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WEBER HIGH SCHOOL
Science Courses
Why take science?
Learn important life skills: spotting patterns, and working out reasons for them, and
spotting errors and mistake how to appraise and evaluate conflicting evidence and any bias in
that evidence not accepting arguments (or dismissals) based on authority but
from evidence skeptical evaluation (investigating before taking things at face
value) logical deductions and inference (learn to evaluate evidence and
make conclusions based on evidence)Prepare for college
Boost ACT/SAT scores Have a more attractive portfolio for college acceptance
applicationsIncrease your marketability in the job field
WHS Science Faculty
Mr. Cruff, Department Head B.S. Biology, Chemistry minor
Mrs. Bowden B.S. Secondary Education (Math, Chemistry minor) M.S. (in progress)
Miss Campbell B.S. Agricultural Education M.S. Ag. Business and Animal Science
Mr. LeDuc B.S. Zoology, Chemistry minor B.S. Secondary Education [Biology Composite] M.S. Geosciences
Mrs. Radle B.S. Secondary Education [Biology Composite] M.Ed.
Mr. Shaffer B.S. Agricultural Education
Mrs. Swenson B.S. Wildlife Biology B.S. Secondary Education [Biology Composite] M.S. Biology
Mr. Thorpe B.S. Chemical Engineering
Science Department Courses
AP Biology – LeDuc AP Chemistry – Cruff AP Environmental Science – LeDuc AP Physics B – Thorpe AP Physics C – Thorpe BAS (Biological Agricultural Science) – Campbell, Shaffer Biology – LeDuc, Radle , Swenson Biotechnology (DNA) – Swenson Chemistry – Cruff, Bowden Plant Science/Greenhouse – Campbell, Shaffer Physics – Thorpe Investigation Science – Radle
Possible Studies Outline
General Studies for the college bound student 9th Grade Earth Systems, Biology 10th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or
Physics 11th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or
Physics 12th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or
Physics Honors student
9th Grade Earth Systems or Biology
10th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
11th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics
12th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics
Advanced student (very rigorous) 9th Grade Earth Systems or
Biology 10th Grade AP Biology, or AP
Environmental Science 11th Grade AP Biology, AP
Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics
12th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics
Specialized studies 9th Grade Earth Systems or
Physics with technology 10th Grade Biology, Physics, or
Chemistry 11th Grade Bioag, Biotech, or
Plant Science 12th Grade Bioag, Biotech, or
Plant Science
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
Regular Science Courses
Should I take regular science courses beyond the graduation requirement?
Are you planning on attending college?Are you majoring in science?Do you want to significantly boost your ACT/SAT
scores?Do you want your college application to look more
attractive?Do you enjoy hands on, work?Are you looking for an exciting challenge?Do you want to broaden your career path possibilities?
YES!!!!
Biology
Life science credit or science elective credit
Good prerequisite for other science courses
Labs Use microscopes Get your own DNA Dissections
Chemistry
Physical science credit or science elective credit
Good prerequisite for other science courses
Highly recommended course for college bound students
Course IS available for sophomores
Labs Energy in reactions Chemical reactions Acids and Bases
Physics
Physical science credit or science elective credit
Good prerequisite for other science courses
Highly recommended for college bound students
More in depth than 9th grade physics (physics with technology)
Labs Acceleration and Velocity Collisions Electricity and Magnetism
AP BIOLOGYAP CHEMISTRY
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEAP PHYSICS BAP PHYSICS C
AP Science Courses
Should I take AP science courses?
Are you planning on attending college?Are you majoring in science?Do you want to significantly boost your ACT/SAT
scores?Do you want your college application to look
more attractive?Do you enjoy hands on, rigorous work?Are you looking for an exciting challenge?High school courses are MUCH smaller than
freshman college courses, you get more attention from your teacher at Weber High
YES!!!!
