been authorized by the College Board to use the AP designation for we utilize the curriculum from Illinois Virtual School in our blended class through our partnership with IVS. This course is designed to acquaint students with the physical, ecological, social, and political principles of environmental science. The scientific method is used to analyze and understand the inter-relationships between humans and the natural environment. The course shows how ecological realities and the material desires of humans often clash, leading to environmental degradation and pollution. The course covers the following topics: Earth's Systems, Human Population Dynamics, Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, Global Changes, and Environment and Society. The second semester of the course engages students to apply the concepts learned in a review and indepth study in preparation of the APES AP test that occurs in May. The test is expected to be taken.
Physical Science PS 100- 2 semesters (.5 credit each semester)
10th, 11th, 12th
The course abstract concepts that address the science fields of chemistry, physics and earth science. Concept topics of structure of atoms, motion and forces, conservation of matter and energy,motion and forces, Newton’s laws, work as related to energy, temperature and heat, waves and wave properties, electricity, magnetism, communication technology, relativity, and introductory Earth and space sciences are to explored.
Chemistry H CHM 301-2 semesters (.5 credit each semester)
prerequisite: Algebra 10th, 11th, 12th
The fundamental concepts of general chemistry which include scientific measurement and analysis, atomic structure, chemical nomenclature, balancing equations, stoichiometry, molarity, molality, percent composition, percent yield, periodic table trends and energy dynamics will be explored. The connection between algebra and data analysis through dimensional analysis will be stressed. The lab experience will stem from a more non-traditional but eco-friendlier approach in which lab concepts will be analyzed in everyday chemical applications. For example, solubility will be addressed in the processes of candy making. Gas laws will be demonstrated with boiling applications.
Scientific Inquiry 101/102 -1 semesters (.5 credit) May be repeated
*prerequisite: teacher recommendation
The course is to challenge high school students to complete original and independent research that is characteristic of college-level courses. Students will generate a research question, conduct a literature review, develop a research proposal and thesis/hypothesis, collaborate with content-area experts, collect and analyze data, and present original research to a panel of experts in the field.
or
The course is to challenge high school students to investigate or obtain mastery knowledge on a topic of interest. Intensive journal records of work will be kept similar to an engineering notebook of the investigation that is conducted. Students will report their inquiry/experience to a panel of experts in the field of study. It is design to give students more opportunity to engage in a topic of scientific interest such as robotics, STEM, etc.
AP Biology BIO 301-2 semesters (.5 credit each semester)
*prerequisite of Biology or teacher recommendation grades 10th, 11th and 12th
AP Biology is a two-semester Advanced Placement course and is designed to be the equivalent of the first college year general biology course. This course requires a great deal of self-discipline and motivation for the course is rigorous with an indepth content of concepts. This course has been authorized by the College Board to use the AP designation for we utilize the curriculum from Illinois Virtual School in our blended class through our partnership with IVS.
Other Options:
11th and 12th
**These course descriptions are verbatim from the ICC academic catalog. To be approved to take ICC courses, administration (vice principal, dean, counselor) and teacher recommendations are considered. These courses are at the college but through the Early College program they are offered to students who would meet the age requirement by the college and the expectations of the DU administration/teachers. Classes that maybe enrolled in are those that would go towards the general education requirements or transfer acceptance requirements at most college. To read more, here is a link to the Transfer Agreement pace at ICC.
All of these are semester courses which count as 1 full credit per class for DU graduation as well as the college transcript credits.**
Biology: BIOL 110, 111, 114, 115, 160 or 161,
Physical Sciences: Chemistry: CHEM 110, 115, 120, 130
Earth Science: EASC 111, 116, 118, 250
Physical Science: PHYSC 110, 114
Physics: PHYS 110, 120
