Biology 1-2 Course #: 3141, 3142

Full Year Credit: 1

Pre-requisite: None

Lab Fee: $5.00 per Year

This one-year laboratory science course is intended to develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts of

biological science. This course meets the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science. The course is organized into

five main topics: 1) Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems; 2) Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems; 3)

Structure and Function; 4) Inheritance and Variation of Traits; 5) Natural Selection and Evolution. The performance

expectations for high school life science blend Disciplinary Core Ideas with both Science and Engineering Practices and

Crosscutting Concepts to support students in developing an understanding of life science. In this course, students will use

basic mathematical computations and read and write critically to analyze biological investigations.

Biology 1-2 (H) Course #: 3143, 3144

Full Year Credit: 1/Honors

Pre-requisite: None

Lab Fee: $5.00 per Year

This one-year laboratory science course is intended to build a deeper understanding of the fundamental concepts of

biological science. Emphasis is placed on developing critical-thinking skills through greater analysis, more complete

explanations, using multiple sources when engaging in argument from evidence, and planning and carrying out advanced

laboratory investigations. This course meets the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science. The course is organized

into five main topics: 1) Interdependent Relationships i n Ecosystems; 2) Matter and Energy in Organisms and

Ecosystems; 3) Structure and Function; 4) Inheritance and Variation of Traits; 5) Natural Selection and Evolution. The

performance expectations for high school life science blend Disciplinary Core Ideas with both Science and Engineering

Practices and Crosscutting Concepts to support students in developing an understanding of life science. Students will use

advanced mathematical computations, critically read and analyze biological text, and learn from complex biological

investigations. To be successful in this rigorous and challenging course, students should be able to work independently on

activities and projects as well as read advanced text.

Chemistry 1-2 (H) Course #: 3203, 3204

Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors

Pre-requisite: Completion of Biology 1-2 and Algebra 1. Concurrent Enrollment in Geometry or

higher.

Lab Fee: $10.00 per Year

This one-year honors laboratory science course is intended to build a deeper understanding of the concepts of chemical

science and prepare students for AP Chemistry. Emphasis is placed on developing critical-thinking skills by solving more

complex problems and participating in advanced laboratory investigations. This course meets the Nevada Academic

Content Standards for Science. The disciplinary core ideas are: 1) Structure and Properties of Matter; 2) Chemical

Reactions; and 3) Energy in Chemical Process. The performance expectations for high school chemistry blend Disciplinary

Core Ideas with both Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts to support students in developing an

understanding of chemistry. Students will use advanced mathematical computations, critically read scientific text, analyze

chemical data, and prepare formal written laboratory reports following investigations.

Earth Science 1-2 Course #: 3131, 3132

Full Year Credit: 1

Pre-requisite: One year of science; credit earned in Algebra 1

Lab Fee: $10.00 per Year

This one-year laboratory science course is intended to develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts of Earth

science. This course meets the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science. There are five Earth science Disciplinary

Core Ideas: 1) Earth’s Systems; 2) Human Impacts; 3) History of Earth; 4) Weather and Climate; and 5) Space Systems.

The performance expectations for high school Earth science blend the Disciplinary Core Ideas with Science and

Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts to support students in developing a deeper understanding of how the

Earth’s key systems interact and result in conditions that vary in complex yet predictable ways. In this course, students

will use basic mathematical computations and read and write critically to analyze earth science investigations.

Physical Science 1-2 Course #: 3101, 3102

Full Year Credit: 1

Pre-requisite: Junior and above

Lab Fee: $10.00 per Year

This one-year course is intended to develop an understanding of fundamental concepts in physical science and is

intended as a second-year science course. This course meets the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science. The

Disciplinary Core Ideas to be studied are: 1) Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions; 2) Waves and Their

Applications in Technology for Information Transfer; 3) Earth’s Place in the Universe as it Relates to Physics; and 4)

Chemistry: Matter and its Interactions. The performance expectations for high school physical science blend Disciplinary

Core Ideas with both Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts to support students in developing an

understanding of physical science. In this course, students will use basic mathematical computations and read and write

critically to analyze investigations.

Microbiology 1-2 (H) Course #: 3171, 3172

Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Biology 1-2 and Chemistry 1-2

Lab Fee: $15.00 per Year

This one-year advanced level laboratory science course is a challenging and exciting course that extends the study of

biology by emphasizing the study of microorganisms. The course is designed for students interested in pursuing careers

in medicine, biology, environmental science, and health related occupations. It is lab based and “hands on,” so student

participation is a must. Students will be performing many of the classic microbiology labs including; simple stain, gram

stain, negative stain, isolation of pure cultures, testing antibiotics, and more. This course will include an in-depth study of

bacteria, viruses, protozoans, the immune system, antibiotics, disease processes, microscopy, and many of the human

diseases caused by organisms.

Human Anatomy and Physiology (H) Course #: 3261, 3262

Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Biology 1-2 and Chemistry 1-2 and successful completion of

Algebra 1 and Geometry.

Lab Fee: $20.00 per Year

This one-year advanced level laboratory science course will cover an introduction to the structural and functional aspects

of the human body. This course is for students interested in medical fields or biological science. The course is designed to

cover the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and an in-depth look at body systems. Demonstrations and

laboratory investigations, including dissections, are an integral part of the teaching of this course.

