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**__ 3001 TAKS – Science, __**__ 0.5 credit (local) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 12 **Prerequisite(s):** Counselor approval ** Notes: ** Scaled score below 2100 on previous year’s Science TAKS Target TAKS is a semester-long course recommended for students who failed the science portion of the TAKS test at their previous grade level. This course will provide remediation within the school day for students who have failed, or are in danger of failing, the science portion of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). Target TAKS can be taken concurrently with a student’s science course. Objectives for each content area and grade level course will be the TAKS objectives for the tests in which students are being remediated. Strategies will be course-specific and will include such elements as test-taking strategies, problem solving in math and science, reading for meaning, and other content-specific strategies. **__ 3011 Biology, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ G**rade Level(s):** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** None ** Notes: 3014 ** Biology: Sheltered (For English Language Learners); LPAC approval required; see page 163. In Biology, students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical-thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Biology study a variety of topics that include: structures and functions of cells and viruses; growth and development of organisms; cells, tissues, and organs; nucleic acids and genetics; biological evolution; taxonomy; metabolism and energy transfers in living organisms; living systems; homeostasis; ecosystems; and plants and the environment. **__ 3021 Biology (PreAP/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s)**: None ** Notes: ** None Biology (PreAP/GT) offers a more advanced level of experiences in the concepts of biology. Laboratory activities are presented as a combination of inquiry and confirmatory exercises, including animal dissection. Many of the concepts are the same as those in Biology except the presentation is more accelerated and in more detail. Animal dissection is a required part of the curriculum in this course. An __experimental design project__ is a requirement in this course. **__ 3321 Biology (AP/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Biology; Chemistry ** Notes: ** Prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement Biology Exam. Summer assignment required. Advanced Placement Biology (AP/GT) offers students advanced study in the concepts of biology. Laboratory techniques are developed to further the student’s ability to pursue a career in a biologically-related field. Advanced laboratory investigations of chemical reactions that occur in organisms (e.g., enzymes, Krebs cycle, protein synthesis, cell replication and specialization) are presented. Biological systems of plants and animals are investigated. Fetal pigs are studied in the investigations of body systems. Animal dissection is a required part of the curriculum in this course. **__ 3111 Integrated Physics and Chemistry, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Biology or concurrent enrollment in Biology ** Notes: 3114 ** Integrated Physics and Chemistry: Sheltered (For English Language Learners); LPAC approval required; see page 163; Not open to students with high school credit in Chemistry or Physics; This course may not fulfill a science requirement for the DAP Graduation Plan. In Integrated Physics and Chemistry, students conduct field and laboratory investigations using scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical-thinking and scientific problem-solving. This course integrates the concepts of physics and chemistry using practical applications relating to the following topics: properties of matter, changes in matter, solution chemistry, motion waves and energy transformation. **__ 3121 Integrated Physics and Chemistry (Adv Acad/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Biology; Algebra I  ** Notes: **  Not open to students with high school credit in Chemistry or Physics. This course may not fulfill a science requirement for the DAP Graduation Plan. Integrated Physics and Chemistry (Adv Acad/GT) offers a more advanced level of experiences in the integrated concepts of physical science. Laboratory activities presented are a combination of inquiry and confirmatory exercises. Many of the concepts are the same as those in Integrated Physics and Chemistry except the presentation is more accelerated and in more detail. A __experimental design project__ is required in this course. **__ 3201 Conceptual Chemistry (formerly Chemistry in the Community), __**__ 1 credit (state)** GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Biology; Algebra I  ** Notes: 3204 ** Conceptual Chemistry (formerly ChemCom): Sheltered (For Eng Language Learners); LPAC approval required; see page 163; You may not take this course if you have already passed Chemistry. This course is designed for students planning a career in a field other than science. This lab-based course investigates all areas of chemistry with less emphasis on the mathematics of chemistry. This course will not count as a prerequisite for Advanced Placement Chemistry, Advanced Placement Biology or Advanced Placement Physics. Due to the difference in the curricula, students will not be permitted to transfer between Conceptual Chemistry and Chemistry during the year. **__ 3211 Chemistry, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Biology; Algebra I   ** Notes: 3214 ** Chemistry: Sheltered (For English Language Learners); LPAC approval required; see page 163. In Chemistry, students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include: