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

Anatomy and Physiology QSIP 10-12 d 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Biology & Chemistry (or taken concurrently).
Anatomy and Physiology is an upper division college preparatory course for those with an interest in learning more fully about the
human body or in exploring a medical career includes: the eleven systems of the body. Presentation modes include lectures, labs,
dissection, computer applications, written assignments, and tests. There will be a lab donation requested per student.
Advanced Anatomy QALP 11-12 d 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Completion of the Anatomy 1 with strong teacher approval.
Advanced anatomy covers an in-depth evaluation of each of the 11 systems of the human body along with video presentations,
medical guest speakers on related subject matter, and disease research to the related system failures. A lab donation will be requested.
Astronomy/Geology QGIP 10-12 d 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Physical Science, Biology and Chemistry or equivalent.
This course is a study of earth structure and geology, theories of formation of the universe, solar system and planets. A lab donation
will be requested per student.
Oceanography Science QOLP 12 d 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Completion of biological and physical science graduation requirement.
The physical, chemical and biological characteristics of marine and freshwater environments will be studied. A survey of typical
plants and animals living in these environments will be included. There will be a lab donation requested per student.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade
World History US History American
Government/Economics
World History Honors US History AP American Government
Honors or Economics 12
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World History AP American Government AP
or Economics AP
World History AP
Course Title Course Code grade(s) “a-g” Fulfillment Length of Course
Geography/Reference Skills ZFAG 9 5 units/semester
Geography/Reference Skills will emphasize physical, cultural and political geography while at the same time improving the study
skills of all students through the use of research based projects and computer technology. Hands-on computer experience encompasses
in their projects will include word processing, spreadsheet construction, computer graphics, Internet searching skills, and PowerPoint.
These skills will be taught in a computer lab with Internet capabilities. All projects are presented orally by students in class,
strengthening presentation skills, and students will demonstrate proficiency in PowerPoint. Thinking critically as well as test-taking,
note taking, and map work will be integral parts of the class. This course is strongly recommended for students planning AP studies in
Social Science. This class meets computer literacy graduation requirement.
World History SWFP 10 a 10 units/year
The focus of this course is the chronological progression of events in world history. Students will develop a global view of the
relationship between today’s cultures and those of the past, as well as an awareness of cultural similarities, differences, and
achievements. Content will also include the geographical location and influence of classical civilizations, Europe, Asia, Africa, and
the Americas.