科学课程描述
科学部主席:Mr. Josh Truax
生物学
先决条件: 9th graders – Composite score of 40 or above on the Placement Test; 10th graders – This course is required of all 10th graders who did not take 生物学 or 荣誉生物学 in 9th grade and who are not taking A.P. 10年级的生物学或荣誉生物学.
先决条件: 9th graders – Composite score of 40 or above on the Placement Test; 10th graders – This course is required of all 10th graders who did not take 生物学 or 荣誉生物学 in 9th grade and who are not taking A.P. 10年级的生物学或荣誉生物学.
(9-10) A course designed to provide students with a background in scientific processes and the nature of living systems. 它涉及到生物化学的研究, 分子与细胞生物学, 遗传学, 生物的分类, 生态学和人体系统概述.
(Meets CSU/UC “d” requirement; NCAA Approved)
荣誉生物学
先决条件: 9th graders – Composite score of 70th percentile or higher on the Placement Exam; 10th graders – “C” or better in 荣誉化学 OR Department approval.
先决条件: 9th graders – Composite score of 70th percentile or higher on the Placement Exam; 10th graders – “C” or better in 荣誉化学 OR Department approval.
(9-10) This course is a more intensive survey of the material covered in the college prep 生物学 course.
(Meets CSU/UC “d” requirement; NCAA Approved)
大学先修生物学
先决条件:累积绩点3.5或以上 and a “B” or better in 化学 or 荣誉化学 or a passing score on a biology skills test and approval from the 科学 Department.
先决条件:累积绩点3.5或以上 and a “B” or better in 化学 or 荣誉化学 or a passing score on a biology skills test and approval from the 科学 Department.
(10-12) 相当于大学一年级课程的课程, 旨在为学生提供概念框架, 事实性知识, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. 需要额外的讲座、阅读和研究.
(Meets CSU/UC “d” requirement; NCAA Approved)
化学
先决条件累积平均分3分.2或以上 and a “B” or better in Algebra 1 or "A" in Algebra 1A and 1B and completion of a 生物学 course.
先决条件累积平均分3分.2或以上 and a “B” or better in Algebra 1 or "A" in Algebra 1A and 1B and completion of a 生物学 course.
(10-12) 这门课程涉及对物质及其性质和相互作用的研究. 学生将学习解决化学问题的基本原理. 他们将学习原子理论, 化学成键, 化学反应和能量, 摩尔的概念, 和化学计量学.
(Meets CSU/UC “d” requirement; NCAA Approved)
荣誉化学
先决条件: 9th graders – Composite score of 88th percentile or higher on the Placement Exam and concurrent enrollment in Honors Geometry or higher Math course; 10th graders – an “A” in 荣誉生物学 and an “A” in Algebra 1 both semesters.
先决条件: 9th graders – Composite score of 88th percentile or higher on the Placement Exam and concurrent enrollment in Honors Geometry or higher Math course; 10th graders – an “A” in 荣誉生物学 and an “A” in Algebra 1 both semesters.
(9-10) This course is a more intensive survey of the material covered in the college prep 化学 course.
(Meets CSU/UC “d” requirement; NCAA Approved)
大学先修化学
先决条件累积平均分3分.5或以上, 化学成绩达到B或以上, 完成物理课程, 完成或同时注册微积分预科课程.
(11-12) This course is designed to be the equivalent of a first year college chemistry course. 它需要大量的课外阅读和准备. 本课程提供对化学基础的深入探索, focusing primarily on competence in dealing with chemical problems and laboratory situations.
(Meets CSU/UC “d” requirement; NCAA Approved)
物理
先决条件: “B” or higher in Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2 and a “C” or better in 化学 or 荣誉化学.
先决条件: “B” or higher in Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2 and a “C” or better in 化学 or 荣誉化学.
(11-12) 物理 is a quantitative laboratory science that deals with the fundamental 概念 concerning matter, 能源, 空间, 时间和它们的相互关系. 具体的研究领域将包括力学, 热, 声音, 光, 电, 和磁, 原子能和核能.
(Meets CSU/UC “d” requirement; NCAA Approved)
荣誉物理学
先决条件累积平均分3分.5或以上, 完成一门化学课程, 微积分预科每学期得“B”或以上，荣誉代数2每学期得“a”.
先决条件累积平均分3分.5或以上, 完成一门化学课程, 微积分预科每学期得“B”或以上，荣誉代数2每学期得“a”.
(11-12) This course is designed for college bound students that will be taking additional science and engineering courses in their college careers. Students will be challenged to apply math skills up to pre-calculus and to apply physics 概念 in new ways. Many open-ended problems will be used that require estimating and trying new approaches to solve problems individually and in collaboration. 项目将鼓励创造性的设计和物理概念的应用. 研究结果将为进一步研究大学物理打下基础. 机制等主题, 热, 声音, 光, 电, 磁性、原子能和核能将被涵盖.