characteristics of matter; energy transformations during physical and chemical changes; atomic structure; periodic table of elements; behavior of gases; bonding; nuclear fusion and nuclear fission; oxidation-reduction reactions; chemical equations; solutes; properties of solutions; acids and bases; and chemical reactions. Students will investigate how chemistry is an integral part of our daily lives. **__ 3221 Chemistry (PreAP/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Biology; Algebra II or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or attendance at summer or after-school tutorial program. ** Notes: ** Two summer sessions of Mini-Math Workshop for PreAP Chemistry will be offered, with registration information provided by each school. Several after-school sessions covering the same topics will also be offered. Chemistry (PreAP/GT) offers a more advanced level of experience in the concepts of chemistry. Laboratory activities presented are a combination of inquiry and confirmatory exercises. Many of the activities are the same as those in Chemistry except the presentation is more accelerated and in more detail. A __experimental design project__ is a requirement in this course. **__ 3521 Chemistry (AP/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Chemistry ** Notes: ** This course prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam. Summer assignment required. Advanced Placement Chemistry (AP/GT) offers students advanced study in the concepts of chemistry. Laboratory techniques are developed to further the student’s ability to pursue a career in an engineering or chemical-related field. Advanced laboratory investigations of atomic theory, properties of matter, chemical reactions, kinetics, and equilibrium are presented. **__ 3601 Conceptual Physics, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Biology, Algebra I     ** Notes:  **** 3604 ** Conceptual Physics: Sheltered (For English Language Learners); LPAC approval required; see page 163; You may not take this course if you have already passed Physics. This course is designed for students planning a career in a field other than science. This lab-based course focuses on real-world situations to build a strong conceptual understanding of physical principles, ranging from classical mechanics to modern physics. This course will not count as a prerequisite for Advanced Placement Physics, Advanced Placement Biology or Advanced Placement Chemistry. Due to the difference in the sequence of the curricula, students will not be permitted to transfer between Physics and Conceptual Physics during the year. **__ 3611 Physics, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Algebra II or Concurrent Enrollment ** Notes: 3614 ** Physics: Sheltered (For English Language Learners); LPAC approval required; see page 163. In Physics, students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include: laws of motion; changes within physical systems, and conservation of energy and momentum; force; thermodynamics; characteristics and behavior of waves; and quantum physics. This course provides students with a conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical and scientific skills. **__ 3621 Physics (PreAP/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Algebra II or Concurrent Enrollment in PreAP Algebra II   ** Notes: ** None Physics (PreAP/GT) offers a more advanced level of experiences in the concepts of physics. Laboratory experiences presented are a combination of inquiry and confirmatory exercises. Many of the concepts are the same as those in Physics except the presentation is more accelerated and in more detail. An __experimental design project__ is a requirement in this course. **__ 3721 Physics B (AP/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Physics and Algebra II  ** Notes: ** This course prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement Physics B Exam. Summer assignment required. Advanced Placement Physics B (AP/GT) offers advanced study in the concepts of physics. Laboratory techniques are developed to further the student’s ability to pursue a career in an engineering or physics-related field. Advanced laboratory investigations of mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism and nuclear physics are presented. **__ 3723 Physics C: Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism (AP/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Physics; Calculus or concurrent enrollment ** Notes: ** This course prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement Physics C: Electricity Magnetism Exam and the Physics C: Mechanics Exam. Summer assignment required. The Advanced Placement Physics C (AP/GT) course is the first part of the college sequence that serves as the foundation in physics for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering. An equal emphasis in the course is on mechanics and on electricity and magnetism, with the AP test separated for administration and grading into those two areas. Strong emphasis is placed on solving challenging problems, some requiring calculus. **__ 3801 Earth and Space Science, __**__ 1 credit (state) (pending SBOE approval) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** 3 units of science (1 may be concurrent) and 3 units of math (1 may be concurrent) ** Notes: ** None Earth and Space Science (ESS) is a capstone course that builds on prior scientific knowledge and skills to provide high school students an understanding of the Earth system and cycles in space and time. The course focuses on three major science concepts: Earth in space and time, solid Earth and fluid Earth. Students will conduct classroom, laboratory, and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. **__ 3831 Aquatic