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270602 – Probability and Statistics Grade 11-12 1 Math Elective Prerequisite: Algebra II This course would be designed to address such concepts as theoretical and experimental probability, binomial distributions, and normal distributions, displaying and describing distributions of data, collecting data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, and methods of inferential statistics. 270604 – AP Statistics Grade 11-12 1 Math Elective Prerequisite: Probability and Statistics This course would be designed to address the guidelines provided by the College Board for the Advanced Placement Statistics examination. 270611 – Discrete Mathematics Grade 11-12 1 Math Elective Prerequisite: Algebra II This course would be designed for advanced high school mathematics students who are interested in a future in business or computer applications, addressing such topics as set theory, mathematical induction, graph theory, permutations and combinations, and other topics as deemed appropriate. 270621 – Advanced Topics in Mathematics Grade 11-12 1 Math Elective Prerequisite: Algebra II Dual Credit This course would be designed to allow students to pursue topics in mathematics beyond the scope of the Program of Studies or the Core Content for Assessment and may cover topics from combined higher level courses or topics which are not found in other higher level courses. 270631 – Trigonometry Grade 11-12 1 Math Elective Prerequisite: Algebra II This course would be designed for students who have completed Algebra 2 and want to proceed further into all aspects of trigonometry as a background for possible further study in calculus. 270641 – Mathematics for Business and Industry Grade 11-12 1 Math Elective Prerequisite: Algebra II This course would be designed as an interdisciplinary course that would be offered through the business strand of the career/technical education program. This course would serve as a third mathematics credit for high school graduation requirements. 59 SCIENCE Credits shall incorporate lab-based scientific investigation experiences and include the content strands of biological science, physical science, earth and space science, and unifying concepts. Earth and Physical Science are graduation requirements. Earth, Physical, and Life Science are all graduation requirements. 304611 – Earth Space Science Grade 9 1 Credit Students develop a conceptual understanding of Earth/space science, as outlined in Kentucky’s Program of Studies, through the use of scientific inquiry. They experience Earth/space concepts such as energy in the Earth system, geochemical cycles, formation and ongoing changes of the Earth system, and formation and ongoing changes of the universe. A scientific inquiry approach uses concrete, hands-on experiences that require students to apply critical thinking skills. 304021 – Physical Science Grade 10 1 Credit Students develop a conceptual understanding of physical science, as outlined in Kentucky’s Program of Studies, through the use of scientific inquiry. They experience physical science concepts such as structure of atoms, structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, motions and forces, conservation of energy and increase in disorder, and interactions of energy and matter. A scientific inquiry approach uses concrete, hands-on experiences that require students to apply critical-thinking skills. 304599 – Special Topics: Chemistry Grade 10 1 Elective Credit (Elective Only) The course helps students understand the nature of matter and the structure of atoms, molecules, and ions. Further content of this course will be determined by the teacher/student.
304526 – AP Chemistry Grade 11-12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Physical Science AP Chemistry is the equivalent to a general Chemistry course usually taken in the first year of college. It is designed to comply with College Board recommendations to prepare students for an AP Exam in Chemistry. The course helps build students’ understanding of the nature and reactivity of matter. The course begins with the structure of atoms, molecules, and ions; then students explore how that structure lets us predict and quantify the chemical reactions that substances undergo. AP Chemistry will enable you to develop an understanding of chemical concepts and become skilled at solving quantitative chemical problems through a combination of instructional activities. AP Chemistry is a full credit, two-semester course. 302601 – Life Science (Biology) Grade 11 1 Credit Students develop a conceptual understanding of life science, as outlined in Kentucky’s Program of Studies., through the use of scientific inquiry. They experience life science concepts such as the cellular organization; molecular basis of heredity; biological change; interdependence of organisms; matter, energy, and organization in living systems; and behavior of organisms. A scientific inquiry approach uses concrete, hands-on experiences that require students to apply critical-thinking skills. 302661 – Genetics Grades 11-12 1 Credit Major concepts addressed in this course include mutation, heredity, genetic principles, DNA and RNA, recombination, and viruses. 302616 – Forensics Grades 11-12 This course is a problem-based inquiry course dealing with Forensic sciences. 302631 – Anatomy Grades 11-12 1 Credit Dual Credit-(HEA 110) (BIO 135) Major concepts addressed in this course include plant structure, animal structure, tissues, organs, and systems. 60 304899 – Special Topics: Physics Grades 11-12 1 Credit The content of the Physics course is determined by the teacher/student. 302646 – AP Biology Grades 12 1 Credit Prerequisite: Life Science AP Biology is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during their first year. It aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. The two main goals of AP Biology are to help students develop a conceptual framework for modern biology and to help students gain an appreciation of science as a process. The ongoing information explosion in biology makes these goals even more challenging. Primary emphasis in an AP Biology course should be on developing an understanding of concepts rather than on memorizing terms and technical details. Essential to this conceptual understanding are the following: a grasp of science as a process rather than as an accumulation of facts; personal experience in scientific inquiry; recognition of unifying themes that integrate the major topics of biology; and application of biological knowledge and critical thinking to environmental and social concerns. AP Biology is representative of the topics covered by the AP exam. Accordingly, goals have been set for percentage coverage of three general areas: Molecules and Cells, 25%, Heredity and Evolution, 25%, Organisms and Populations, 50%. Students should have successfully completed high school biology and high school chemistry. 304620 – Environmental Science Grades 9-12 1 Credit This course addresses topics of environmental interest/impact such as water pollution, conservation, forestry, and air pollution. 304821 – Physics I Grades 9-12 1 Credit Dual Credit-PHS 101 Students develop a conceptual understanding of physics content through the use of scientific inquiry. They experience concepts such as motion and forces, conservation of energy and the increase in disorder, interactions of energy and matter. A scientific inquiry approach uses concrete hands-on experiences that require students to apply critical thinking skills.
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