2601 Aerospace Education
This course provides students with an introductory understanding of the principles of the aerospace industry. Students learn the different principles of flight in space, the physics related to planet orbiting, and the biology of space flight.
2655 Anatomy and Physiology
This course is an in-depth study of the human body and its biological systems (skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, reproductive, glandular, and nervous) and understanding of their functions and processes. The course includes study of anatomical terms, cells and tissue structure and function, metabolism, and the human life cycle.
2600 Astronomy
Astronomy is an introduction to the solar system and general astronomical concepts. The course may include extensive observations and descriptions of the night sky. Students develop the ability to compare and contrast stars, planets, and other objects in space and the way they move. Students learn the names of major constellations, develop familiarity with radio astronomy, and astronomical measuring techniques.
2603 Biology
This laboratory course explores the origins, organization, reproduction, genetics, growth, development, evolution, behavior, and interdependence of living things.
2604 Advanced Biology
Advanced Biology includes selected topics studied in the introductory biology course. Students pursue these topics in greater depth with more opportunity for increased laboratory and individual study in areas of special interest.
2605 Botany
This practical oriented course provides the student with an understanding of plants, their life cycles, and evolutionary relationships. The course develops in students an appreciation for living things.
2607 Chemistry
This introductory course covers the basic topics of chemical bonds, periodicity, kinetic molecular theory, kinetics, energies, dynamic equilibrium, conservation laws, atomic and molecular theory, and chemical systems. The course usually includes applications of chemical principles.
2608 Advanced Chemistry
Advanced Chemistry includes selected topics studied in the introductory chemistry course. This course pursues these topics in greater depth with more opportunity for individual study in areas of special interest.
2635 Conceptual Chemistry
This is a practical, non-quantitative chemistry course designed for students who desire an understanding of chemical concepts and applications.
2617 Conservation
Conservation is a course of study that uses a variety of disciplines such as biology, history, and physical science to show students the relevance of conserving environmental habitats. Students learn the importance to our cultural heritage of safeguarding individual objects, structures, sites, or monuments that have significant artistic, historic, scientific, or religious value.
2626 Coordinated/Integrated Science I
First-Year Coordinated/Integrated Science draws from the principles of several scientific disciplines - earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics - and organizes the material around thematic units. Common themes include systems, models, energy, patterns, change, and constancy. Students investigate applications of the theme using appropriate aspects from each discipline.
2627 Coordinated/Integrated Science II
Second-Year Coordinated/Integrated Science draws from the principles of several scientific disciplines - earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics - and organizes the material around thematic units. Common themes include systems, models, energy, patterns, change, and constancy. Students investigate applications of the theme using appropriate aspects from each discipline. This course builds on the content learned in First-Year Coordinated/Integrated Science, addressing additional concepts in Coordinated/Integrated Science or previous concepts at a more advanced academic level.
2628 Coordinated/Integrated Science III
Third-Year Coordinated/Integrated Science draws from the principles of several scientific disciplines - earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics - and organizes the material around thematic units. Common themes include systems, models, energy, patterns, change, and constancy. Students investigate applications of the theme using appropriate aspects from each discipline. This course builds on the content learned in Second-Year Coordinated/Integrated Science, addressing additional concepts in Coordinated/Integrated Science or previous concepts at a more advanced academic level.
2629 Coordinated/Integrated Science IV
Fourth-Year Coordinated/Integrated Science draws from the principles of several scientific disciplines - earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics - and organizes the material around thematic units. Common themes include systems, models, energy, patterns, change, and constancy. Students investigate applications of the theme using appropriate aspects from each discipline. This course builds on the content learned in Third-Year Coordinated/Integrated Science, addressing additional concepts in Coordinated/Integrated Science or previous concepts at a more advanced academic level.
2618 Earth Science
This course covers the fundamental topics associated with the formation and changes in the earth's crust, meteorology, astronomy, paleontology, materials of the earth, earth cycles, history of the earth, and earth in space. Geoscience is another name used to identify the course.
2619 Energy Education
This course focuses on one or several aspects of energy or power in transportation and work. The course content may include various sources of energy, mechanisms for energy transfer, such as electricity and heat, energy production through wind/nuclear solar energies, and energy conversion by means of motors and engines.
2612 Environmental Studies
This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine the interrelationship between organisms and their physical environment. Students gain an awareness and understanding about ecological concepts and current environmental issues regarding air quality, water resources, energy resources, integrated water management, and human and natural communities.