AP Biology Course Description
Equivalent of a college intro biology course taken by biology majors
Recommended prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry Or AP Chemistry
College credit available for passing the AP exam
Open to sophomores
AP Biology Topics
Molecules and Cells (25%) Biochemistry Cells Cellular energetics
Heredity and Evolution (25%) Heredity Molecular genetics Evolutionary biology
Organisms and Populations (50%) Diversity of organisms Structure and function of
plants and animals Ecology
AP Biology Labs
12 in depth labs 6 extra credit labs (after
school hours) 6 in class labs
Labs are highly recommended for exam preparation
Breakfast
AP Chemistry
Equivalent of a college intro chemisty course taken by chemisty majors
Recommended prerequisites: Chemistry Physics Algebra II
College credit available for passing the AP exam
AP Chemistry Topics
Structure of Matter (20%)
States of Matter (20%)
Reactions (35-40%)Descriptive
Chemistry (10-15%)Laboratory (5-10%)
AP Chemistry Labs
After school hours in depth labs (extra credit, but highly recommended for students taking the AP Exam)
Classroom labs
AP Environmental Science Course Description
Equivalent of a college science course in environmental science
Recommended prerequisites: Biology, Earth Systems, Chemistry, and Algebra II Or
AP Biology AP Chemistry
College credit available for passing the AP exam Fills college science credit for business majors Open to sophomores
APES Topics
Earth Systems and Resources (10-15%)
The Living World (10-15%)
Populations (10-15%)Land and Water Use (10
– 15%)Energy Resources and
Consumption (10-15%)Pollution (25-30%)Global Change (10-15%)
APES Labs and Field Investigations
Water collection and analysis
Soil collection and analysis
Local system/environmental problem study
AP Physics B
Equivalent of a college intro physics course taken by non-physics majors
Recommended prerequisites: Equivalent of HS Physics
(not 9th grade physics) Algebra II
College credit available for passing the AP exam
AP Physics B Course Description
Newtonian Mechanics
Fluid MechanicsThermal PhysicsElectricity and
MagnetismWaves and OpticsAtomic and Nuclear
Physics
AP Physics C
Equivalent of a college intro physics course taken by science and engineering majors
Recommended prerequisites: Equivalent of HS Physics
(not 9th grade physics) Enrollment in Calculus
College credit available for passing the AP exam
AP Physics C Course Description
Mechanics and Physics Kinematics Newton’s laws of motion Work, energy, and power Systems of particles and
linear momentum Circular motion and
rotation Oscillations Gravitation.
Electricity and Magnetism Electrostatics Conductors, capacitors,
and dielectrics Electric circuits Magnetic fields Electromagnetism
AP Physics Labs
AP Physics B AP Physics C
BIOLOGICAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCEBIOTECHNOLOGY (DNA) SCIENCE
PLANT SCIENCEINVESTIGATION SCIENCE
Specialized Science Courses
Should I take specialized science courses?
Do you need to earn CTE credit?Are you looking to specialize in a particular
field? Agriculture Biotechnology Greenhouse/Landscaping
Are you looking for an exciting challenge?Do you want to broaden your career path
possibilities?
YES!!!!
BAS (Biological Agricultural Science)
Fills graduation life science credit OR CTE credit (fills biology credit)
Agriculture emphasis
Learn about Crop growth Animal care Renewable
energy/Ethanol and Methane
Biotechnology
Rigorous course in advanced biology topicsEarn CTE creditEarn Science elective creditEarn 3 credits of concurrent enrollment through
Salt Lake Community CollegeExtensive hands-on laboratory training using the
latest in lab equipment.
Biotechnology Course Highlights
Extract DNA from cheek cells.
Compare your DNA with other students from around the country.
Transform bacteria using a gene that makes them glow green.
Make yogurt and cheeseUse DNA and proteins to
predict evolutionary relationships
Plant Science/Greenhouse
Science elective credit OR CTE credit
Emphasis on greenhouse
Learn about Horticulture Plant anatomy Economic aspect
Investigation Science
1 year science elective credit
Prerequisite – have taken or currently enrolled in Biology Chemistry Physics (not 9th grade
physics)Science research
project Independent project Science fair required
Investigation Science
Improve research skills
Improve oral and visual presentation skills
Preparation for science competitions Envirothon Science Olympiad I-SWEEEP
Other Science Opportunities
Science FairScience/Health Sterling ScholarScience LetterScience ScholarshipsScience Competitions
Science Olympiad I-Sweep Envirothon
Science Clubs Astronomy Green Club MESA