Anatomy and Physiology: This course is designed to be an introductory course in human anatomy and physiology.
Students will be provided with a basic understanding of the structure and functions of the human body with an emphasis on homeostasis. The organ systems covered are the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems. Each unit contains a focus on wellness to increase the student’s appreciation of the relevance of the maintenance of good health to the concepts of the anatomy and physiology presented in class. Additionally, clinical applications are presented to explore the clinical, professional, or everyday relevance of a particular anatomical structure or its related function.
Chemistry I: This course is designed to be an introductory course in chemistry. The students learn about the properties of matter and how these properties help to organize elements on the periodic table. Students develop a better understanding of the structure of the atom. Students develop an understanding of chemical reactions, including the involvement of energy and subatomic particles, to better understand the nature of chemical changes. Students learn about chemical reactions that occur around us everyday as they learn about chemical reactions such as oxidation-reduction, combustion, and decomposition. Students also gain a deeper understanding of acids and bases, rates of reactions, and factors that affect those rates. From calculating stoichiometry problems and molar concentrations, students learn about proportionality and strengthen their mathematical skills.
Chemistry II: This course is designed to be a continuation of chemistry I. The students review properties of matter and how these properties help to organize elements on the periodic table, structure of the atom, chemical reactions rates, and factors that affect those rates. Strengthen calculating stoichiometry problems, molar concentrations, and their mathematical skills. Students will gain a deeper understanding of acids and bases reactions, nuclear chemistry, and the gas laws. Chemistry II will emphasis weekly practical lab experimentation for discovery. Labs will investigate a number of consumer items on the market so the student can compare product effectiveness with cost analysis. Soil and water analysis will be introduced as a guide to environmental awareness. A mini Forensics Science class will be introduced as time avails itself.
Life Science: This course is designed to instruct students in the basic process and functions of life. We will begin by exploring the most basic unit of life, the cell and proceed through more complex organisms and the environments in which they live. The students will begin to understand how our interactions with the environment can cause long lasting effects to the world around us.
