319 BASIC PHYSICAL SCIENCE IN ACTION - 9 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will use a hands-on, problem-solving approach to explore the interconnections among the physical sciences. Students will develop scientific reasoning skills and utilize technology in order to draw conclusions about the world around them. Emphasis will be placed on reading and writing strategies to help students gain a better understanding of physical and earth sciences.
Prerequisites: Students meeting two of the following criteria may enroll in this course: (1) Special Education placement; (2) Recommendation of most recent science teacher; (3) a reading comprehension level below the 40th national percentile.
320 PHYSICAL SCIENCE IN ACTION – 9 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will use a hands-on, problem-solving approach to explore the interconnections among the physical sciences. Students will develop scientific reasoning skills and utilize technology in order to draw conclusions about the world around them.
Prerequisites: None
326 BASIC BIOLOGY - 10 Y 10 Credits
Description: Basic Biology offers an opportunity to explore diversity and interdependence in our living world. This course provides a general overview of major biological topics including the cell, genetics, biochemistry and ecology, and their relevance to human body systems. Utilizing technology, students will develop a conceptual understanding of biology as they acquire important information and refine their laboratory skills. Emphasis will be placed on reading and writing strategies to help students gain a better understanding of life science.
Prerequisites: Students meeting two of the following criteria may enroll in this course: (1) Special Education placement; (2) recommendation of most recent science teacher; (3) a reading comprehension level below the 40th national percentile.
327 BIOLOGY – 9/10 Y 10 Credits
Description: Biology offers an opportunity to explore diversity and interdependence in our living world. This course provides a general overview of major biological topics including the cell, genetics, biochemistry and interdependence of organisms, and their relevance to human body systems. Students will develop a conceptual understanding of biology as they acquire important information and refine their laboratory skills.
Prerequisites: None
333 ZOOLOGY – 10/12 S 5 Credits
Description: This course offers an in-depth exploration of animal life. In a laboratory setting, students investigate the physical structure of animals in order to understand its function based on the morphological, physiological and behavioral characteristics. Students also examine the relationship of animals to their environment and to each other. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and use of biological classification.
Prerequisites: Biology
334 CHEMISTRY – 10/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: This course emphasizes the impact of chemistry on a global society. The course is designed to stimulate and challenge students by presenting a broad view of chemistry. Students will develop a strong conceptual understanding of chemical principles and enhance problems-solving skills through laboratory experience and the application of acquired information.
Prerequisites: Algebra
335 ASTRONOMY – 10/12 S 5 Credits
Description: This course offers an opportunity to explore various topics in astronomy. Students examine the development of the universe, galaxies, moons and the earth. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of the universe and its development through time.
Prerequisites: None
346 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – 10/12 S 5 Credits
Description: This course is designed to help students gain a better awareness of how they fit into the delicate balance of their environment. The interaction of living things as well as their impact on the non-living will be explored.
Prerequisites: Biology
352 PHYSICS - 10/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Physics is a strong college preparatory class that develops critical thinking skills and problem solving techniques. This class would be beneficial for all students going to college, not just students planning to major in science. Students use technology-based laboratory equipment to explore and verify the way the physical world works. Traditional concepts of motion, forces, energy, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and nuclear physics are emphasized.
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Advanced Algebra.
362 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY - 10/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: This course is an in-depth study of the structure and function of human body systems. It is recommended for students interested in learning about the structure and function of the human body, exploring current health topics such as causation and prevention of disease, acquiring health occupational skills and gaining insight into various health and medical careers.
Prerequisites: Biology
370 ADVANCED PLACEMENT Ò CHEMISTRY - 11/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: This course provides an in-depth study of the structure of matter (atomic theory, atomic structure, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry), states of matter (gases, liquids, solids, solutions), and reactions (reaction types, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics). AP Ò Chemistry is designed to be equivalent to introductory general chemistry courses; therefore student expectations and outcomes will be similar. In addition to the traditional classroom format, students participate in an intensive laboratory experience and become familiar with current scientific literature. Completion of this course will prepare students to take the national College Board Advanced Placement Ò exam in Chemistry.
Prerequisites: Chemistry and completion or concurrent enrollment in Advanced Algebra.
377 ADVANCED PLACEMENT Ò BIOLOGY - 11/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: AP ® Biology This course provides an in-depth study of the major rigorous components of the Life life Sciences sciences. Emphasis is placed on traditional concepts as well as current topics in biology and related subjects. AP Ò Biology This course is designed to be equivalent to a college-level introductory General Biology biology course s offered at colleges and universities, therefore student expectations and outcomes will be similar. In addition to the traditional classroom format, students participate in an intense laboratory experience and become familiar with current scientific literature. with the intent of providing a strong preparation for post-high school science. An AP ® Biology student should possess strong writing, reading and analytical skills. Completion of this course will prepare students to take the national College Board Advanced Placement Ò exam in Biology.
Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry
379 ADVANCED PLACEMENT Ò PHYSICS B - 11/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: This course is for students with a very strong interest in science and mathematics. A college physics textbook will be the basis for covering all the both traditional and modern topics in physics with emphasis on mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, light, optics, relativity, quantum physics and atomic /nuclear physics. The fast pace of this course will prepare students for the AP Ò physics exam. Previous ly released AP Ò physics Physics B exam questions will be utilized for evaluation assessment throughout the course. Completion of this course will prepare students to take the national College Board Advanced Placement Ò exam in Physics .
Prerequisites : Physics and completion of or concurrent enrollment in Precalculus.
Michael Deutsch
Chemistry and Biology
mldeutsch@mpsomaha.org
Ryan Birge
PSA & Physics
rmbirge@mpsomaha.org
Kerry Black
PSA
klblack@mpsomaha.org
Tom Bodzek
Basic Biology & Environmental Science
tbodzek@mpsomaha.org
Mike Edmundson
PSA and Astronomy
medmundson@mpsomaha.org
Lisa Groth
AP Biology
lgroth@mpsomaha.org
Angela Halloran
Biology and Basic Biology
ashalloran@mpsomaha.org
Johanna Hon
Biology
jmhon@mpsomaha.org
Susan Javon
Biology and Human Physiology
sljavon@mpsomaha.org
Jim Kahm
Biology and Zoology
jkahm@mpsomaha.org
Ron Kaspar
Chemistry and AP Chemistry
rkaspar@mpsomaha.org
Tom Neumann
Physics and AP Physics
taneuman@mpsomaha.org
Julia Pick
Biology and Zoology
jmpick@mpsomaha.org
Deanna Stickney
Biology
dkstickney@mpsomaha.org
Erica Storms
PSA, Basic PSA, and ELO Reteaching
elstorms@mpsomaha.org
Jennifer Wilson
Chemistry
jlwilson@mpsomaha.org
