High School Course Catalog 2009-2010 - Fremont Unified School ...

Chemistry AP QCLH 11-12 d 10 units/year
Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that the student received an A or B in Chemistry.
A college level course and text. This course is an accelerated study of inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and quantitative
analysis, advanced laboratory procedures, written reports and exams. Prepares students for the AP Exam in Chemistry. This course
emphasizes the application of algebra to solve problems. A strong math background is required. There will be a lab donation requested
per student.
Physics QPIP 11- 12 d 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Completion of three years of college prep or honors math and Chemistry with at least a C grade.
Investigation of the nature of forces, motion, and energy in the universe: optics, waves, electricity, magnetism, and emphasizes
discovery by experimentation, problem solving, and the design and construction of special projects. There will be a lab donation
requested per student.
Physics Honors QPIH 11-12 d 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trigonometry; teacher recommendation/completion of Chemistry.
This course is a college preparatory lab course that offers an analytical and lab-centered approach to the study of forces, motion,
energy, waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and the construction and design of special projects. This course emphasizes the
application of algebra and trigonometry to solve physics problems. The course is recommended for students who plan to major in
science or engineering in college. There will be a lab donation requested per student.
Physics AP/B QPLH 11-12 d 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry and Algebra 2/Trigonometry/Pre-calculus with an A or B grade, or concurrent
enrollment in Pre-calculus.
This course is a college-level analytical and lab-centered approach to the study of motion, energy, thermodynamics, electricity and
magnetism, and the design and construction of special projects.
Marine Biology YMGG 11-12 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of two years of required science.
A survey course in which selected groups of marine plants and animals are used to develop an understanding of biological principles
and processes that are basic to all forms of life in the sea. Additional topics include aspects of oceanography, taxonomy, and change
over time, ecology, behavior, and physiology of organisms. Non-college prep course.
Biotechnology THBP 11-12 10 units/year
1 Class Period
This course prepares students for careers involving laboratory science and the biotechnology industry. Students learn procedures and
laboratory skills required for lab technicians working with DNA manipulation and micro-pipetting, and other advanced laboratory
techniques. Instruction includes both “hands-on” and traditional classroom experiences. After completing the course, students will be
prepared to continue at the university level or apply for entry-level positions with biotechnology labs and research facilities.
Environmental Science QEFG 10-12 10 units/year
This course was designed to meet the needs of students who need to develop stronger skills in science through a hands-on problemsolving
curriculum. Completion of this course will give a student high school graduation credit in Life science. If students wish to take
college preparatory biology in their junior year, this course will benefit them through developing study and organization skills and will
give them an excellent foundation for the more molecule-base college preparatory biology.
Environmental Science AP QEOH 11-12 d 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Biology, Algebra 1.
The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies
required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, 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. Environmental science is interdisciplinary; it embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study. Yet
there are several major unifying constructs, or themes, that cut across the many topics included in the study of environmental science.
The course will serve as a preparation for the AP Environmental Science Exam.
Food Chemistry QFIG 10-12 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Prior completion of Physical Science or Integrated Science.
For students who are not yet ready for chemistry, this course integrates chemistry and biology through nutritional chemistry and food
processing. It is an interdisciplinary Home Economics and Science Department course, which serves as a good introduction to
chemistry QCIP.
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