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Science permeates every aspect of the world and our daily lives. We want our students to be able to apply scientific concepts to everyday life and gain an appreciation of the complexity and relatedness to everyone and everything in the world. We would like our leaders of tomorrow to be aware of scientific issues and to be able to make informed decisions about them.

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Biology - 9th year
In this introductory course in biology, the structure of the cell, animal and plant classification, maintenance, reproduction, genetics, evolution, and ecology are covered. Laboratory activities related to these topics are integral parts of the course.

AP Biology - 12th year, Elective
This Advanced Placement course covers molecules and cells, genetics and evolution, taxonomy, plant and animal anatomy and physiology, and ecology. Laboratory experiments are performed weekly to re-enforce the lecture material presented. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course. Course prerequisites include biology, chemistry and the recommendation of the Science Department.

Chemistry - 10th year
Topics studied in this introductory course include matter and energy, atomic structure, bonding, the periodic table, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, acids, and bases. Redox reaction, electrochemistry, and organic and nuclear chemistry are also covered. A strong background in mathematics is an important prerequisite for the course.

AP Chemistry - 12th year, Elective
This Advanced Placement course covers atomic theory and atomic structure, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, states of matter, types of reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Laboratory experiments are an integral part of the course. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement Examination at the conclusion of the course. Course prerequisites include Chemistry, a strong background in mathematics, and the recommendation of the Science Department.

Physics - 11th year
This introductory course in physics covers the fundamental laws underlying physics as well as general applications to other areas of science. Topics covered include translational and rotational kinematics, Newton’s laws, Conservation of Energy and Momentum, heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Laboratory experiments are an integral part of the course.

AP Physics C - 12th year, Elective
This Advanced Placement course is a calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics. Topics include straight line kinematics, motion in a plane, forces and equilibrium, experimental basis of Newton’s laws, particle dynamics, universal gravitation, collisions and conservation laws, work and potential energy, vibrational motion, conservative forces, inertial and non-inertial frames, central force motions, rigid bodies, and rotational dynamics. Laboratory experiments are an integral part of the course. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course. Course prerequisites include Physics, Calculus (which can be taken concurrently with AP Physics), and the recommendation of the Science Department.

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