(Meets CSU/UC “d” requirement and Honors designation; NCAA approved)
大学先修物理C:力学
先决条件: “B” or better in AP Calculus AB and completion of/or concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus BC.
先决条件: “B” or better in AP Calculus AB and completion of/or concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus BC.
(12) 本课程的设计相当于第一年的课程, 以微积分为基础的大学物理力学课程. Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of physics and its application to mechanics problems.
(Meets CSU/UC “d” requirement; NCAA Approved)
地球科学
先决条件生物学及格.
先决条件生物学及格.
(10-12) 地球科学的基本目标是为学生提供科学原理, 概念, 以及理解和解释地质学基本主题的方法, 海洋学, 气象学, 天文学, 地震学, 和火山学.
(Meets CSU/UC “g” requirement; NCAA Approved)
生理学
先决条件: “C” or better in 生物学 and “C” or better in 化学 or 地球科学 OR 科学 department recommendation.
先决条件: “C” or better in 生物学 and “C” or better in 化学 or 地球科学 OR 科学 department recommendation.
(10-12) 这门课程强调人体的结构和功能. 包括被膜在内的10个身体系统的解剖学概述, 肌肉发达的, 骨骼, 心血管, 淋巴, 尿, 呼吸, 消化, nervous and endocrine systems is combined with how those systems perform their required functions. In addition, specific terms will used to designate location and position of anatomical areas. A general overview of body chemistry and cell physiology will preface an in-depth view of each body system.
(Meets CSU/UC “d” requirement; NCAA Approved)
环境科学先修课程
先决条件累积平均分3分.2或以上, a “B” or better in 生物学 both semesters and completion of a 化学 course with a “C” or better in both semesters.
先决条件累积平均分3分.2或以上, a “B” or better in 生物学 both semesters and completion of a 化学 course with a “C” or better in both semesters.
(11-12) AP环境科学被设计成相当于一个学期, 大学环境科学入门课程. 本课程将为学生参加AP环境科学考试做准备. 这门课的目的是为学生提供科学原理, 概念 and methodologies required to understand the inter-relationships 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 or preventing them. 如果班级需求太大，将优先录取高年级学生.
(Meets CSU/UC “d” requirement; NCAA Approved)
运动医学概论
先决条件:累积绩点2.完成一门地球科学或化学课程. 前提条件也可以通过课程主任的许可来满足.
先决条件:累积绩点2.完成一门地球科学或化学课程. 前提条件也可以通过课程主任的许可来满足.
(11-12) This course is designed to provide students with scientific and hands-on introduction into the field of 运动医学. 本课程将包括以下主题:一般健康, 急救, 心肺复苏, 结构与功能解剖学, taping and wrapping techniques and orthopedic assessment and treatment of many athletic injuries. This class will also require hours of outside of the classroom to work in the athletic training room, 在注册运动教练的监督下, 观察运动损伤及治疗情况.
(符合CSU/UC“d”要求)
运动医学:运动训练
先决条件: Intro to 运动医学 or 生理学 completed with a “B” average OR Dean of 课程 approval.
(11-12) This one year course is designed to provide students with a hands-on introduction to the basics of 急救, 心肺复苏术与运动人群损伤的骨科评估. Human anatomy and physiology or Intro to 运动医学 must be completed before or simultaneously because this class will use that background knowledge as the basis for this class. 本课程将介绍骨科损伤评估的学习, 伤害类型, and what to do as a first responder to a medical emergency using multiple teaching strategies to address all forms of learning, 而是通过实习来关注动手的方法. 多种实验活动包括在学习过程中进一步帮助. Students from this class are encouraged to join the 运动医学 Club and work as student athletic trainers after school to bring their new learned skills to life.
(符合CSU/UC“g”要求)
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体育课
先决条件:没有
(9-12) 学生参加各种运动的课程, physical and modified activities to provide positive social interaction along with physical fitness.
先决条件:没有
(9-12) 学生参加各种运动的课程, physical and modified activities to provide positive social interaction along with physical fitness.
满足10单元体育毕业要求的其他方法:
• 5单位: 完成达米安校际运动队一个赛季的比赛.
• 5单位: 课后完成游行乐队课程或冬季打击乐课程.
• 2单位: 参加达米安保龄球俱乐部一学期.
健康(学期课程)
先决条件9年级学生无此要求.
(9) 本课程侧重于健康的身体、社会、情感和心理方面. Students will explore the impact of physical activity and nutrition on one’s health; mental health; the impact of various legal and illegal drugs and medications, 烟草, and alcohol on the body; infectious and noninfectious diseases.
健身训练简介
先决条件:没有
(10-12) This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn weight training 概念 and techniques to achieve high levels of fitness. 学生将受益于全面的重量训练, 交叉训练, 健身技术, 适当的补充, 还有心肺耐力活动. 学生将学习重量训练的基本原理, 力量训练, 有氧训练, 以及用于保持高质量健康水平的资源. 课程将包括讲座, 活动会话, 评估以确保安全, 健身项目开发.