Per Utah State Requirement for high school
graduation students must take 3 science credits. They must come from two different areas of the possible four foundation/core areas below. The 3rd credit course may be from Foundation/Core or AAS-Science courses.
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FOUNDATION/CORE SCIENCE COURSES
Earth
Science (ES)
Earth Systems (Taken in 9th Grade)
Biological Science
(BS)
Biology
Biology AP
Biology-Agricultural Science
Human Biology
Adv Human Biology
Wildlife Biology
Chemistry (CS)
Chemistry
Chemistry
H
Chemistry AP
Physics
(PS)
Physics
Physics H
Physics B AP
AAS-SCIENCE COURSES
(3rd year science options)
Animal Science 1
Animal Science 2
Astronomy
Geology
Medical Anatomy & Physiology
Principles of Engineering
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Biology 3111 (BS) 10-12 1.0
Fee: $10 lab fee
The Biology Core Curriculum is based on a set of life science learning standards that all students are expected to know and be able to
demonstrate understanding of upon completion of this course. The course is designed to emphasize problem solving and scientific
reasoning. Students will learn the scientific processes related to life science. Learning activities are varied with an emphasis on
student investigations in the field, laboratory, and in technical research.
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Biology AP 3112 (BS) 11-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Biology or Chemistry, teacher approval
Fee: $10 lab fee, $82 AP test
This is a full-year introductory college course in biology with laboratory. The major content areas are molecules and cells; heredity and
evolution; and organisms and populations. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the AP exam.
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Biology-Agricultural Science 8207 (BS, CTE) 10-12 1.0
Fee: $10 lab fee
This course covers biology with an agricultural emphasis. Students learn about the structure of cells, how genetic information is
passed on, biological diversity, the process of evolution, and how organisms interact with their environment. Students learn how to
apply this information in plants and animals through laboratory activities. Students also explore recent advances in biotechnology
(genetics, embryos, etc.) that are being used in agriculture and other biology related sciences. Students receive one credit of biological
science. Participation in the FFA youth organization may be an integral part of this course.
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Human Biology 3150 (BS) 11-12 1.0
Fee: $10 lab fee
The Human Biology class is based on the Biology Core Curriculum, a set of learning standards that all students are expected to know
and be able to demonstrate understanding of upon completion of this course. The only difference between the Human Biology and
Biology Curriculum is the degree of emphasis on the human organism. The course is designed to emphasize problem solving and
scientific reasoning. The students will learn scientific processes related to life science. Learning activities are varied with an emphasis
on student investigations in the field, laboratory, and technical research.
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Advanced Human Biology 3151 (AAS-S) 11-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Human Biology
This accelerated course is a continuation of the 3150 Human Biology course, with emphasis on human organisms. This course
emphasizes the following: the complimentary nature of structure and function, homeostasis, metabolic processes, pathological
disorders, and evolution of body systems. Laboratory investigation is a component of this course.
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Wildlife Biology 3160 (BS) 11-12
1.0
Prerequisite: Biology or equivalent
Fee: $10 lab fee
This course is a hands-on comprehensive examination of North American wildlife. Students study a wide variety of local animal life,
the management of those animals, and their habitats.
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PHYSICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Physics 3131 (PS) 10-12 1.0
Fee: $10 lab fee
The three major concepts included in the Physics Core are: (1) motion of objects, (2) forces acting on objects, and (3) energy. Physics
students should design and perform experiments, and value inquiry as the fundamental scientific process.
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Physics H 3134 (PS) 10-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Interm. Algebra, teacher approval
Fee: $10 lab fee
The three major concepts included in the Physics Core are: (1) motion of objects, (2) forces acting on objects, and (3) energy. Physics
students should design and perform experiments, and value inquiry as the fundamental scientific process. Honors physics students
will place more emphasis on using mathematics to address the core curriculum. It is recommended that students have completed or
are enrolled in Algebra 2.
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Physics B
AP 3132 (PS) 11-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Physics and Advanced Algebra or Pre-Calculus,
teacher approval
Fee: $10 lab fee, $82 AP test
This is an advanced course in Physics. Students should have taken an introductory Physics course as well as College
Algebra/Trigonometry. Students should also be enrolled in AP Calculus AB or BC. This course has a broader focus than Physics C
and is especially appropriate for students planning to enter careers in the life sciences, pre-medicine, some applied sciences and other
fields not related to science. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
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CHEMISTRY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Chemistry 3121 (CS) 10-12 1.0
Fee: $15 lab fee
This course is organized around major concepts of matter, structure, energy, and change. The concepts, principles and laws that
describe the conservation of matter, changes in the structure of matter, and changes in energy will provide focus for this course.
Chemistry students should design and perform experiments , and value inquiry as the fundamental scientific process.
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Chemistry H 3122 (CS) 10-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Teacher approval
Fee: $15 lab fee
This course is organized around major concepts of matter, structure, energy, and change. Chemistry students should design and
perform experiments and value inquiry as the fundamental scientific process. Honors Chemistry places more emphasis on
understanding the core curriculum through the use of mathematics. It is recommended that students have completed or are enrolled in
Algebra 2..
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Chemistry AP 3123 (CS) 11-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Biology or Chemistry, Interm Algebra (Algebra
2), teacher approval
Fee: $15 lab fee, AP exam is $82
AP Chemistry is a full-year introductory college course. The study includes advanced theoretical and physical understanding of
chemistry. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the AP exam.
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AAS-SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (3rd year science options)
Animal Science 1 8201 (CTE, AAS-S) 10-12 1.0
Students will be exposed to a wide range of scientific principles, such as genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, disease, pests and
management practices. The scientific processes of observation, measurement, hypothesizing, data gathering, interpretation, analysis
and application are stressed. Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined. Learning activities are varied with
classroom, laboratory and field experiences emphasized. Participation in the FFA youth organization may be an integral part of this
course.
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Animal Science 2 8203 (CTE, AAS-S) 11-12 1.0
Students will be introduced to equine science and production management and poultry science and production management. They will
be exposed to the management practices associated with the handling of animal waste, livestock breeding and genetics, and the
importance of anatomy and physiology in animal management practices. They will also be introduced to the practices associated with
small animal care.
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Astronomy 3141 (AAS-S) 11-12 .5
This is a course that investigates astronomy, aeronautics, and biology in an aerospace setting. Various classroom and laboratory
experiences provide students with an understanding of each area and its relationship to the others.
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Geology 3165 (AAS-S) 11-12 .5
The formation of Earth, its rocks and minerals, how they have changed and how they will continue to change are topics found in the
study of geology. Plate tectonics, geologic history and landscape formation are examined.
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Medical Anatomy and Physiology 9120 (CTE, AAS-S) 11-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Teacher approval
Fee: $10
This full-year course provides students with an in-depth study of health care careers including clinical experience in a variety of health
care settings. Instruction includes intermediate anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and abbreviations, diseases and
disorders, medical ethics, and first aid. The class is designed to prepare students for a variety of health technology programs.
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Principles of Engineering 8110 (CTE,AAS-S) 10-12 1.0
A course that helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and
manufacturing processes helps students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering
problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes social and political consequences of technological change.
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