Upon successful completion of Human Anatomy and Physiology, students will develop: 1) an understanding of the

methods and techniques used to study the human body; 2) knowledge of the structure of all systems in the body; 3) an

understanding of the functions of all the systems of the human body; 4) an understanding of the role of each body

system in maintaining the homeostatic balance of the human body; 5) an awareness of relevant pathologies associated

with human body systems; and 6) an awareness of the professional opportunities and requirements in the health sciences

and related fields.

Zoology 1-2 Course #: 3163, 3164

Full Year Credit: 1

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of 2 years of science including Biology 1-2

Lab Fee: $20.00 per Year

This one-year advanced level laboratory science course is intended for third- and fourth-year students who are interested

in exploring the diversity of organisms in the animal kingdom. The course provides an educational opportunity through

the infusion of 21st century learning techniques. It is designed to build on prior knowledge of biology and chemistry with

an added emphasis on animal taxa, evolutionary relationships, comparative anatomy, and physiology of structural and

functional adaptations of animals as well as their role and impact on the environment. A high level of understanding in

problem solving and the scientific method is necessary for success. Learning is shaped through a combination of

classroom activities, including critical reading and writing, dissection, hands-on experiments, projects, lecture (sometimes

from local experts), small and large group discussion, field trips, and the integration of technology.

Forensic Science 1-2 Course #: 3231, 3232

Full Year Credit: 1

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of 2 years of science

Lab Fee: $20.00 per Year

In this one-year laboratory science course, students will learn and practice evidence gathering and analysis techniques.

Topics include the study refractive index of glass, soil chemistry, DNA analysis, arson, ballistics, fingerprinting, chemical

analysis, toxicology, and chromatography among many other topics.

CHEM 121, General Chemistry (Taught at Galena) Course #: 14269, 14270

UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course 1 Credit (GHS)

Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR, approximately $75 Full Year

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2 & Chemistry; Concurrent enrollment PreCalc/Trig or higher

Course fee: $10 per year

Fundamentals of chemistry including reaction stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, states

of matter, and thermochemistry.

AG Science 100, Elements of Livestock Production (Taught at Galena)Course #:14261, 14262

UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR, approximately $75 Course fee: $20 per year

1 Credit (GHS)

Full Year

Fundamental concepts in care, management and economics of food producing animals. Includes contributions of the Nevada

and U.S. animal industries in providing food on an international basis.

AP Biology Course #: 3149, 3150

Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors

Pre-requisite: Completion of Biology 1-2 and Chemistry 1-2, Lab Fee: AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.

$20.00 per Year

This one-year laboratory science course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory course usually taken by

biology majors during their first year. AP Biology builds upon the introductory high school biology course by using a

college level textbook, increasing the depth and range of topics covered, and presenting advanced laboratory

investigations all of which require additional time and effort from students. Successfully completing the AP Biology exam

may allow students to receive advanced placement, college credit, or both, upon entering college. Students are required

to take the AP exam in May. All AP exams have a cost associated with them.

Physics 1-2 (H) Course #: 3241, 3242

Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of two years of science, Algebra 1 and Geometry. Concurrent

enrollment in Algebra 2 or higher.

Lab Fee: $10.00 per Year

This one-year laboratory science course is intended as a third year science course which covers the study of motion and

energy as well as time and space. The course includes concepts in kinematics, dynamics, energy, static, electricity, wave

theory and modern physics. Upon successful completion of Physics, students will: 1) develop curiosity and involvement

with phenomena in their natural environment; 2) develop appreciation for the contribution of science to daily living; 3)

understand and utilize the close relationship between mathematics and physics; and 4) deepen their scientific and

mathematical thinking.

This course is designed to emphasis critical thinking and problem-solving using math skills which include algebra,

geometry, and trigonometry. Students will participate in a wide-range of activities including discussions, demonstrations

and laboratory investigations. This course will require advanced skills in reading comprehension, mathematics, and

problem-solving techniques.

AP Physics C Mechanics Course #: 3247, 3248

Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus or concurrent

enrollment in AP Calculus. Fee: AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.

$10.00 per Year

AP Physics C - The subject matter of the course is mechanics and will include topics such as motion in one or two

dimensions, energy, momentum, gravity, and rotational motion. This course is predominantly a problem-solving course.

Laboratory experiments will be selected for various purposes, which should add to the competence, knowledge, and skills

of science students. The student will understand that physics is more than a body of knowledge. It is a way of thinking, a

highly successful method of solving problems. The course will expose students to a thought process that might well serve

the lawyer, the physician, the politician, or anyone else who needs to think through problems. Students are required to

take the AP exam in May. All AP exams have a cost associated with them.

ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science (Taught at Galena) Course #: 14255, 14256

UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course 1 Credit (GHS)

Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR, approximately $75 Full Year

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of two years of science; students will be best prepared for the

course if they have successfully completed Biology 1-2 and Chemistry 1-2.

Fee: Lab Fee - $20 per year

Field Trip Fee – Paid per trip TBA

A survey of basic ecological principles and an examination of selected environmental issues including overpopulation,

pollution and energy alternatives. Credit allowed in only one of ENV 100 and ENV 101.