Science Department

The Science Department focuses on the excitement of learning about the natural world. Introductory courses provide a solid foundation in analytical and critical thinking, experimentation, and problem solving. Laboratory work and guided inquiry-based experiments engage students with modern science techniques that connect concepts learned in the classroom to practice and application in the lab. Recent technological innovations are used in the classroom and laboratory to reach a wide range of learners and increase student involvement. Applications and current events in science are addressed on a regular basis to create interpersonal connections with the material and apply knowledge to problem solving in the real world. Traditional laboratory courses in biology, chemistry, and physics are offered at three levels: regular, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP). Numerous advanced science electives are also available for Fifth and Sixth Form students. *Indicates a lab fee for the course.

The courses listed below represent the current offerings of our Science Department. For full course descriptions, please refer to our ACADEMIC GUIDE.

Courses

*Indicates a lab fee for the course.
BIOLOGY (LAB)*
HONORS BIOLOGY (LAB)*
ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY (LAB)*
CHEMISTRY (LAB)*
HONORS CHEMISTRY (LAB)*
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY (LAB)*
PHYSICS (LAB)*
HONORS PHYSICS (LAB)*
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS 1 (LAB)*
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C (LAB)*
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY PROJECT ADVANCE: EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE (LAB)*

Electives
ECOLOGY (LAB)*
HUMAN PERCEPTION AND BEHAVIOR
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
BIOENGINEERING (LAB)*
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (LAB)*
PSYCHOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS OF LIFE
ANIMAL ANATOMY (LAB)*
ENGINEERING