BPS High School Course Catalog 24-25 - Flipbook - Page 71
interested in pursuing university programs in engineering, physics, or chemistry should consider taking
this course. Successful completion of this course may enable students to earn college credit through the
Advanced Placement exams offered in May of each year.
Prerequisite: AP Physics 1 or Physics, AP Calculus must be taken previously or concurrently
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
NCAA Approved
440820 AP Physics 2 Algebra-Based (Seaholm)
Advanced Placement Physics 2: Algebra-Based is a two-semester college level course that explores
topics in classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, waves and optics, atomic
and nuclear physics, and fluids. Students will investigate these topics in the laboratory as they design
experiments, observe and measure real phenomena, analyze data, analyze errors, and communicate
results. An emphasis is placed on using algebra and trigonometry to solve problems. Students who are
interested in life science, business, law or not sure of their college major should consider taking this
course as it offers a broad range of topics. Successful completion of this course may enable students to
earn college credit through the Advanced Placement exam offered in May of each year.
Prerequisites: AP Physics 1 OR Physics; Integrated Math 3 or Precalculus must be taken previously or
concurrently
Grades Taught: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
NCAA Approved
450020 Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology course is designed to prepare students for college anatomy and physiology, as
well as careers in the health sciences. Students will explore the human body using a body-systems
approach. Students will interact with a variety of healthcare professionals and experience real-world
anatomy and physiology applications. Extensive laboratory time is spent exploring the structure and
function of tissues, bones, muscles, and organs. This class will consist of classroom, online, and off-site
study. All students who sign up for the class will have the opportunity to complete additional
coursework in order to have their credit labeled as Honors on their transcript.
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry A or Honors Chemistry
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
NCAA Approved
40042BL STEMx Research and Design 1 (Seaholm)
Honors STEMx Research and Design 1 course provides opportunities for students to develop a STEM
related project while embedding authentic data internships with professionals from the surrounding
area. Students are introduced to the fundamental steps in scientific research methodologies,
engineering design, and combining quantitative/qualitative methods of data analysis. In addition,
students learn engineering skills by designing and analyzing processes and process units in order to
assess product quality, measurement issues, economics, safety, and environmental/sustainability
impact. This course will provide both information on how to carry out and present various types of
research, as well as knowledge of what STEM professionals must do to be successful in their work.
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Physics must be taken previously or concurrently. Integrated Math
3 must be taken previously. Students must agree to District Policy for off-campus exploration. This
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
NCAA Approved
This course may be repeated for credit.
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