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Listed below are the course descriptions and numbers for the Science, Health Science Technology and Agricultural couses found in the RRISD 08-09 course catalog at the following website: http://www.roundrockisd.org/docs/2008-english_catalog.pdf
Please note that some elective classes will not earn academy credit. (Example: Landscape Design) Please refer the the strand checklist on the Academy Graduation Form for this information. Also, certain elective courses may not be offered every year. (Example: Astronomy) Please check with your counselor for more specific infomation.
Science Courses All science courses shall include at least 40% hands-on laboratory investigations and field work using appropriate scientific inquiries. A minimum of three science credits are required for graduation.
4011 Biology 1 Credit Prerequisite: None Description: This course is a laboratory-oriented survey of the living world. Students will collect and analyze biological data, investigate career opportunities, and apply biological concepts to real life applications.
4012 Pre-AP Biology 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Freshman or Sophomore 2. Credit in/or concurrent enrollment in Algebra I Description: Students meet and go beyond the requirements for Biology and engage in quantitative analysis of data. Algebraic thinking and problem solving are essential. Independent research is required.
4121 Integrated Physics and Chemistry 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Freshman or Sophomore 2. May not take IPC after receiving credit for Chemistry or Physics Description: This course develops scientific process skills, algebraic thinking, and problem-solving in the context of matter, energy, force and motion.
4313 AP Biology 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Credit in Biology and Chemistry Description: This course is college-level, laboratory oriented, and designed to prepare students for the AP Biology exam. Emphasis is on molecules and cells, Academy Course 53 AP-Advanced Placement IB-International Baccalaureate TAG-Talented and Gifted heredity and evolution, and organisms and populations. Note: The course is designed to prepare the student for AP Biology College Board examination.
4314 IB Biology Standard Level 1 Credit IB Campuses Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Credit in Biology and Chemistry or Accelerated Science I and II 3. Must meet IB Program entry criteria Description: This course is designed to prepare students for the IB Standard-level Biology exam. Students will gain the conceptual and factual knowledge and analytical skills to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. Note: The course is designed to prepare the student for Biology Standard Level IB examination.
4125 IB Biology Higher Level 1 Credit IB Campuses Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Credit in two high school science courses 3. Credit in standard level IB Biology or AP Biology Description: This course is laboratory-oriented study, observation, and exploration of complex biological phenomena and processes. Note: Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to take the higher level IB Biology exam.
4132 Chemistry 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Sophomore, Junior or Senior 2. One credit of high school science 3. Credit in Algebra I and Credit in/or concurrent enrollment in Geometry Description: This course requires application of algebraic reasoning and problem-solving in the study of matter and energy, chemical reactions, and kinetic theory. Career opportunities, environment impacts, and energy issues are explored.
4133 Pre-AP Chemistry 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Sophomore with concurrent enrollment in Algebra II 2. Junior or Senior with 2 credits of high school science, credit in/or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II Description: Students must master all requirements for Chemistry and engage in exploration of chemical concepts to greater depth and complexity using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
4334 AP Chemistry 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Credit in Chemistry Description: This course is laboratory-oriented, college freshman-level chemistry course of theoretical chemistry concepts. Laboratory experiments emphasize student analysis of laboratory data and documented reports. Note: College credit can be achieved by demonstrating competencies on the College Board AP Examination for Chemistry.
4335 IB Chemistry Standard Level 1 Credit IB Campuses Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Credit in Pre-AP Chemistry, Chemistry with teacher approval, or Pre-IB Accelerated Science I and II 3. Must meet IB program entry criteria Description: This course is laboratory-oriented, college freshman-level chemistry course of theoretical chemistry concepts. Laboratory experiments emphasize student analysis of laboratory data and documented reports. Note: Advanced academic standing can be achieved by demonstrating competencies on the Chemistry Standard Level IB examination.
