Academic School Year 2007 - 2008
Mrs. Nicole Miller, Mr. Ed Kinzer,
Mr. Wade Hilker, and Mrs. Jennifer Higgins, Instructors
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COURSE TITLE: Physical Science
COURSE #: 902
Grade Level: 9
Length: Year Long
Credit: 10
Prerequisite: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Physical science is an introductory course into the nonliving world. It is divided into three main study areas: chemistry, physics, and earth and space science. The emphasis for course development is through lectures, experiments, class demonstrations, and projects. A scientific calculator is required.
COURSE #: 900
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Length: Year Long
Credit: 10
Prerequisite: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Biology is a course designed to create an understanding of the living world. It is directed toward development of a solid base of biological fundamentals for all students. The course will move from the broad scale of genetics down to the smaller scales of cells and genetics. Themes common to all lviing things will be addresssed through lecture, hands-on activities, and laboratory investigations.
COURSE TITLE: AgriScience/Agricultural Biological Systems
COURSE #: 104
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Length: Year Long
Credit: 10
Prerequisite: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
AgriScience/Animal Science is designed to reinforce and extend students' knowledge of biological systems and their relationship to production of usable tissues, both plant and animal. Basic biological applications are built upon to examine, in detail, basic growth and management strategies. This class is focused in a laboratory environment. Students should plan on several dissections and laboratories involving biological systems to reinforce classroom lectures.
COURSE #: 909
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Length: Semester (Second Semester)
Credit: 5
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Science
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will focus on the topics listed in the Nebraska State Standards at the 12 th grade reporting level. These topics include plate tectonics, weather, geochemical cycles, the origin of the earth, and the origin of the universe. To understand the origin of the earth, students will learn to estimate geologic time by looking at rock layers and fossil deposits. In studying the universe, students will learn about the theories of the origin of the universe, the life cycle of a star, and the effects of gravity and nuclear reactions on stars.
COURSE #: 908
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Length: Semester (First Semester)
Credit: 5
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology
Recommended: Algebra I
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will go beyond the basic genetics principles learned in biology. Students will study interactions of genes and how the environment affects gene expression. Other topics covered will include chromosomal abnormalities, karyotyping, and hereditary diseases. We will also be looking at the genetics used in biotechnology and studying some of the bioethical implications of new technologies such as genetic engineering.
COURSE #: 901
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Length: Year Long
Credit: 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Science (or Principles of Technology), and Biology (or AgriScience) and Algebra I
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Chemistry is the study of atomic structure, electron configuration of atoms, periodic law, chemical formulas and equations, physical state of matter, solutions and suspensions, chemical reactions, and others. Students going into science, engineering, and/or medical related fields should take high school chemistry.
COURSE TITLE: Science Research
COURSE #: 906
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Length: Year Long
Credit: 10
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students choose a research topic of their own, design experiments, conduct the experiments, and draw conclusions from their research. Competition in state science fairs is encouraged.
COURSE TITLE: Principles of Technology
COURSE #: 905
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Length: Year Long
Credit: 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Science
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
PT (Principles of Technology) is designed around the Power Drive Program (sponsored by NPPD and OPPD). In this course, students will design, build and drive an all-electric car. As part of the course, class members compete against other schools. Students learn the principles of center of gravity, frame design, steering, electrical systems, brakes, and chassis. Other major components of the course are problem solving and learning how to work as a team to accomplish goals.
COURSE #: 105
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Length: Year Long
Credit: 10
Prerequisite: Agricultural Education II, Biology or Agri Science, or Signed permission from Instructor
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will focus on the science and application of horticulture in society. Course content will include plant uses, structure, and cultivation. Methods used to illustrate these areas include bedding plant production, landscaping, floral arranging, plant identification, and design concepts. The student will explore several career opportunities related to the horticulture industry. This class will meet partial science requirements for graduation from Lakeview High School. If all prerequisites and requirements are met, students can earn credit with Central Community College campuses. See instructor for details.
COURSE #: 109
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Length: Year Long
Credit: 10
Prerequisite: Agricultural Education II or Permission from Instructor
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will focus on the science and applications of livestock production in society. Course content will include livestock uses, environmental concerns, ration formulation, livestock evaluation, reproduction, species specific management, and so forth. Methods used to illustrate these areas will include artificial insemination, parturition, feeding demonstrations/trials, and many others. The student will explore several career opportunities related to the livestock industry. This class will meet partial science requirements for graduation from Lakeview High School. If all prerequisites and requirements are met, students can earn credit with Central Community College campuses. See instructor for details.
COURSE #: 902
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Length: Year Long
Credit: 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Science (or Principles of Technology), and Biology (or AgriScience) and Algebra I
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Physics is the study of the relationships between matter and energy. Topics covered include forces, heat, light, sound, electricity, and nuclear energy. Lab work, lectures, and projects are used. Students interested in any area involving science, technology, and/or the medical fields should take high school physics.
COURSE #: 904
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Length: Year Long
Credit: 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to create in the college bound student a foundation of terms and concepts of anatomy and physiology. This course will work from the simple to the complex - the part to the whole. Laboratory investigations will include some dissection activities.