Science Course Descriptions
Biology: Biology covers a range of topics about life. We discuss the levels of organization of living things throughout the year like molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, and populations. With these levels of organization, we cover genetics, evolution, body systems, and ecology.
CE Biology: Introductory course required of all Biology majors, including pre-health science, pre-nursing, pre-veterinary, pre-medical, pre-dental, and other pre-professional students. Emphasizes the scientific method; cell processes, including basic chemistry, cellular level structure, and function; and the principles of inheritance, evolution and ecology. Fulfills prerequisite to most other Biology courses. Co-requisite: BIOL 1615.
Chemistry: Chemistry is a standard high school chemistry course in which you will study three main topics: (1) the structure and nature of matter and the changes it undergoes, (2) the nature of energy and the changes it undergoes, and (3) the interactions of matter and energy.
Chemistry Honors:
AP Chemistry: Best viewed as the second year of a two-year study preparing students for college/university level chemistry. This is a rigorous course! College-level study will be required. Students considering a major in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dental, Nursing and/or Engineering (as well as many others) will be better prepared for those programs having completed this course. This is a very hands-on laboratory-oriented course.
Animal Science:
Physics:
AP Physics:
Plant & Soil:
CE Physics: Intended for students not majoring in Physics, other Sciences, or Engineering. Covers a general study of the solar system, including the formation of the solar system and a brief description of its parts. Also covers a brief history of astronomy and a general study of the known universe. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 (grade C or higher); OR an ACT Math placement score of 23 or higher; OR an Accuplacer Math placement score of 89 or higher; OR an SAT Math placement score of 525 or higher. Co-requisite: PHYS 1045.
Geology: Deals with the development of geologic features in Utah’s southwest. Topics covered include Earth’s internal structure and how tectonic plates helped shape our local geology; atmospheric processes and how they affect local meteorology and geology; and how oceanography plays a role in our local geology and climate.
Medical Anatomy: This full-year course provides students with an in-depth and rigorous study of healthcare careers, including actual clinical experiences in therapeutic, diagnostic, informational, and environmental healthcare settings. Instruction includes intermediate anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diseases and disorders, medical ethics, and first aid. The class is designed to prepare students for the advanced health science course and/or for a variety of health technology programs. Students considering a major in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dental, and/or Nursing will be better prepared for those programs in college having completed this course.
CE Biology: Introductory course required of all Biology majors, including pre-health science, pre-nursing, pre-veterinary, pre-medical, pre-dental, and other pre-professional students. Emphasizes the scientific method; cell processes, including basic chemistry, cellular level structure, and function; and the principles of inheritance, evolution and ecology. Fulfills prerequisite to most other Biology courses. Co-requisite: BIOL 1615.
Chemistry: Chemistry is a standard high school chemistry course in which you will study three main topics: (1) the structure and nature of matter and the changes it undergoes, (2) the nature of energy and the changes it undergoes, and (3) the interactions of matter and energy.
Chemistry Honors:
AP Chemistry: Best viewed as the second year of a two-year study preparing students for college/university level chemistry. This is a rigorous course! College-level study will be required. Students considering a major in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dental, Nursing and/or Engineering (as well as many others) will be better prepared for those programs having completed this course. This is a very hands-on laboratory-oriented course.
Animal Science:
Physics:
AP Physics:
Plant & Soil:
CE Physics: Intended for students not majoring in Physics, other Sciences, or Engineering. Covers a general study of the solar system, including the formation of the solar system and a brief description of its parts. Also covers a brief history of astronomy and a general study of the known universe. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 (grade C or higher); OR an ACT Math placement score of 23 or higher; OR an Accuplacer Math placement score of 89 or higher; OR an SAT Math placement score of 525 or higher. Co-requisite: PHYS 1045.
Geology: Deals with the development of geologic features in Utah’s southwest. Topics covered include Earth’s internal structure and how tectonic plates helped shape our local geology; atmospheric processes and how they affect local meteorology and geology; and how oceanography plays a role in our local geology and climate.
Medical Anatomy: This full-year course provides students with an in-depth and rigorous study of healthcare careers, including actual clinical experiences in therapeutic, diagnostic, informational, and environmental healthcare settings. Instruction includes intermediate anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diseases and disorders, medical ethics, and first aid. The class is designed to prepare students for the advanced health science course and/or for a variety of health technology programs. Students considering a major in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dental, and/or Nursing will be better prepared for those programs in college having completed this course.
