BIOLOGY

Prerequisites: Freshmen

Supplies: Notebook; pen or pencil

This course will examine cells and their structures and processes. Students will examine the different types of living organisms and the processes that occur in living organisms. The students will study the structure and processes of animals, plants, and other organisms and learn how these organisms are all related and dependent on each other in the environment.

GENERAL SCIENCE: INTRO. TO CHEMISTRY (Semester)

Prerequisites: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

Supplies: 3-ring binder; spiral, pen or pencil

General Science: Introduction to Chemistry is a hands-on semester class, which will expose students to the basics of chemistry. Students will gain an understanding of the atom, understand the states and properties of matter, and understand chemical reactions.

GENERAL SCIENCE: INTRO. TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (Semester)

Prerequisites: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

Supplies: 3-ring binder; spiral, pen or pencil

General Science: Introduction to Environmental Science is a hands-on semester class, which will expose students to the basics of the environment and the effects of humans on it. The students will gain a basic understanding of ecological concepts, population growth, natural resources, and environmental problems.

GENERAL SCIENCE: INTRO. TO EARTH SCIENCE (Semester)

Prerequisites: Juniors, Seniors

Supplies: 3-ring binder; spiral, pen or pencil

General Science: Introduction to Earth Science is a hands-on semester class, which will expose students to the basics of earth science. Students will gain an understanding of the sources of energy that power the dynamic earth system, the actions and the interactions of the earth's subsystems, and the origin and evolution of the dynamic earth system.

GENERAL SCIENCE: INTRO. TO SPACE SCIENCE (Semester)

Prerequisites: Juniors, Seniors

Supplies: 3-ring binder; spiral, pen or pencil

General Science: Introduction to Space Science is a hands-on semester class, which will expose students to the basics of space science. Students will develop an understanding of the organization of the universe and the development of stars, solar systems, and planets, methods of exploration and the importance of such exploration.

ECOLOGY (Semester)

Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior; Recommended "C" or above in Biology

Supplies: Pencil or Pen, Notebook

This is a semester long course recommended for students who earned at least a C in Biology. Students will examine the basic principals of ecology including how organisms interact with their environment and each other. We will examine the different biomes found throughout the world as well as how populations of organisms function in those biomes. Some lab activities will be conducted during class outside.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (Semester)

Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior; Recommended "C" or above in Biology

Supplies: Pencil or Pen, Notebook

This is a semester long course recommended for students who earned at least a C in Biology. Students will study the human effect on the environment as well as environmental conservation practices. Topics will include ecological concepts, population growth, natural resources, and a focus on current environmental problems from scientific, social, political, and economic perspectives. Students will be required to conduct some environmental monitoring and field experiments during class outside.

ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY

Prerequisites: Junior or Senior; Recommended "C" or above in biology; Sophomores by instructor permission

Supplies: Notebook; pen or pencil

Other expenses: 1 box of latex gloves in student size

This is a year long course recommended for students who earned at least a C in Biology. It involves an in-depth study of the structure and organization of the human body as well as the functions of those body parts. We will explore different cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. This class offers the opportunity to investigate if one is interested in pursuing a health related field after high school. This class requires a large amount of outside study time and the memorization of terms. Dissections are also required as part of this class.

ACCC BIOLOGY

Concurrent with ACCC Principles of Biology (BIO 102) 5 Credit Hours -must take year long to receive credit

Prerequisites: Junior or Senior

Supplies: Calculator; pencil or pen; notebook

Tuition: $68.00 Per Credit Hour ($340) 5 Credit Hours- All Year, Pay in fall

This class surveys many of life's fundamental processes, including cell and tissue structures and their functions, metabolism and photosynthesis, genetics, animal and plant structures and their functions, evolution of animals, and ecology. Lecture and lab.

CHEMISTRY

Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior; Algebra I

Supplies: Scientific Calculator; Pencil & Notebook

Other Expenses: Safety Goggles (Covered by the $5.00 of the Science Fee)

This is a yearlong course recommended for juniors, seniors, and some sophomores. Chemistry is a study of the composition of matter, the structure and properties of atoms, the kinds of compounds that atoms form and the properties of these compounds. It also involves a study of mass, volume, and energy in relationship to reactions between atoms. Students will learn about the different types of chemical reactions, learn to balance reactions, and learn how and why these reactions occur. Students should enroll in chemistry if they are planning to enter a science field, engineering, food service, or medicine. If you are uncertain whether the field you are considering requires a chemistry background, talk with the chemistry instructor.

PHYSICS

Prerequisites: Junior or Senior; Algebra I and Algebra II or instructor permission

Supplies: Scientific Calculator; Pencil & Notebook

Other Expenses: Safety Goggles (Covered by the $5.00 of the Science Fee)

This is a yearlong course recommended for Juniors and Seniors. Physics is the study of the relationships between matter and energy and the laws that govern the physical universe. Students will study the laws of nature and gain a better understanding of how events be accurately predicted. Students will learn about mass, forces, inertia, velocity, acceleration, basics of nuclear physics, waves, and energy and the relationships between these quantities. Students will have to analyze word problems and select the correct formulas to solve the problem using algebra and higher-level math skills to set up and solve the equations. Students planning careers in the following should enroll in physics: science, engineering, medicine, geology, meteorology, astronomy, aviation, and photography. If you are uncertain whether the field you are considering requires a physics background, talk with the physics instructor.

ACCC CHEMISTRY

Prerequisites: Completion or enrollment in College Algebra or equivalent

Supplies: Scientific Calculator; Pencil & Notebook

Tuition: $68.00 Per Credit Hour ($340) 5 Credit Hours- All Year, Pay in fall

Other Expenses: Safety Goggles (Covered by the $5.00 of the Science Fee)

This is a introductory level college Chemistry class that introduces principles, laws, theories, laboratory techniques, and problems common to scientists. A one-year course at SFT will substitute for 3 hours of lecture and 4 hours of lab per week during one semester at ACCC.