Science Courses: Grades 9-122013-2014 School Year
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How to Enroll
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Biology
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Grades: 9-10
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High
School Credit: 1.0 Biology—lab science (Honors
option available)
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Prerequisites: reading and math placement tests
demonstrating high school reading ability and successful completion of an 8th
grade level pre-algebra course or higher or concurrent enrollment in a LV Algebra I
course (or higher)
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Meets
Monday and Friday
Biology
investigates the wonders of God’s living creation. Through an
investigative introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology,
students are prepared for more advanced studies to be encountered later in high
school and college. While heavily emphasizing vocabulary, this course
provides a strong background in the scientific method, five-kingdom
classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular
and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection and
ecosystems. Learning is facilitated through lecture, discussion,
observation, lab work, classroom activities, dissections, and student
interaction. Since this course is taught from a Christian perspective,
students become well equipped to intelligently and scientifically approach the
controversial issues surrounding creation vs. evolution. Real life
parallels throughout the course will bring biology to life.
Books
Needed:
o
Bob
Jones University Press:
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Biology 4th edition, Student Textbook
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Biology 4th edition, Student Test pack
Chemistry
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Grades: 10-11
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High
School Credit: 1.0 Chemistry—lab science (Honors option available)
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Prerequisites: reading and math placement tests
demonstrating high school reading ability and successful completion of an Algebra
I course or successful
completion of LV Algebra I or
concurrent study in LV Algebra I, LV Geometry, LV Algebra II/Trig, or LV Precalculus course
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Meets
Monday and Friday
This interesting
and engaging college-prep chemistry course takes students on a journey through the
amazing study of matter. Students
will gain a broad introduction into this fascinating topic with a creative
approach to problem-solving and investigation. As the foundational properties behind
elements, the periodic table, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry,
nomenclature, material science, kinetic theory, solutions, equilibrium, thermochemistry, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry,
biochemistry, organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry are studied with an
appreciation for God and His amazing creation. Classroom lectures, discussions,
demonstrations, labs, experiments, and activities will encourage student
understanding of the scientific method, quantitative measures, qualitative
analysis, data interpretation, observation, and inquiry skills. The history of chemistry along with the
exploration of career opportunities in chemistry will be an integral part of
this fun and challenging course.
Books
Needed:
o
Bob
Jones University Press:
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Chemistry Student Text, 3rd edition
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Chemistry Student Test pack, 3rd
edition
Physics
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Grades: 11-12
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High
School Credit: 1.0 Physics—non-lab science
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Prerequisites:
reading, math and chemistry placement tests demonstrating: 1) upper high school
level reading ability 2) successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry (Algebra
II/Trigonometry recommended) and 3) successful completion of a high school
level chemistry course or
successful completion of LV Chemistry and LV Algebra I and LV Geometry (or
higher) with concurrent study in LV Algebra II/Trig or Precalculus
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Meets
Monday and Friday
Students will
explore physics concepts, including the mathematics necessary for a course at
this level, in an interesting and understandable format. Through the Bob Jones text, classroom
discussions and activities, students will delve into this very relevant science
from a creationist standpoint.
Topics include: Measurement and Units, Motion in One Dimension,
Two-Dimension Motion, Newton’s Laws, Circular Motion, Work and Energy, Momentum,
Periodic Motion, Waves and Optics, Electrostatics, Electrodynamics, Electrical
Circuits, and Magnetism. This
amazing journey into the world of physics will encourage a deeper appreciation
of the impact of physics in our lives.
This college-prep physics course is a must for any student planning on
further study of the sciences or engineering. It would also be very beneficial for any
scholar planning on attending college for any subject. Today, colleges want to see that
students worked hard during their high school years and that they studied the
most difficult topics available to them. A high school physics course on a
transcript could give a student a competitive edge for both college admissions
and scholarship opportunities.
Books
Needed:
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Bob Jones University Press—Physics
3rd edition Student Text
Anatomy
and Physiology
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Grades: 11 and 12
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High
School Credit: 1.0 Anatomy and Physiology
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Prerequisites: reading, writing, math and chemistry placement
tests demonstrating upper high school level abilities and successful completion
of chemistry and Algebra I or
successful completion of LV Chemistry
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Meets
Monday and Friday
The study of
human anatomy and physiology is a true revelation to the wonders of God’s
creative work. Throughout this
course students will delve into the marvels of the human body by exploring the
various structures and functions of all the major bodily systems. We will explore the world of cells,
tissues, organs, organ systems, and chemical systems within the body while learning
about how they are interconnected to maintain homeostasis. There will be a heavy emphasis on
anatomical identification, medical terminology, and conceptual physiology of
each system. Students will also come
to understand how various disruptions to the body such as malnutrition, injury,
and pathogens can lead to disease and dysfunction. Learning will be facilitated through
lecture, discussion, observation, lab work, classroom activities, and student
interaction. This course is intended for any student interested in a
medical related career as well as for those students who simply want to be well
versed in how the body works.
Books
Needed:
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TBA
Introduction
to Computer Science
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Grades:
10-12
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High
School Credit: 1.0 Computer Science (non-lab science)
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Prerequisites: reading and writing placement tests
demonstrating high school level abilities (or completion of English 1 at LV)
and successful completion of
Algebra 1 (or taking Algebra 1 concurrently at LV)
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Meets
Monday only
In our
increasingly digital world, with software surrounding everything we do,
learning basic skills like computational thinking and programming are one of
the best ways to seed innovation. Students graduating from high school with
code literacy and fundamentals will be empowered to build and contribute to the
future.
Introduction to Computer Science is solid introductory course addressing both
the foundations and fundamentals of computer science. The central theme is that
computer science is the study of algorithms. We will first focus on looking at
the algorithmic basis of computer science and then moving upward to
higher-level issues like hardware, software, applications and ethics. We build
from elementary concepts such as algorithms, binary arithmetic, gates, and
circuits to higher-level ideas such as computer organization, operating
systems, high-level languages, applications, and social, legal and ethical
problems of informational technology.
Course content includes but is not limited to:
- Algorithmic discovery & design
- History of Computing
- Building blocks of the Hardware World (Binary Numbers, Boolean Logic &
Gates)
- Components of a Computer System (Memory, Cache, I/O units, ALU, Control Unit)
- Virtual Machines, Assemblers, Operating Systems
- Computer Networking(LAN, WAN, Internet and World Wide Web)
- Network Communication Protocols
- Information Security (Threats and Defenses, Encryption)
- Introduction to High-Level Programming, Software Engineering, SDLC
- Procedural Languages(Java), SQL, HTML, Javascript
Equipment:
Students should have access to a computer system with relatively recent
technology, with Windows XP or newer. The system must be able to compile in
seconds and response time should be reasonably rapid. This will require larger
hard disk drive spaces and enough memory. The student will not be required to
bring a laptop to class for this semester. It would be ideal to have a minimum
of 3 hours per week practice time on the computer throughout the academic year;
additional time is desirable but not required. Both free and commercial Java
systems are available from a variety of sources.
Books
Needed:
TBA
