SCIENCE
The following science classes are all designed to meet the U.C. and C.S.U. laboratory science entrance requirements, except as noted below.
ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY
DESCRIPTION Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structures and functions of the human body. Weekly labs include, examination of body cells and tissues, simple experiments, demonstrations and model building of skeletons, hands and body systems.
EARTH & SPACE SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTION Earth and Space Systems is a laboratory oriented class which is a blend of several different sciences; Geology, Meteorology and Astronomy. We will be looking more closely at topics such as Earthquakes, storms and stars. This course meets the C.S.U. physical science entrance requirement. It does not meet the U.C. physical science entrance requirement.
BIOLOGY
DESCRIPTION Biology is the study of living things. The course follows an ecological approach. It is designed to build from concrete to abstract concepts such as cell theory, photosynthesis, genetics, to ecology and environmental issues.
MARINE SCIENCE
DESCRIPTION This is an advanced science class for those students who have successfully (C or better) completed at least one year of high school science. In this course, biology, physical oceanography, ecology of Monterey Bay and the world oceans are explored. The course is taught utilizing labs, direct instruction and field work. The curriculum is aligned with the oceanography and marine biology classes at MPC. Those students who pass the exams for MPC may be eligible for MPC credit. This course meets the C.S.U. life science requirement, but not the U.C. The U.C. systems recognizes this course as a college prep elective.
CHEMISTRY 1
DESCRIPTION The first semester of Chemistry 1 develops the general principles involved in describing chemical reactions. The second semester focuses on atomic and molecular theory, solutions, acids, bases and reactions rates.
PHYSICS 1
DESCRIPTION The first semester of Physics is a study of motion and its mathematical description, energy and work. The second semester is a study of light, waves, electricity and magnetism.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY
DESCRIPTION This is a college level chemistry course concentrating on the topics of quantum theory, thermochemistry, oxidation and reduction, and acidbase theory. The laboratory is an important part of this course and will require students to do some laboratories after regular class time.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY
DESCRIPTION Advanced Placement Biology is an in-depth survey of the basic principles of biology which include but are not exclusive to the fields of molecular, cellular, genetic, population, organismal and environmental biology. This course is taught at a lower division college level with extensive labs.