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of laboratory experiments, hands-on projects, and student-driven research.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry. Tese courses will be offered in the 2021-2022 school year
Electronics and Acoustics Honors (11, 12) 6 periods
Blended learning class - 2 days double lab periods in- class/ 1 day in-class / 1 day online learning
1.2 credits
The goal of this course is to explore the physics of electronics and acoustics. During the electronics portion, students will explore the fundamentals of AC and DC circuits, circuit components, and electromagnetism. During the acoustics portion, students will explore the nature of sound waves and vibration, sound propagation, sound transmission and noise reduction, room acoustics, and the acoustics of musical instruments and the human ear. This course will make extensive use of laboratory experiments, hands-on projects, and student-driven research.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry.
Aquatic Ecology and Marine Biology Honors (11, 12) 6 periods
Blended learning class - 2 days double lab periods in- class/ 1 day in-class / 1 day online learning
1.2 credits
This course is an interdisciplinary biological and environmental science course that focuses on freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, their influences on our community, and their connection to understanding global aquatic and marine ecosystems. Through various projects, laboratory activities, field studies, and research, the course will implement a multi-disciplinary approach to learning how communities, both local and global, rely on and impact water resources. This course will provide opportunities to explore current issues and topics in aquatic and marine science.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry.
Organic Chemistry and Forensics Honors (11, 12)
6 periods
Blended learning class - 2 days double lab periods in- class/ 1 day in-class / 1 day online learning
1.2 credits
Students will explore the principles of structure and reactivity while analyzing the importance of
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functional groups and the role of stereochemistry in organic compounds. They will apply principles of organic chemistry, such as spectroscopy, to forensic analysis. Crime scene investigation protocols, the proper handling of physical and trace evidence, current laws and courtroom procedures will be examined from the perspective of a forensic scientist.
Tere are 2 Dual Enrollment courses offered on a rotating basis in conjunction with West Chester University. Tese courses will be taught on site by WCASD teaching staff. For 2020-2021 the course offered will be Advanced Geoscience: Oceanography and Meteorology. For 2021-2022 the course offered will be Advanced Geoscience: Astronomy and Geology Students successfully completing this full-year college level course will receive six college credits from West Chester University.
Advanced Geoscience: Oceanography and Meteorology (11, 12) 5 periods
Blended learning class - 2 days double periods in-class/ 1 day online learning
2 credits
This is a dual enrollment course offered in conjunction with West Chester University. The course will be taught on site by WCASD teaching staff. Students successfully completing this full-year college level course will receive six college credits from West Chester University. During the first semester, students will explore the physical and biological processes in the oceans. In the second semester, students will investigate the fundamental processes that determine the weather and climate on Earth.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry.
Advanced Geoscience: Astronomy and Geology (11, 12) 5 periods
2 credits
Blended learning class - 2 days double periods in-class/ 1 day online learning This is a dual enrollment course offered in
conjunction with West Chester University. The course will be taught on site by WCASD teaching staff. Students successfully completing this full-year college level course will receive six college credits from West Chester University. During the first semester, the students will examine the formation and composition of the universe. In the second semester, students will study the Earth’s history,
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry.
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