ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF HUMAN SYSTEMS
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry
Credits: 1
This course includes the in-depth study of cells and tissues; it focuses on the human circulatory, digestive, muscular, respiratory, and skeletal systems and introduces anatomical terminology. Field and laboratory experiences and a research component are required.
FORENSIC SCIENCE
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry
Credits: 1
Forensic Science is a course that uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, homicide, and the psychology of criminal behavior. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crime scene, questioning, interviewing, criminal behavior characteristics, truth detection, and scientific procedures used to solve crimes. Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence through case studies and simulated crime scenes such as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and blood spatter analysis. Students will learn the history, legal aspects, and career options for forensic science.
FOOD SCIENCE
Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisite: 3 units of science
Credits: 1
In Food Science students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Food Science is the study of the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public.
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