Forensic ScienceGrade Levels: 10-12Term: SemesterCredits: .5The study of forensics is an intersection of biology, chemistry, and physics. From the biology perspective, forensics includes human anatomy and physiology, entomology, DNA and blood evidence….
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Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
Introduction to Sustainable AgricultureGrade Levels: 10-12Term: SemesterCredits: .5This course will provide a broad, interdisciplinary study of agriculture that explores the relationships among soils, animals, vegetation, and growing practices to establish a more…
Body Systems
The course will focus on the various body systems and how they function as well as the health complications associated with each system. This course should be a consideration for any student who is interested in health science careers and enjoys helping people who are in need. First aid responders should have at least a passing understanding of the structures (anatomy) and functions (physiology) of the human body. This knowledge can assist you with patient assessment, patient care, and emergency communication and reporting. Students taking this course will also be certified in CPR.
Video Game Design
In Video Game Design with Unity 3D®, students will use Unity 3D® to develop an interactive application or video game. Unity 3D® is a standard in interactive game development, from console and PC, to mobile platforms. Learners completing all components of study will gain a broad understanding of what is involved in the creation of interactive applications and video games; from concept inception to final release. In addition to gaining proficiency using the Unity 3D® Engine, students will learn to write macros for Unity 3D® using the C# programming language. Students will create an application or game aligned with their interests.
PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
In this PLTW course, students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software and an engineering notebook to document their work. This course is recommended to Honors and high-level CCR students who have taken Algebra 1.
Zoology
Zoology is a course designed to build on or preview Biology, the study of life. It focuses on the specific study of all aspects of the animal kingdom. This course includes the study of the general characteristics, structures, and functions of a variety of animals, including invertebrate and vertebrate species.
Marine Biology
Marine Biology is a one semester course that introduces students to marine life, their biological communities, and marine ecology. The class will focus on the physical characteristics of the Earth’s oceans; prominent marine communities and the physical and biological factors that shape their composition; representative marine organisms from major marine ecosystems; environmental science principles that relate to ocean environments, and how humans use biological ocean resources. Students will complete a variety of lab experiences that include observational study of marine organism forms, dissection of select organisms, and other lab activities related to the ocean environment and organisms.
Earth Systems
The Earth Systems course includes topics that describe the functioning of the physical and biological components of the Earth that interact with each other to form the various surface conditions we see on planet Earth. The course centers around discussions on how matter and energy moves through the systems on earth’s surface via life, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, geologic time, oceanography, cryosphere, near-earth objects, and weather; from gentle breezes to hurricanes.
Botany
This course is an introduction to basic botany as it relates to horticulture. It will cover plant anatomy, growing plants from seeds and cuttings, floral art, small scale landscaping and farm-to-table gardening. Specific plant groups discussed include flowering plants, ferns, cacti and succulents and carnivorous plants, among many others.
Astronomy
This course provides a better understanding of our solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe. Students will increase their understanding of how Earth formed and the place that our solar system occupies within the universe. Students will explore current events occurring within astronomy and what eventually will happen to this planet we call home.