Transcript 2012-2013 AP Courses - Grand Junction High School

AP BIOLOGY
1. TH IS IS A COLLE GE LE VE L BIOLOGY
COURSE. IT IS THE SAME TEXT BOOK
U S E D AT T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F
NORTHERN COLORADO.
2. THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO
SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND
SENIORS.
AP BIOLOGY CONTINUED
3. This class has awesome labs and lots of hands on
activities.
4. The homework requirement is approximately 1 hour
every night with a possibility of up to 2 hours.
5. This course requires self-motivation and drive to
succeed.
6. This course requires that you be able to read and
comprehend difficult vocabulary and concepts.
AP BIOLOGY (CONTINUED)
If you have any further questions, come by
room 502 and talk to Ms. McDougal or
email me at
[email protected]
ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY
This class is for highlymotivated students
with an interest in
some aspect of the
medical field. It is a
lab-based class that
includes dissections.
Students need to have
a grade of C or better
in Biology.
This is a college
level class. We
use the same text
as Colorado
Mesa University.
ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY
Labs include analyzing hair and cheek cells,
fingerprinting, dissecting cats, making slides
for microscope use and efficiently using
microscopes. Homework includes learning
vocabulary and studying for tests. Classroom
attendance is critical.
For more information about
Anatomy/Physiology contact
Ms. Janss
Room 401
[email protected]
AP Environmental Science
• An interdisciplinary course drawing on other
science courses
• Goal is to
– Understand the interrelationships in the natural
world
– Identify and analyze environmental problems
– Evaluate risks associated with the problems
– Examine solutions
AP Environmental Science
• Designed to be the equivalent of a 1-semester
introductory college course in environmental
science
• Taught as two block classes (quarters 1 and 2) and a
semester class (semester 2)
• Includes laboratory experiments, research projects,
and field trips
• Prerequisites: geophysical science, biology,
chemistry, and one year of algebra OR strong
recommendation from a previous science teacher
For more information
• Contact Ms. McClellen in Room 402
Or
• [email protected]
AP
Physics
Requirements:
Science Teacher Recommendation
At least one of the following:
Math 2
Trig or Algebra 2
Concurrent Pre- Calculus
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Covers topics in Mechanics, Electricity and
Magnetism.
Designed to be the equivalent of a
1-semester introductory college
course in General Physics
 Laboratory experiments are an
essential part of the course.( Egg
Drop and Rockets plus many
more)
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AP Physics
Questions?
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Contact: MR. Couch
Room 306
Email:
[email protected]
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THIS kind of Chemistry
NOT this Kind
Requirements
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First year Chemistry
Concurrent Enrollment in Pre-Calculus or Calculus
Willingness to work hard
Teacher Recommendation
What to Expect
1.A rigorous course that will definitely
challenge you
2.Content builds on first year: more indepth on first year topics + 4 new topics
3.Interesting labs/Team approach
4.Homework: 1-2 hours per night
5. One semester block, and one semester
skinny. (1.5 Credits)
AP Chemistry is one of the hardest AP courses,
but the rewards are significant.
AP Chemistry is definitely one of the
hardest AP Courses and not for the faint
of heart. HOWEVER, the rewards are
significant:
Freshman chemistry is the flunk
out course for first year
science, math, and engineering
students. If you take this
course, even if you don’t pass
the exam, you will be well
prepared and have an advantage
in freshman
college chemistry.
You can earn 4-8 college
credits depending on your test
score, lab book, and the school.
Any Questions?
See Ms. McAuley in 406