Science, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Two high school science credits ** Notes: 3834 ** Aquatic Science: Sheltered (For English Language Learners); LPAC approval required; see page 163. In Aquatic Science students study a variety of topics that include: components of an aquatic ecosystem; relationships among aquatic habitats and ecosystems; roles of cycles within an aquatic environment; adaptations of aquatic organisms; changes within aquatic environments; geological phenomena and fluid dynamics effects; and origin and use of water in a watershed. Students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations (including animal dissections), and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Animal dissection is a required part of the curriculum in this course. **__ 3811 Environmental Systems (Ecology), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Two high school science credits ** Notes: ** **3814** Environmental Systems (Ecology): Sheltered (For English Language Learners); LPAC approval required; see page 163. In Environmental Systems, students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include: biotic and abiotic factors in habitats; ecosystems and biomes; interrelationships among resources and an environmental system; sources and flow of energy though an environmental system; relationship between carrying capacity and changes in populations and ecosystems; and changes in environments.  Grade Level(s): 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Biology; Chemistry ** Notes: ** This course prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement Environmental Science Exam. Summer assignment required. Advanced Placement Environmental Science (AP/ GT), unlike many other introductory courses, is offered from a wide variety of science disciplines including geology, biology, environmental systems, chemistry, and geography. The course provides the student with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, and to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. **__ 3841 Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Biology; Chemistry ** Notes: ** None In this course, students conduct laboratory investigations and fieldwork, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and problem solving. Topics will be presented through an integration of biology, chemistry, and physics. Students will study structures and functions of the human body and body systems and will investigate the body’s responses to forces, maintenance of homeostasis, electrical interactions, transport systems, and energy systems. Animal dissection is a required part of the curriculum in this course. **__ 3843 Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems (Adv Acad/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11–12 **  Prerequisite(s): **Biology; Chemistry ** Notes: ** None Anatomy and Physiology (Adv Acad/GT) offers a more advanced level of experiences for students planning to enter the medical profession. Students will conduct laboratory investigations using appropriate scientific tools and procedures. Topics will be presented through an integration of biology, chemistry, and physics. Students will study in detail the structures and functions of the human body and body systems and will investigate the body’s responses to forces, maintenance of homeostasis, electrical interactions, transport systems, and energy systems. Extensive labs, including formal write-ups, are required. Animal dissection is a required part of the curriculum of this course. **__ 3851 Astronomy, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Two high school science credits ** Notes: ** None In Astronomy, students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Student study the following topics: information about the universe; scientific theories of the evolution of the universe; characteristics and the life cycle of stars; exploration of the universe; role of the Sun in our solar system; planets; and the orientation and placement of the Earth. = __3861 Science Research and Design: Forensic Science,__ __ 1 credit (state)  GPA Level 2__ = = Grade Level(s): 11-12  Prerequisite(s): Two high school science credits   = ** Notes: ** None Student will conduct field and lab investigations, using scientific method during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills. The students will study a variety of topics including medical evidence analysis, DNA, fingerprinting, crime scene, and accident scene analysis. **__ 3871 Engineering Design and Problem Solving, __**__ 1 credit (state) (pending SBOE approval) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Geometry, Algebra II, Chemistry and Physics ** Notes: ** None Engineering Design and Problem Solving (ENG) emphasizes solving problems – moving from well-defined toward more open-ended – with real world applications. Students apply critical thinking skills to justify a solution from multiple design options. Additionally, the course promotes interest in, and understanding of, career opportunities in engineering. Students use the engineering design process cycle to investigate, design, plan, create and evaluate solutions. **__ 3911 Laboratory Management, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Biology; Chemistry ** Notes: ** Application required Laboratory Management provides students with the opportunity to develop proper laboratory techniques in the use, storage, and care of laboratory chemicals, specimens, and equipment. The course stresses the awareness and practice of safe laboratory techniques. Students assist science teachers in the preparation of laboratory activities in all science disciplines.
 * __3821 Environmental Science (AP/GT), __**__1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __