Science Course Selection

Ken Bingman, Allison Johnson, Greg Schell: Honors Biology Teachers

Michael Alsin: Department Chair / Physics Teacher

This PowerPoint, and other handouts, will be posted by the Department Chair on his website: http://www.bv229.k12.ks.us/bvw_alsin/ OR just Google “blue valley west jaguar physics”

Honors vs. Regular Biology:SC1100, SC1101 BiologyPrerequisite: NoneGrade: 9, 10 Credit: 1Biology is the study of all living things and how they interact with their environment. This introductory course is designed for students who desire a general overview of biology including the survey of plants, animals, human beings, ecology and genetics. Laboratory experiences include microscopic work, technology applications, dissection and basic laboratory skills. The course satisfies the graduation requirement of one unit of Biological Science.

SC1102, SC1103 Honors BiologyThis is a weighted grade course and requires more in-depth study of the curriculum. Students should carefully consider the extra time needed for this more challenging course.Prerequisite: NoneGrade: 9, 10 Credit: 1Honors Biology covers the same subject matter as Biology but in more detail. Emphasis is given to the process of science. This course is for those students who possess either a high interest or ability in science and plan to enroll in advanced science courses. This course satisfies the graduation requirement for one unit of Biological Science.

Year

Course Progression Electives Math(minimum)

SO - SR JR - SR SR

FR Honors Biology Geometry

SO Sophomore Chemistry(≥ concurrent Algebra II)(& Anatomy)

AnatomyEarth SpaceField Bio ½Zoology ½PLTW-POEPLTW-IED

Algebra II

JR Physics(≥ concurrent Precalculus)

(& AP Chem or AP Bio)

AP ChemistryAP BiologyMeteorology ½Astronomy ½CAPS-PLTWCAPS-BioSciCAPS-SportMed

Precalculus

SR AP or Reg Science Elective AP Physics Calculus(recommended)

Honors Science Course Progression

Regular Science Course Progression

Year

Course Progression Electives Math(minimum)

SO - SR JR - SR SR

FR Biology

SO Earth Space AnatomyField Bio ½Zoology ½PLTW-POEPLTW-IED

JR Chemistry(≥ concurrent Algebra II)

Meteorology ½Astronomy ½CAPS-PLTWCAPS-BioSciCAPS-SportMed

Algebra II

SR Physics(≥ concurrent Precalculus)

AP ChemistryAP Biology

Precalculus

Year

Course Progression Electives

SO - SR JR - SR SR

FR Biology (life)

SO Earth Space (physical) AnatomyField Bio ½Zoology ½

JR One Elective Physical ScienceMeteorology ½Astronomy ½

SR Chemistry

(≥ concurrent

Algebra II)

Minimum Science Course Progression