3 years of science is required for graduation. 2 lab credits are required. See Lab Science for lab courses.
These science courses do not meet the lab science requirements but meet the additional science requirement.
Astronomy:
- The student will meet individually with the instructor for the study of the universe including the solar system, planets, stars, and space exploration.
Astronomy Honors:
- The student will meet individually with the instructor for the study of the universe including the solar system, planets, stars, and space exploration.
Botany:
- In this individual course, the student will focus on the biology of plants. Topics include: experimental design, plant cells, energy, reproduction, plant structures and functions, and ecology.
Neuroscience:
- This individual course focuses on the human nervous system, with emphasis on the structure and function of the brain. Topics include the function of nerve cells, sensory systems, control of movement, learning and memory, behavior, and diseases of the brain.
Zoology:
- Topics include basic concepts of general zoology including the origin of animal life, animal reproduction and development, classification of major phyla of animals and the major classes of vertebrates, structure, and function of animals, and basic concepts of animal behavior and ecology.