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Agriculture Science I
Agriculture Science I is a
program designed for those college bound students desiring practical application
of agriculture and environmental science. This class is highly recommended
for students needing a strong background before going into Chemistry I or upper
level science classes. This course will give the student a general
overview of agriculture production, animals, plants, soils, as well as
leadership development and careers which he or she may wish to pursue. It
is recommended that a student go into physical science, biology, and chemistry
after taking this course.
Physical Science and Honors Physical Science
Physical science is a freshman course which covers matter and energy,
work and force, physical and chemical properties, and light and sound.
This class is required for all freshmen (except students taking Agriculture
Science their freshman year) who are interested in the college path or technical
path. It is recommended that physical science be followed the sophomore
year with Biology I (college path) or Biology for Technology (technical path).
Biology for Technology
For the technical path student a hands-on biology course with emphasis
on career in the field of biology.
Biology I and Honors Biology I
Biology I is the study of life and all
processes of life. The first half of the year's study includes basic
chemistry, nucleic acids and protein synthesis, cell and the function of cell
parts with emphasis on chromosomes, mitosis and meiosis, and lastly fundamentals
of genetics with numerous genetic problems. The second half begins with
microorganisms and ends with vertebrates. Students are required to learn
all the animal phyla and characteristics of the phyla. Lab time is spent
learning the various animals studied in class. Grading is based mostly
upon chapter tests and lab tests. Good reading, listening, and note-taking
skills are a must for mastery of Biology I.
Prerequisites: Physical Science
Ecology
Ecology is a cell for every
person in today's complex society. Ecology provides coverage of all
aspects of life, including the structure and function of cells, classification
or organisms, systems of the human body, and the environment. Ecology
emphasizes thinking skills and appreciation of the environment.
Prerequisites: Biology for Technology
Chemistry I
Chemistry I is an introductory
course for students who have taken Biology I. Topics include definition of
chemistry, study of the periodic chart, metric system, atomic structure,
chemical equation, stoichiometry, and solution chemistry. Students are
introduced to laboratory techniques such as safety techniques, use of chemicals,
analyzing data, and reporting data.
Honors Chemistry I
This course is designed for students who are
involved in the Honors Program at MCHS. The Chemistry I curriculum is the
framework for the Chemistry I course but it will be more laboratory oriented and
concepts will be taught at an accelerated pace. This course is suggested
for students who have successfully completed one year of Advanced Biology I.
Chemistry II
Chemistry II is a second year chemistry
course for students who might be interested in a career in chemistry, medicine,
pharmacy, and chemical engineering. Topics include acid-base solutions,
organic chemistry, gas laws, solubility, thermodynamics, and conversion of
solution concentration units. Laboratory techniques include in-depth
acid-based titration, percentage compositions, laboratory safety, and chemical
reactions.
Physics
This course is designed for
college-bound or technical students with a strong mathematical background.
This course is lab-oriented with emphasis on mechanics (the motion of
objects). This class is encouraged for students entering the medical and
engineering field.
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Physical Science
Gateway Remediation Science
The
Gateway tests are end-of-course tests in English II, Algebra I, Biology which
Tennessee students must pass as part of the requirements for earning a high
school diploma. Gateway Remediation is a course that is designed for students to
receive remediation in the areas of need reflected by previous Gateway exam
reports provided to the school.