All Students are required to complete 3 credits in Science. 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIOLOGY, LEVEL A
1 credit
The student will gain an understanding of the major concepts that deal with living things, such as organic evolution, genetics, cell structure, ecology, plant and animal anatomy, and physiology.
PREREQUISITE: None
CLASS STATUS: Freshman with department recommendation or Sophomore

BIOLOGY, LEVEL B
1 credit
This course is an activity centered laboratory program in general biology to meet the biology requirements for those students who are not planning a career in science.
PREREQUISITE: None
CLASS STATUS: Sophomore

ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY
.5 credit
This course in human anatomy and physiology for those students who do not plan to pursue a career in the medical sciences. Topics covered will focus on understanding the functions of the human body as students learn to make choices and decisions about personal health issues.
PREREQUISITE: Biology, Level A or Level B and Chemistry or Department Recommendation
CLASS STATUS: Senior

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
.5 credit
This semester freshmen course will introduce students to the study of environmental science. Students will study populations and communities, ecosystems and biomes, and living, land, soil, air, water, and energy resources. Reinforcement field activities and hands-on labs (both virtual and traditional) will help them build a solid understanding of scientific processes and help them see how science applies to real-world environmental issues while emphasizing the development of critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
PREREQUISITE: None
CLASS STATUS: Freshmen

ADDITIONAL THEMES IN BIOLOGY
.5 credit
This course explores a range of biological topics (focusing on a specific topic each year) including areas such as: animal behavior, bio-ethics, microbiology, careers in biology, and environmental science. Additional Course Fee Applies.
PREREQUISITE: Biology, Level A or Level B and *Honors Chemistry or Chemistry (Seniors), or concurrent enrollment in *Honors Chemistry or Chemistry (Juniors) or Department Recommendation
CLASS STATUS: Junior or Senior

*HONORS ANATOMY / PHYSIOLOGY 1
.5 credit
This course is designed for students who are interested in a career in the medical sciences. It will introduce the essentials of human anatomy and physiology as well as application of information to personal health choices. A dissection of the fetal pig is required.
PREREQUISITE: Biology A, *Honors Chemistry (Seniors) or concurrent enrollment in *Honors Chemistry (Juniors) and Department Recommendation
CLASS STATUS: Junior or Senior

*HONORS ANATOMY / PHYSIOLOGY 2
.5 credit
This course is a continuation of Anatomy/Physiology 1. The student will continue to investigate the body systems and the essentials of human anatomy and physiology. Mammalian dissection is a requirement for the completion of this course.
PREREQUISITE: Biology A, *Honors Chemistry (Seniors) or concurrent enrollment in *Honors Chemistry (Juniors), *Anatomy/Physiology 1 and Department Recommendation
CLASS STATUS: Junior or Senior

*HONORS CHEMISTRY
1 credit
This course is designed to introduce students to matter, its structure and forms, and to the principles, which govern chemical reactions. The student is encouraged to use scientific method in extension of her knowledge of the nature of matter. Mole concept, atomic theory, chemical bonding, rates of reaction, energy changes, equilibrium and acid-base theories, are among the major topics covered. Fifteen (15) mods are scheduled each cycle. In addition to these mods, approximately 6-8 mods of additional time need to be devoted to this class each week.
PREREQUISITES: Biology A and Algebra 1 & 2 and Department Recommendation.
CLASS STATUS: Junior or Senior

CHEMISTRY
1 credit
This full-year laboratory science course will introduce students to the study of matter, giving a basic understanding of elements and the periodic table as these concepts appear in everyday living. Topics will include renewable and non-renewable resources; chemical composition of foods and drugs; states of matter; environmental chemistry; nuclear chemistry; gas laws; basic organic chemistry.
PREREQUISITES: Biology, Level A or Level B
CLASS STATUS: Junior or Senior

*ACC CHEMISTRY 1
.5 credit
This is the third semester course in chemistry. Topics include a review and deeper investigations of first year topics such as stoichiometry and atomic structure, and includes organic and bio-organic chemistry. This course is an excellent preparation for those interested in pursuing a career in science such as nursing, pre-med., physical therapy, or engineering. Upon completion of course requirements, the student will receive .5 high school credit and/or 4 college credit hours of chemistry from Saint Louis University.
PREREQUISITE: *Honors Chemistry and Department Recommendation
CLASS STATUS: Senior

*ACC CHEMISTRY 2
.5 credit
This is the fourth semester course in chemistry. Topics covered include kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Upon completion of course requirements, the student will receive .5 high school credit and/or 4 college credit hours of chemistry from Saint Louis University. (Upon completion of this course the student will have had the equivalent of a year of college level chemistry.)
PREREQUISITES: *ACC Chemistry 1 and Department Recommendation
CLASS STATUS: Senior

*ACC FORENSICS
.5 credit
(Saint Louis University title: SOCX260: Forensic Science)
This course is designed for students who are interested in a career in forensic science or criminal justice. It will introduce the student to the essentials of crime scene investigation, data collections and analysis, and the application of scientific methods to criminal investigations. Upon completion of course requirements, the student will receive .5 high school credit and/or 3 college credit hours of Forensics from Saint Louis University.
PREREQUISITES: *Honors Chemistry (seniors) or Concurrent enrollment in *Honors Chemistry (juniors) and Department Recommendation
CLASS STATUS: Junior or Senior

*PHYSICS 1
.5 credit
The study of Physics offers the science student a challenge and an opportunity to probe the nature of the physical world. It is basically a study of motion. This study will include the effect of force on motion and the manipulation of vector quantities as they apply to motion.
PREREQUISITES: *Honors Chemistry, 2 years of Algebra, Trigonometry and Department Recommendation.
CLASS STATUS: Senior

*PHYSICS 2
.5 credit
This course is designed to introduce students to basic concepts involving wave motion. This study will include mechanical, sound, and light waves, as well as, electricity and magnetism.
PREREQUISITES: *Honors Chemistry, 2 years of Algebra, Trigonometry and Department Recommendation. (Physics 1 is NOT a prerequisite)
CLASS STATUS: Senior

CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS (Freshmen)
.5 credit
This semester freshmen course will introduce students to scientific thought processes. The course will cover Newton’s Laws as well as the fundamental physics of motion. Labs will reinforce the concepts that are introduced.
PREREQUISITE: None
CLASS STATUS: Freshmen

CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS (Juniors and Seniors)
.5 credit
Lab 459/469 This semester course will introduce students to scientific thought processes. The course will cover Newton’s Laws as well as the fundamental physics of motion. Labs will reinforce the concepts that are introduced.
PREREQUISITE: None
CLASS STATUS: Junior or Senior

METEOROLOGY AND ASTRONOMY
.5 credit
Lab 471/481 This course is designed to introduce students to the universe: how it began, how stars are formed and die; and how our solar system operates, including moon phases and reasons on each. The course then moves to study the atmosphere of the earth and the weather. Laboratory activities help reinforce concepts taught in class.
PREREQUISITE: None
CLASS STATUS: Freshman through Senior