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CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS

S785 *^
E785 SPECIAL ED
An introductory physics course to help the student increase his/her knowledge of the physical world and to help the student in
the relevance of physics in their daily life. Topics include: Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Heat, Sound, Electricity and
Magnetism Light Atomic and Nuclear Physics, and Relativity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

S870 *

Offered at El Modena & Orange High School only
Environmental Science is designed to emphasize the use of an ecosystem concept in the study of environmental problems. This
will be accomplished by learning basic information regarding interrelations of the ecosystem and applying this information in
problem solving. The importance of conservation and preservation will be discussed within the constraints dictated by human
development and human needs. Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary science including geology, biology, earth
science, environmental science and geography.
CHEMISTRY

S760 *^
S769 HONORS *^
SCIECNE/PHYSICAL Chemistry is the study of properties that can be used to identify matter, and the techniques to measure those properties.
Laboratory activities and cooperative student activities are designed to give the student first hand experiences. Mathematics
is used to process and analyze measurements in order to answer questions about matter. Core topics include: atomic and
molecular structure, molecular bonds, chemical bonds, conservation of matter and stoichiometry, gasses and their properties,
acids and bases, solutions, chemical thermodynamics, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, organic chemistry and biochemistry,
nuclear processes, and investigation and experimentation. Chemistry is a college preparatory course that meets the University
of California physical laboratory science entrance requirement.

AP CHEMISTRY
S984 *^
Students will attain a depth of understanding of fundamentals and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical problems,
with increased emphasis on chemical calculations and the mathematical formulation of principles. Students participate in reviews
and study sessions in preparation for the AP Chemistry exam.
Prerequisites: Completion of high school Chemistry with B or higher

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
S970 *^

Offered at El Modena, Orange, & Villa Park High School only
AP Environmental Science is designed to emphasize the use of ecosystem concepts to the study of environmental problems. This
will be accomplished by learning interrelations of the ecosystem and applying this information in problem solving. The
importance of conservation and preservation will be discussed within the constraints dictated by human development and
human needs. Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary science, embracing a variety of disciplines, including geology,
biology, earth science, environmental science, chemistry, and geography. Students will be expected to participate in reviews
and study sessions required by the instructor in preparation for the AP exam. A minimum of seven hours per week is expected
to be spent by the student in unsupervised reading and study, in addition to the assigned homework and calculations.
Additional mandatory labs will occasionally be scheduled.

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