4238 IB Chemistry Higher Level 1 Credit IB Campuses Prerequisite: 1. Seniors only 2. Credit in two high school science courses 3. Credit in standard level IB Chemistry or AP Chemistry Description: This course is laboratory-oriented study of organic chemistry including nomenclature, isomerism, substitution and elimination, alcohols, ethers, spectroscopy, alkenes, atomic compounds, organic acids, and biochemistry. Note: Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to take the higher level IB Chemistry exam.
4241 Physics 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Two credits in high school science 3. Credit in/or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II Description: This course includes the study of mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, waves, and modern physics. It includes multiple step problem solving and graph analysis.
4242 Pre-AP Physics 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Credit in/or concurrent enrollment in Precalculus Description: This course includes the study of mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, waves, and modern physics. The course emphasis is problem solving and application of principles.
4343 AP Physics B 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Credit in or concurrent enrollment in Precalculus 3. Credit in Physics or Pre-AP Physics Description: This is a college-level trigonometrybased physics course. Emphasis is on critical thinking and problem-solving techniques. This course at the college-level is intended for students who do not plan to study engineering or the physical sciences in college. Note: The course is designed to prepare the student for AP Physics B College Board examination.
4344 IB Physics Standard Level 1 Credit IB Campuses Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Credit in or concurrent enrollment in Precalculus 3. Credit in Physics or Pre-AP Physics or Pre-IB Accelerated Science I and II 4. Must meet IB Program entry criteria Description: This is a college-level trigonometry-based physics course. Emphasis is on critical thinking and problem-solving techniques. The course is intended for students who do not plan to study engineering or the physical sciences in college. Note: The course is designed to prepare the student for IB Standard Level Physics examination.
4345 AP Physics C 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Concurrent enrollment in Calculus 2. Credit in Physics Description: This is a college calculus-based physics course that includes the study of mechanics, electricity, and magnetism. Emphasis is on content, critical thinking, as well as problem-solving techniques. The course is intended for students who intend to study engineering or the physical sciences in college. Note: The curriculum designed for the 4345 course will prepare the student for the “C” level College Board AP examination for college credit. Students may elect to take the “B” or “C” level College Board AP examination for college credit.
4346 IB Physics Higher Level 1 Credit IB Campuses Prerequisite: 1. Senior 2. Credit in Precalculus (credit or concurrent in Calculus recommended) 3. Credit in AP Physics B or C or IB Standard Level Physics Description: This course includes the study of advanced topics in all areas of classical physics as well as options such as astrophysics, communications, electromagnetic waves, relativity, medical physics, and particle physics. Note: The course is designed to prepare the student for the IB Higher Level Physics examination.
4352 Pre-IB Accelerated Science I 1 Credit IB Campuses Prerequisite: 1. Freshman only 2. Credit in Algebra I, concurrent enrollment in Pre-AP Geometry 3. Must meet IB program entry criteria requirements and plan to take an IB HL science class Description: This class is the first year of a two-year sequence for students planning to enroll in an IB HL science class. The course includes the full curriculum of Pre-IB Biology, and the first half of Pre-IB Chemistry curriculum. Note: When coupled with Pre-IB Accelerated science II (sophomore year), students will earn three credits of Pre-IB science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) in a two-year period.
4353 Pre-IB Accelerated Science II 1 Credit IB Campuses Prerequisite: 1. Sophomores only 2. Credit in Pre-IB Accelerated Science I 3. Must meet IB program entry criteria requirements and plan to take an IB HL science class Description: This class is the second year of a twoyear sequence for students planning to enroll in an IB HL science class. This course includes the second half Academy Course 54 AP-Advanced Placement IB-International Baccalaureate TAG-Talented and Gifted of Pre-IB Chemistry curriculum and the full curriculum of Pre-IB Physics. Note: When coupled with Accelerated science I (freshman year), student will earn three credits of Pre-IB science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) in a two-year period.
4404 Aquatic Science 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Two credits in high school science Description: This course is laboratory-oriented study of freshwater and marine environments. Studies include the geological, biological, physical, and chemical properties of aquatic systems. Dissection and field research are required.
