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MARINE SCIENCE

S752 *
S752E *

Offered at El Modena High School and online only

Marine Biology is a truly integrated science course. The science concepts are applied to authentic scientific settings, scenarios
and investigations. You will learn about life, Earth and physical science, utilizing basic physics and principles of chemistry and
scientific and engineering practices. The stage is set for real-world learning as you explore data from a unique and fresh
perspective.

PHYSIOLOGY

S790 *^
S799 HONORS *^
The course offers a study of anatomy and physiology. It is designed to give students an understanding of the structure and
functions of the systems of the body and their relationships, and provide information on careers in the field of nursing, medicine,
SCIECNE/LIFE skeletal and muscular systems, senses, circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems, excretory system, endocrine and
and public health. Topics include structural and functional organization of the human body, cell physiology, integration of
reproductive systems. Physiology is a college preparatory course that meets the University of California life laboratory science
entrance requirement.
AP BIOLOGY

S976 *^
Advanced Placement Biology is a second-year course designed for highly motivated students who have a desire to do college
level work. The course includes the eight major themes of biological sciences: science as a process; evolution; energy transfer;
continuity and change; relationship of structure to function; regulation; interdependence in nature; and science, technology and
society. Because of the extensive quantity of material covered, it is expected that students will study much of the material on
an independent basis. Both essay and objective tests will take place during the course. Laboratory work will be an important
part of the course and will emphasize quantitative measurements made with biological systems.
IB BIOLOGY HL
S979 *^

Offered at Canyon High School only
By studying biology in the Diploma Program students should become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each
other. While the scientific method may take on a wide variety of forms, it is the emphasis on a practical approach through
experimental work that characterizes the sciences. Teachers provide students with opportunities to design investigations, collect
data, develop manipulative skills, analyze results, collaborate with peers and evaluate and communicate their findings
EARTH SCIENCE

SCIENCE/PHYSICAL S853 ^

Offered at Canyon, Orange, & Richland High School only
Earth Science is an overview of earth science and insight into the means by which scientific knowledge is acquired. The course
is based upon the California Content State Standards for Science with emphasis placed upon developing abilities in problem
solving through experimentation and concrete examples. Students will study earth’s place in the universe, dynamic earth

geology, and investigation and experimentation.

processes, energy in the earth system, biogeochemical cycles, structure and composition of the atmosphere, California

KEY * meets UC approval for “A-G” ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning