SCIENCE
INTEGRATED SCIENCE I
Students examine the organization of the universe by beginning with the fundamental laws that give order, then continue with the ways these laws affect the Earth and the organization of life, and conclude with how life responds to these laws.
Grade 9
1 credit
INTEGRATED SCIENCE II
Students will examine deeper concepts in various areas of science including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Earth Science.
PREREQUISITE: Integrated Science I
Grade 10
1 credit
INTEGRATED SCIENCE III
Students will examine deeper concepts in various areas of science including Geology, Space Science, Meteorology and Earth Science.
PREREQUISITE: Integrated Science II
Grade 11
1 credit
BIOLOGY
Students develop a conceptual understanding of biological science, as outlined in the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science. They will experience concepts such as cellular organization, molecular basis of heredity, biological change, interdependence of organisms, matter, energy and organization in living systems.
PREREQUISITE: Integrated Science I
Grade 10-12
1 credit
AP BIOLOGY
AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes, energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions. College credit is earned with a qualifying score on an AP exam.
PREREQUISITE: Biology
Grade 10-12
2 weighted credits (1 Science credit, 1 elective credit)
GENETICS
This course is designed to challenge students interested in all aspects of genetics. It involves genetic inheritance, probabilities, mutations, and mathematics analysis of genetic tendencies. Other topics will include cellular reproduction (mitosis/meiosis), DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, pedigrees, karyotypes, and ethical concepts in genetics. Fairly strong math skills are helpful in analyzing genetic statistics.
PREREQUISITE: Biology is strongly recommended
Grade 10-12
1 credit
BIO 11O (BIOLOGY)
An examination of basic biological principles and concepts including a survey of the six kingdoms. This course is a general education course and does not count toward a major or minor in biology.
PREREQUISITE: Integrated Science II or Biology
*Course is taught by NCHS teacher as an adjunct through Campbellsville University
Grade 10-12
1 weighted credit
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems (both natural and human-made), to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary; it embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study.
PREREQUISITE: Biology is strongly recommended
Grade 10-12
2 weighted credits (1 Science credit, 1 elective credit)
AP CHEMISTRY
An introductory chemistry course to prepare students for college and beyond. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based lab investigations as they explore the four Big Ideas: scale, proportion, and quantity; structure and properties of substances; transformations; and energy. College credit is earned with a qualifying score on an AP exam.
PREREQUISITES: AP Environmental Science and/or AP Biology
*Course is offered at TNHS,
Grade 10-12
1 weighted credit
AP PHYSICS
An algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through classroom study, in-class activity, and hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory work as they explore concepts like systems, fields, force interactions, change, conservation, and waves. College credit is earned with a qualifying score on an AP exam.
PREREQUISITES: Passing grade in Algebra I and Geometry
*Course is offered at TNHS
Grade 10-12
1 weighted credit