Glencoe Science

These courses are designed to promote interest and curiosity in science while meeting the most rigorous state and national content standards.

Students can build on their current scientific knowledge as they progress through a variety of course offerings.

These classes will assist them in becoming intelligent members of their communities, helping the students achieve personal and career objectives.

Glencoe Science

Three Years Of Science – Two PathsGeneral   Science Focus

General Biology 9 Honors BiologyChemistry, Physics, or Physical Science

 10

Accelerated Chemistry or Physics 

Science Electives,Anatomy & Physiology,

orAdv. Placement Courses

11 & 12

Adv. Placement Courses, Anatomy & Physiology,

and/orScience Electives

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Glencoe ScienceElective Science Classes

Astronomy (semester)Forensic Science (semester)Marine Science (semester)Anatomy & Physiology (full year)

Glencoe ScienceAdvanced Placement Offerings

AP Biology offered 2014, 2016 AP Physics C (Calculus Based) offered 2014, 2016

AP Chemistry offered 2013, 2015, AP Environmental Science offered 2013, 2015, Rigorous courses that cover material at a level comparable to freshman college courses

General Biology

Introductory lab course in life science which includes: ecology, molecular and cellular biology, genetics and evolution.

Honors Biology

Prerequisite Successful completion of Algebra I

Challenging course of the study of life science with a focus on laboratory work

Topics of study include cell theory, biochemistry, organizational and regulatory process and ecology and interactions of organisms in the environment

Includes a research project

Physical Science Prerequisite : Biology

An inquiry based course focusing on physics, chemistry, and earth-space science concepts.

Preparation for chemistry classes

Includes laboratory work and interactive notebooks

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Chemistry or Accelerated Chemistry

General Chemistry

Recommended prerequisites: Algebra 1 C or better and Biology

Designed for college bound students (science or engineering bound students should take accelerated chemistry)

Full year class Independent laboratory project required

Accelerated Chemistry

Prerequisite: completed or concurrent Algebra 2

College prep class for students pursuing engineering, science or medical careers

Independent laboratory project required

Glencoe SciencePhysics: •Motion, Energy & Orbits

•Electricity & Circuits •Waves, Sound & Light

Physics

Prerequisite: C or better in geometry Projects such as rockets, robots, and

laser shoots Emphasis on physics concepts,

although math will be used in the class

Semester Science Class Astronomy

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Astronomy

Prerequisite: C or better in geometry This course is a one semester introduction to

the basic concepts of astronomy. Stellar classification and spectroscopy, solar

system and planetary motion will be studied Emphasis on the concepts, laws and

theories of physics that allow better understanding of astronomical phenomena

Glencoe ScienceSemester Science Class Forensic Science

Forensic Science

Prerequisite: Biology Looks at the scientific techniques to

provide evidence in criminal investigations

Multidisciplinary perspective involving: Chemistry, biology, physics, criminology

and toxicology

Glencoe ScienceSemester Science Class Marine Science

Bathymetry: Oregon Coast (from the west – looking east)

Marine Science

Prerequisite: Biology One semester course designed for

students interested in oceanography and marine biology

The interdependence of the ocean and marine organisms will be emphasized

Glencoe ScienceAnatomy & Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry C

or better Lab based study of the human body Designed for students interested in

medical, health or fitness careers

Glencoe ScienceAdvanced Placement Science ClassesAP Biology

AP Biology

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry or teacher recommendation

Students should have excellent study habits Designed for students interested in majoring

in science or medical professions Rigorous course that studies molecular and

cellular biology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, ecology, evolution and organic chemistry and required AP Labs

Glencoe ScienceAdvanced Placement Science ClassesAP Chemistry

AP Chemistry

Prerequisites: Accelerated Chemistry, B or higher algebra 2, B or higher Students should have excellent study

habits

Glencoe ScienceAdvanced Placement Science ClassesAP Environmental Science

AP Environmental Science

Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry Interdisciplinary course that studies a

wide variety of topics including Earth’s Systems, Human Population Dynamics, Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, Global Changes and Society

Glencoe ScienceAdvanced Placement Science ClassesAP Physics C – Mechanics and E & M

AP Physics Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in

Calculus or instructor approval Provides a firm foundation in physics for

students intending to emphasize science in college

Topics include mechanics, electricity and magnetism

Calculus is utilized through the course to solve physics applications

Forecasting (General)9th 10th 11th 12th General Biology Chemistry à Physicsà

Senior science will depend upon math and science prerequisites but may include the following AP Environmental

Science* AP Biology* AP Chemistry AP Physics C* Anatomy & Physiology

Physics (C or better in geometry)à

Chemistry (or Accel Chem*.)à

Anatomy & Physiologyà

Semester electives Astronomy Forensic science Marine science

Physical Scienceà Chemistry or physics à

* Eligible for Honors Diploma

Semester electives Astronomy Forensic science Marine science

Forecasting (Science Focus)9th 10th 11th 12th

Honors Biology* à Accel Chemistry*à Physicsà Senior science will depend upon math and science prerequisites but may include the following AP Environmental

Science* AP Biology* AP Chemistry* AP Physics C* Anatomy &

Physiology

Anatomy & Physiologyà

Physicsà Accel Chem*à

AP Sciences depending on prerequisites

* Eligible for Honors Diploma

Semester electives Astronomy Forensic science Marine science