2611 General Science
This course combines more than one branch of science into a cohesive study where students explore general scientific concepts. Topics covered include the principles underlying the scientific method and the techniques of experimentation.
2652 General Science with Focus on Earth Science (grade 6 standards)
This course emphasizes the study of earth science providing students with an introduction to the Earth's history and the mechanisms that account for the planet's topography, weather phenomena, and interactions of living things within the Earth's system. The course focuses on learning how two sources of energy (the Sun and the radioactive decay inside the Earth) power convection currents that cause weather, the reshaping of the Earth's surface, and the continuation of ecosystems. Through the investigation and experimentation standards, students learn and apply the scientific methods, interpret maps, interpret events by sequence and time, and identify changes in natural phenomena.
2653 General Science with Focus on Life Science (grade 7 standards)
This course focuses on life science with the study of cells, body systems, and genetics and the history of life on Earth. Examination of the evolution of life through the geologic history learned in grade six receives considerable emphasis. The physical science principles that underlie biological structures and functions (e.g., light, levers, blood pressure) are studied to gain a deeper understanding of living systems. Through the investigation and experimentation standards, students learn how to use appropriate tools and technology and a variety of print and electronic resources, communicate ideals logically, construct scale models and diagrams to communicate knowledge, and communicate the steps and results from investigations.
2654 General Science with Focus on Physical Science (grade 8 standards)
This course focuses on topics in chemistry and physics. The topics in chemistry focus on the structures of matter, behavior of atoms and molecules and the chemical makeup of living systems. Physics topics focus on motion, forces, and density and buoyancy that are explored as aspects of the behavior of matter. The Earth and the solar system are studied according to the physical interactions of bodies in space. Through the investigation and experimentation standards, students learn how to plan and conduct a scientific investigation, evaluate data, distinguish between variables and controls, construct linear graphs, and manipulate simple mathematical formulas.
2620 Geology
Geology is an in-depth study of the forces that form and continue to affect the earth's crust. Topics may include the structure and development of the earth's crust, the composition of the earth's interior, rock types, and the forms of life found in fossil and plate tectonics. The course covers earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciation, and erosion in the context of a changing earth.
2621 Life Science
Life Science provides students with a basic understanding of living things. The course applies the principles of conservation to show the interrelationships of organisms within ecosystems.
2622 Meteorology
Meteorology covers the properties of the atmosphere. Topics include atmospheric layering, changing pressure, winds, water vapor, air masses, fronts, temperature changes, and weather forecasting.
2609 Oceanography
A course designed for students seeking a greater knowledge of the sea. Laboratory experiences and field work are important parts of the course. Students investigate both physical and biological aspects of the ocean. Marine Science is another name used to identify the course.
2633 Pacesetter Science
The College Board designed this course as a capstone course for the 12th grade. It is appropriate for students who have taken coordinated, integrated or discipline specific science courses. This course requires specific prerequisite courses, including at least two years of college preparatory science in the first three years of high school.
2610 Physical Science
This course covers the structure and state of matter. Topics may include forms of energy, wave phenomenon, electromagnetism, and physical/chemical interactions.
2613 Physics
The first course in physics with mathematical reasoning not exceeding the level of trigonometry. The course uses the concept of vectors. Physics concepts usually include conservation laws, motion, gravity, optics, energy, kinetic theory, fields and interactions, and atomic structure.
2614 Advanced Physics
Any course in physics that has a first course in physics as a prerequisite. This course may deal with additional concepts in physics or with previous concepts at an advanced academic level.
2636 Conceptual Physics
Conceptual Physics is a first course in Physics with mathematical reasoning not exceeding the level of Algebra I. The concepts usually include conservation laws, motion, gravity, waves, optics and atomic structure. The course may include applications to technology.
2624 Science Projects
This course assists advanced science students with the individual study, research, and development of a science project.
2625 Space Science
This course is an introduction to space flight and the aerospace industry. Topics may include astronomy, orbits, propulsion systems, space flight, biology, communication technology, history of flight, NASA, exploration, and satellite programs. The course may also include simulated flight and field trips.
2606 Zoology
This survey course provides the student with an introductory under standing of animals, and the niche they occupy in their habitat, their life cycles, and evolutionary relationships to each other. The course also develops an awareness and understanding of biotic communities and to sharpen laboratory and field skills.
2698 Other Science Course (including combinations of above)
Any science course not identified in the series of courses outlined on the CBEDS assignment code list.
