1. Science
Electives:
25
The courses that follow count as
your 4th year science credit
REQUIRED for graduation!
2. AP Biology
College level introductory biology course.
Detailed overview of many areas of
biology.
Daily reading and studying expected.
After school labs.
Prerequisites: Chemistry and Biology
Open to Juniors and Seniors.
For more information see Ms. MacDonald in
room 4.227 of H Bldg
3. AP Biology: Topics Covered
Chemistry of Life
Cells
Energetics
Heredity
Molecular Genetics
Evolution
Diversity
Plants
Animals
Ecology
4. AP Chemistry
Second year chemistry course – equivalent to
freshman college chemistry course and earns college
credit with a score of 3 or above in AP Chem. exam
(most colleges).
Open to juniors and seniors.
See Mrs. Rouk in room 1.251 of G Bldg for
questions
Fall semester: Foundation, reactions, atomic
structure, bonding, solids, liquids, solutions, and
descriptive chemistry.
Spring semester: Kinetics, thermodynamics,
equilibrium, electrochemistry and review for AP
exam.
Laboratory activities are an integral part of the
course.
5. AP Environmental Science
Please see Dr. Michael Tolmich for
questions
– Michael_tolmich@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
http://gcps-michaeltolmich.onmycalendar.com/
Open to: Juniors and Seniors
Fall semester: Focus on principles of ecology
Spring semester: Focus on human impact on
the environment
Decision making and project based class
Several labs are conducted outdoors,
students should be prepared to get wet
and/or dirty
7. AP Physics C
Open to: Seniors
Pre- or Co-requisite: AP Calculus
– This is a calculus based physics course
FallSemester: Linear Mechanics (Two
and three dimensional)
Spring Semester: Rotational and
Orbital Mechanics; AP test preparation
See Mr. Heier for questions
8. Anatomy & Physiology
• Open to Junior and seniors
• Counts as 4th year science credit!
• Course requirements: Biology & Chemistry
• Study the structure and function of the major
systems of the human body and related
disorders.
• Class dedicated for students that anticipate
pursuing a career in medicine and other health
related fields.
• Class includes labs and dissections of specimens
9. Anatomy & Physiology
Eleven Major Systems Studied:
Fall Semester: Spring Semester:
•Histology •Respiratory System
•Integumentary System •Digestive System
•Skeletal System •Urinary System
•Muscular System •Nervous System & Special
•Cardiovascular System Senses Organs
•Lymphatic System •Endocrine System
•Immune System •Male Reproductive System
•Female Reproductive
System
10. Astronomy
Astronomy is the study of the universe: moons,
planets, stars, comets, galaxies and more.
Senior Elective
Prerequisites: Physics, Chemistry
Conceptual, rather than mathematical, study
of most topics
Students who were successful in physics and
chemistry will be successful in astronomy.
11. Astronomy
First Semester Topics:
Introduction/Basics of Astronomy
History of Astronomy
Observational techniques & instruments
Earth
The Moon
Mercury
Venus
Mars
13. Environmental Science
(non-AP course)
•A performance, lab and field-based course
•It integrates th e study of many components of our
environment, including the human impact on our
planet (i.e. recycling, carbon footprint, etc)
•Instruction will focus on student data collection and
analysis in all types of labs
14. Forensic Science
Explore the scientific and technological
aspects of criminal investigations.
Allows students to apply their science
knowledge and problem solving skills
to real world situations.
Open to: Seniors and Juniors
(concurrent physics or previous
physics credit required)
15. Forensic Science
Fall semester: History of Forensic
Science, Crime Scene Investigation
(CSI), Glass, Sand and Soil, Paint, Fiber,
Hair, Fingerprints, The Body as Evidence,
Entomology
Spring semester: Documents, Firearms,
Drugs and Poisons, Arson and Explosives,
Blood and Blood Spatter, DNA, Bones,
Teeth
Applications to Famous Cases, Literature,
and the Media are also explored.
17. MICROBIOLOGY
Semester One- Meet the Microbes
• Learn how to collect, grow, study and kill microbes in our lives…
• Learn how microbes can be helpful or harmful…
• Learn how microbial information can help innocent prisoners be
set free…
• Learn which microbes grow on your lunch table, your toilet, and
your tongue!
18. Semester 2:
Disease Epidemiology
Learn how diseases spread…
Learn what causes skin rashes. Ringworm. Herpes…
Learn how to avoid the flu and Flesh-eating
bacteria!!!
Learn if you can get a disease from a toilet seat.
From a mosquito. From your lab partner!!!
Learn how microbes are used in supplying your
drinking water. Your food…
Learn how microbes keep oceans and soil “clean”…
19. Beyond The Classroom
Careers That Use
Microbiology
• Hospital/Health Jobs • Safety & Hygiene
• Health Agencies Products
• Microbial Genetics • Water Facilities
• Medical Research • Agricultural Careers
• Pharmaceutical • Veterinary Medicine
Companies • Environmental
• Bio-technology Scientists
Companies • Cosmetology
• Biochemical Companies • Pollution Control
• Cosmetics & Toiletries Agencies
• Food & Drink • Law Firm Consultants
Manufacturing • Scientific Publishing
• Molecular Biologist • Day Care
• Oceanography Owners/Managers
• Parks & Recreation Jobs • Teaching – all levels
• ETC…
20. Oceanography
• Learn about ocean ecosystems and the organisms
that reside there!
• Open to juniors and seniors only
• Counts as your 4th year science credit!
22. Oceanography Topics
• History of the Ocean & Exploration
• Hydrothermal Vents & Deep Sea
Jacques Cousteau
• Air-Sea Interaction
• Ocean Circulation
