Crescent Valley High School

PHYSICS1 credit Prerequisites: Chemistry AND completion of Geometry CVHS Credit: lab science OUS Credit: science (LBCC College Now credit in PHYS 201 (4 credits) and GS 104 (5 credits) available)Physics attempts to understand and explain our entire world with a small number of specific relationships. An understanding of physicsis essential to everyone – the non-scientist and the engineer alike. In this course, the student can expect exposure to topics ofmechanics (motion, forces, energy, rotation, gravity) and electricity and magnetism (electrostatics, electric potential, circuits,magnetism). In addition, students will undertake an authentic investigation in which physics and science will be learned throughapplication. As time permits, additional topics might include optics and wave motion (sound) and nuclear physics. This course isintended to prepare students for college-level courses in physics. An emphasis is placed on math and problem solving. Assignmentsand lab activities, while numerous, are designed for mastery and complete understanding. Students should expect hard work to yieldextensive learning.ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS1 credit Prerequisites: Physics or instructor permission; completion of calculus is helpful but not required CVHS Credit: lab science OUS Credit: science Scheduling Restriction: This class may be offered at CHSThis course is intended to increase physics exposure beyond the first-year course. In the past, course structure has been dictatedlargely by student (and parent) interest. In one extreme, the entire course can be focused upon AP exam preparation (mechanics andE & M). At the opposite extreme, the course can provide students exposure to new topics not covered in the first-year course (optics,wave motion, fluids, thermodynamics, relativity, nuclear physics, particle physics, quantum theory, cosmology). Typically the course isa combination of the two approaches – covering some new topics with complete preparation for the mechanics portion of the AP exam.Regardless of the approach, students will be asked to participate in an authentic project requiring the application of physics principles.Also, topics will be presented within the context of calculus (although an algebra context will be provided for those students lacking acalculus background). Students should expect to be challenged and to grow in their understanding.MARINE SCIENCE1 credit Prerequisites: grades 10 – 12; Honors Biology, or Biology passed with a C or better, AND completion of Algebra CVHS Credit: lab science OUS Credit: scienceThis course offers an introduction to the study of marine science and is intended for students who have completed Honors Biology orBiology and have been recommended by their most recent science teacher. Students should be motivated to learn more about theoceans of the world and the organisms that live in them. Students will develop an understanding of the basic concepts of marinescience including: the nature of science, the chemical, physical, and geological aspects of the marine environment, the diversity ofmarine organisms, characteristics of major marine ecosystems, the major marine phyla/divisions, and the interrelationship betweenhumans and the ocean. Please note that visits to the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon coast are integral parts of thecourse. This course would be a good choice for students who have a general interest in the marine sciences and may be considering acollege program or career in this field.ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (APES)1 credit Prerequisites: Biology AND Chemistry (passed with a C or better), or teacher recommendation CVHS Credit: lab science OUS Credit: science (LBCC College Now credit in Biology 131 available) Extended App: Extended Application opportunity availableAPES is a laboratory-based college level course for highly motivated students who care about the environment. APES promotessystems thinking to explore such ecological principles as interrelationships in nature, biogeochemical transformations, humanpopulation dynamics, environmental quality, resource utilization, species protection, and sustainable practices. Students also learn tocritically analyze the economic, social and political issues related to local and global environmental concerns, and will investigatenumerous environmental ethical dilemmas. Students may earn college credit based on the results of the Advanced Placement exam orthrough the LBCC College Now program.- 50 -