Science

All students are required to take three years (6 semesters) of Science. The science curriculum is designed to help students understand and appreciate nature by systematically gathering and interpreting data. Required courses include Physics, Chemistry, and either Patters Biology or College Biology 101 and 102. Additional courses may be taken as electives or credit recovery.

Why study Science? First of all, everyone, no matter what career path we choose, has to be able to think scientifically in order to get through life. Whether it is deciding what to eat or drink or deciding where to live, using scientific methods to acquire accurate information about the world helps each of us to make the most informed and, therefore, best decision. Next, as citizens in the United States, we all make decisions that affect the well-being of everyone including electing public officials and voting on issues such as nuclear power and global warming. Finally, making the decision to purchase or not to purchase food products that contain certain types of chemicals and hormones gives us the final say whether or not food producers will continue this practice. Studying science can help provide you with the knowledge to make informed decisions to live the life you choose.