SCIENCE
UNC System schools require at least one life or biological science , one physical science , and one lab science . NC graduation requirements meet this minimum requirement . An exception to this is the University of South Carolina in Columbia . Earth Environmental Science and Physical Science will not meet their minimum admissions requirement . Students considering this university will need an additional science course from what is required for high school graduation .
Earth / Environmental Science |
Grade 9 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : None |
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This environmental education course explores the areas of ecology , geology , meteorology , oceanography , and astronomy . Based on |
the NC Essential Standards for Instruction , the course will investigate the earth in terms of the lithosphere , hydrosphere , |
atmosphere , and biosphere . Man ’ s impact on processes will be examined . |
Honors Earth / Environmental Science Grade 9 1 Unit Prerequisite : “ A ” or “ B ” in 8 th grade science , teacher recommendation Honors Earth / Environmental Science is a rigorous curriculum designed to allow highly motivated students to conduct an in-depth investigation of earth and environmental sciences . The impacts of human activities on earth systems will be a focus as students study ecology , geology , oceanography , and astronomy . Students will be expected to work independently on a variety of assignments and accept greater responsibility for their learning .
Biology |
Grade 10 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : Earth / Environmental Science |
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Biology is the study of life . Subject content is based on the NC Essential Standards and includes : scientific inquiry , observation and |
research , ecology , cellular structures and functions , bio-energetic reactions , genetics and molecular basis of heredity , evolution , |
characteristics and life functions of a variety of living organisms , animal behavior , disease and immunity . Students will take the NC |
End of Course Test upon completion of the course . |
Honors Biology Grade 10 1 Unit Prerequisite : “ A ” or “ B ” in Earth / Environmental Science , teacher recommendation Honors Biology is designed to give the student a more challenging and in-depth experience of the NC Essential Standards . Students are expected to work independently on a variety of assignments and accept greater responsibility for their learning . They may be asked to design and carry out several independent investigations of biological questions , read and report on recent research in biology and demonstrate a more in-depth conceptual understanding of all biology objectives . Suggested ways to develop this more in-depth understanding are embedded in the content for Honors Biology . Students will take the NC End of Course Test upon completion of the course .
Pre-AP Biology Honors Grade 11 , 12 1 Unit Prerequisite : “ A ” or “ B ” in Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry , teacher recommendation This course allows student the option to explore specific topics such as cell biology , genetics , and evolution with more depth and detail than 10 th grade Biology . This course precedes the companion AP Biology course in the spring . Students who take this course will acquire a foundation of knowledge and skills needed for science classes at the college level .
Biology II-AP |
Grade 11 , 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : Pre AP Biology Credit |
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AP Biology is an opportunity for high school students to engage in college-level biology content and lab work . 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 . An Advanced Placement Exam will be administered at the end of the course and certain scores on the |
exam can earn college credit . |
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