4408 Honors Aquatic Science 1 Credit MHS Only Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Credit in Biology 3. Credit in Chemistry or Physics Description: Honors Aquatic Science is a science elective for students with keen interest in Aquatic science and who intend to pursue science at the college level. Independent research projects and presentation of projects is required.
4405 Environmental Systems 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Two credits in high school science Description: This course is a laboratory and issue oriented course that prepares student to be environmentally aware and active. Outdoor field work is mandatory and integrated with community awareness. Career opportunities are integrated into the instruction.
4407 AP Environmental Science 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Two credits in high school science Description: This course is a college-level, laboratory-oriented course. Concepts include: interdependence of Earth’s systems and human interactions and effects on the environment. Note: The course is designed to prepare the student for the AP Environmental Science College Board examination.
4510 Astronomy 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Two credits in high school science 3. Two credits in high school math including Geometry Description: This course is a laboratory-oriented study of historical and modern astronomy concepts. Students apply knowledge of physics, geology, biology, chemistry, and geometry.
4511 Geology, Meteorology, & Oceanography 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Two credits in high school science Description: This course is a laboratory-oriented study of physical characteristics and conditions of Earth systems including geology, characteristics of the atmosphere, characteristics of oceans, and energy interactions.
5424 Principles of Technology I 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Two credits in science 3. Credit for Algebra I Description: This course takes a hands-on approach to teaching physics and mathematics. It is designed for college-bound students and for those students planning a technical career. Note: This course does not count as a technology credit. 5425 Principles of Technology II 1 Credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Technology I Description: This course is a continuation of Principles of Technology I. Principles of Technology II takes a hands-on approach to teaching physics and mathematics for college-bound students or for a technical career. Note: The student may elect to count this course as one credit in science. Note: This course does not count for Technology Application credit.
5612 Scientific Research and Design – Focus: Environmental Science (Honors) 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Two credits of high school science Description: Students review scientific literature, design a research project, and plan final products that will involve formal presentation to representatives of the scientific community. Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive science credit when taught by a science instructor.
5613 Scientific Research & Design: Sports Medicine 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Sophomore, Junior or Senior 2..One credit of high school science and concurrent enrollment in a second science course 3. Teacher approval Description: The course introduces students to the profession of athletic training. Students will work under the direction of a licensed trainer, be required to satisfy an after school time commitment, and be eligible to obtain CPR and first aid certification. Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive science credit when taught by science a instructor. This course does not confer honors credit.
5614 Scientific Research & Design: Advanced Biotechnology (Honors) 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Credit in Chemistry 2. Junior or Senior Description: This course will develop biotechnology laboratory skills in genetic manipulation of plant tissues, ethical practices, tissue production systems, nucleic acid and protein techniques, management systems, and quality control. Tech Prep articulated course; college credit may be earned. For further information, see Tech Prep in this catalog. Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive science credit when taught by a science instructor. 5615 Scientific Research & Design: Advanced Clinical Skills (Honors) 1 Credit MHS Only Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Anatomy and Physiology, Health Science Technology Clinical II or Health Science Technology Internship II OR 3. Credit in Health Science Technology Clinical I and concurrent enrollment in Honors Anatomy and Physiology Description: This course will train students in advanced clinical skills. Upon completion of this course students are qualified by hospital standards to function as clinical technicians. With CNA and EMT-B certificates through HST III, employers may start CT on a higher pay schedule. Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive science credit when taught a by science instructor.
5617 Scientific Research and Design – Focus: Lab Management (Honors) 1 Credit
5618 Scientific Research and Design – Focus: Biology (Honors) 1 Credit
5619 Scientific Research and Design – Focus: Chemistry (Honors) 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior; Sophomore with teacher approval 2. Two credits in high school science Description: Students review scientific literature, design a research project, and plan final products that will involve formal presentation to representatives of the scientific community. Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive science credit when taught by a science instructor.
