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Course Name: AP Biology
Course Description:
1.0 credit per semester
These are double-credit courses that meet two periods each day. The courses have the same objectives as Biology AP A and AP B, with the provision that the content, materials, and activities of Biology AP (double period) follow the Biology Advanced Placement curriculum. Students may not earn credit for both single and double-period AP Biology A and B. Dissections may occur in this course. See Alternatives to Dissection at the end of the Science section.
Prerequisite: Attainment of the outcomes of Biology A and B
Corequisite: Attainment of the outcomes of Chemistry A and B
Grade Level: 9- 10- 11- 12
No repeats for credit
Double period
Course Name: Environmental Science
Course Description:
0.5 credit per semester
Environmental Science AP A and B are for highly motivated students with interest in interdisciplinary science. Environmental Science AP builds on concepts covered in Environmental Science, with greater detail in content and laboratory investigations. Students are prepared to take the Advanced Placement environmental science examination at the end of the course. Topics in Environmental Science AP include the interrelationships of the natural world and environmental problems, issues, and solutions.
Prerequisite: Attainment of the outcomes of Biology A and B
Corequisite: Chemistry A and B recommended
Grade Level: 9- 10- 11- 12
No repeats for credit
Course Name: Physics
Course Description:
1.0 credit per semester
These are double-credit courses that meet for two periods each day. The courses have the same objectives as Physics AP A and AP B, with the provision that the content, materials, and activities of Physics AP (double period) follow the AP curriculum, but with extensive laboratory work in each of the topic areas. Students may not earn credit for both single- and double-period AP Physics.
Prerequisite: Attainment of the outcomes of Physics A and B, and Precalculus A and B
Grade Level: 9- 10- 11- 12
No repeats for credit
Double period