Grade 11 Environmental Science

The State of Maryland requires a student in a college preparatory program to earn three credits in lab science. Two of the credits must be a year of Biology and Chemistry (any level). The third credit can be any other lab science elective. A physics course is strongly recommended for any student interested in a career in science.

Biology (Grade 9) 1 credit
This course is a comprehensive course designed to introduce the student to the major concepts of the science of living things. Topics to be studied include the cell, the body, heredity, the diversity of life, and the study of human diseases. Course fee: $17

Honors Biology (Grade 9) Honors credit
This course is an accelerated science course. Areas of basic biology are explored in depth and at a fast pace. Topics to be studied include the cell, the body, heredity, the diversity of life, and the study of human diseases. Course fee: $17

Chemistry (Grades 10, 11, 12) 1 credit

This course provides the student with a solid grounding in the concepts of chemistry. Course fee: $8
Prerequisites: (1) Biology (2) Algebra 1.

Honors Chemistry (Grades 10, 11, 12) Honors credit
This is an accelerated course that provides students with a solid grounding in the concepts of chemistry. Proportional reasoning and problem solving are stressed. Laboratory experiments are designed to prepare students for college work in science and related fields. Course fee: $8
Prerequisites: (1) Algebra 1 with a minimum of A- OR Honors Algebra 2 with minimum grade of B (2) Biology with a minimum grade of A OR Honors Biology with a minimum grade of B-.

Advanced Placement Chemistry (Grades 11, 12) AP credit
This is an AP course designed to provide the contents and applications of a first year college chemistry course to students with a strong interest in science or engineering and to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Chemistry exam. Course fee: $92 for AP Exam and $8 lab fee.
Prerequisites: (1) Honors Chemistry with a minimum of B- (2) Algebra 1 and 2 (3) Trigonometry (4) Geometry (5) Concurrent enrollment in Honors Pre-Calculus.

Physics (Grades 11, 12) 1 credit
This course focuses on the study of kinematics (the way in which objects move) and dynamics (what affects movement). We will cover Newton’s Laws, energy, waves, light, sound, electricity and magnetism. It is highly advised that students have some knowledge of trigonometry. Course fee: $8
Prerequisites: (1) Algebra 1 (2) Algebra 2.

Honors Physics (Grades 11, 12) Honors credit
This is an accelerated course in which a solid foundation in Newtonian physics (mechanics) with a substantial foundation in thermodynamics, wave theory, electricity, magnetism, and optics is offered. In addition to hands-on exercises and laboratory investigations, students will be asked to work together to solve engineering problems. Course fee: $8
Prerequisites: (1) Chemistry with a minimum grade of A- OR Honors Chemistry with a minimum grade of B (2) Geometry with a minimum grade of a B-.

Advanced Placement Physics C (Grade 12) AP credit
This is an AP course designed to provide the contents and applications of a first year college physics course to students with a strong interest in science or engineering and to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Physics C exam. Course fee: $92 for AP Exam and $8 lab fee.
Prerequisites: (1) Pre-Calculus (2) Honors Physics with a minimum of B- OR Concurrent enrollment in LEAD 4th year course (3) Concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus.

Genetics and Forensic Science (Grades 11, 12) 1 credit
The first semester of this course will explore the principles of modern genetics including: DNA structure and function, inheritance of traits, population genetics, genetic diseases. The second semester of the course will explore the application of the scientific method to criminal investigations, incorporating principles of chemistry, anatomy, genetics, physics, mathematics, and other scientific disciplines. Course fee: $8Honors

Anatomy and Physiology (Grades 11, 12) Honors credit
This is an advanced course that provides the student with an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of each of the systems of the human body. Course fee: $8
Prerequisites: (1) Biology with a minimum of B OR Honors Biology with a minimum of B- (2) Chemistry with a minimum of B OR Honors Chemistry with a minimum of B-. Preference given to Honors Chemistry students.

Environmental Science (Grades 11, 12) 1 credit
This course is designed to increase the student’s awareness of how various parts of our environment are interconnected and interdependent. Contemporary issues and problems that impact our environment along with possible solutions are considered. The role that the student can play in “making a difference” is emphasized. Course fee: $8
Prerequisites: (1) Successful completion of two years of Science, one of which must be Biology and the other either Chemistry or Physics at any level.