56201 Scientific Research and Design - Focus: Engineering (Honors) 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or senior 2. Current enrollment in AP Physics & Calculus Description: Students review scientific literature, design a research project, and plan final products that will involve formal presentation to representatives of the scientific community. Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive science credit when taught by a science instructor.
5621 Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Credit in Biology Description: In this course topics will be presented through an integration of biology, chemistry, and physics. Students will study the structures and functions of human body systems. Dissection is required. Tech Prep articulated course; college credit can be earned at TSTC. For further information, see Tech Prep in this catalog. Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive science credit when taught by science instructor.
5622 Medical Microbiology ½ Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Biology and Chemistry; Chemistry may be concurrent Description: In this course, students study the relationships of microorganisms to wellness and disease and develop knowledge of pathogenic and nonpathogenic organisms and skills related to disease prevention. Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive science credit when taught by a science instructor. Academy Course 55 AP-Advanced Placement IB-International Baccalaureate TAG-Talented and Gifted
5623 Pathophysiology ½ Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Credit in Biology, and Chemistry Description: In this course, students study disease processes and how humans are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment of diseases. Students will differentiate between normal and abnormal physiology. Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive science credit when taught by a science instructor.
5625 Honors Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior 2. Credit in Biology and Chemistry Description: In this course students learn to measure physiological processes, evaluate research data, and report on advances in medicine. Independent research projects and dissection are required. Tech Prep articulated course; college credit can be earned at TSTC. For further information, see Tech Prep in this catalog. Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive science credit when taught by a science instructor.
9871 Applied Integrated Physics and Chemistry 1 Credit Prerequisite: Committee placement Description: This course provides the student with an operational understanding of basic physical science concepts. It includes a general introduction to chemistry and physics. This class is taught based on individual goals and objectives.
9872 Applied Biology 1 Credit Prerequisite: Committee placement Description: This course covers the study of life. It is designed to expand a student’s knowledge of cells, genetics, and taxonomy of living organisms, ecology, evolution, and health. This class is taught based on individual goals and objectives. 9856 Applied Environmental Systems 1 Credit Prerequisite: Committee placement Description: This course is a laboratory and issue oriented course that prepares students to be environmentally aware and active. Outdoor field work is mandatory. This class is taught based on individual goals and objectives.
Health Science Technology Courses
5270 Introduction to Veterinary Assistant Technology 1 Credit MHS & SPHS Only Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Description: This course provides training to the unlicensed veterinary assistant field. It includes animal handling and restraint, health and safety, sanitation, surgical preparation, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, infectious diseases, instrument and equipment identification, vaccine preparation and injection techniques, laws and ethics, and veterinary office procedures.
5550 Medical Terminology ½ Credit Prerequisite: None Description: A course designed to develop a working knowledge of the language of medicine. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations. By related terms to body systems, students identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the student's ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care. Tech Prep articulated course; college credit may be earned. For further information, see Tech Prep in this catalog.
5560 Introduction to Health Science Technology ½ Credit Prerequisite: None Description: This course gives an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, environment and informational systems of the health care industry. The focus is on career exploration, leadership development, ethical and legal issues, and the history, economics, and trends in financing health care. Students will develop a concept of health and wellness from the perspective of a health consumer as well as a potential professional in the health care industry. Tech Prep articulated course; college credit may be earned. For further information, see Tech Prep in this catalog.
5612 Scientific Research and Design – Focus: Environmental Science (Honors) 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Junior or Senior; Sophomore 2. Two credits of high school science 3. Must meet honors program Entry Criteria 4. Teacher approval Description: Students review scientific literature, design a research project, and plan final products that will involve formal presentation to representatives of the scientific community. Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive science credit when taught by a science instructor.
5613 Scientific Research & Design: Sports Medicine 1 Credit Prerequisite: 1. Sophomore, Junior or Senior 2..One credit of high school science and concurrent enrollment in a second science course 3. Teacher approval Description: The course introduces students to the profession of athletic training. Students will work under the direction of a licensed trainer, be required to satisfy an after school time commitment, and be eligible to obtain CPR and first aid certification. |
