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This course integrates the disciplines of physics and chemistry in the following topics: force, motion, energy, and matter. This course is appropriate for students who would benefit from a basic foundation in chemistry and physics concepts. This course should be taken prior to a unit of Chemistry or Physics.

Students in Biology focus on patterns, processes, and relationships of living organisms through four main concepts: biological structures, functions, and processes; mechanisms of genetics; biological evolution and interdependence within environmental systems. End of Course (EOC) tested.

In Pre-AP Biology, students engage in real-world data analysis and problem solving that sparks critical thinking about our living world. As students engage in grade-level content, they utilize the kind of scientific reasoning skills needed to analyze the natural world—and to succeed in future science and social science courses in high school and college. The Pre-AP science areas of focus are vertically aligned to the science practices embedded in high school and college courses, including AP. This gives students multiple opportunities to think and work like scientists as they develop and strengthen these disciplinary reasoning skills throughout their education in the sciences: emphasis on analytical reading and writing, strategic use of mathematics, and attention to modeling.

Students in Physics study a variety of topics that include: laws of motion, changes within physical systems and conservation of energy and momentum, forces, characteristics and behavior of waves, and electricity and magnetism. Students will apply conceptual knowledge and collaborative skills to experimental design, implementation, and interpretation.

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore these topics: kinematics, dynamics, circular motion and gravitation, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, torque and rotational motion, electric charge and electric force, DC circuits, and mechanical waves and sound. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement test at the completion of the course.

Recommended Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or Algebraic Reasoning

Students cultivate an understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations of the big ideas of mechanics, heat and sound, specifically kinematics, dynamics, circular motion and gravitation, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, torque and rotational motion, and mechanical waves and sound. This is an algebra-based (non-calculus) course in mechanics that fulfills a general physics requirement. Students will experience a high-quality curriculum designed by the faculty at The University of Texas at Austin. Successful completion of this course earns 4 hours of college credit for PHY 302K or PHY 102M and high school credit for Physics.

AP Physics II is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course designed to be the equivalent of a second-semester college course. This AP science course covers topics in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics through inquiry-based investigations. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement test at the completion of the course.

Students in Chemistry study a variety of topics that include characteristics of matter, use of the Periodic Table, development of atomic theory, chemical bonding, chemical stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry, acid-base chemistry, thermochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Students investigate how chemistry is an integral part of our daily lives.

In Pre-AP Chemistry, students develop a deep conceptual understanding of matter and energy at the molecular level as they learn to explain their macroscopic observations using particulate-level reasoning. As students engage in grade-level content, they utilize scientific reasoning skills needed to analyze the natural world—and to succeed in future science and social science courses in high school and college. The Pre-AP science areas of focus are vertically aligned to the science practices embedded in high school and college courses, including AP. This gives students multiple opportunities to think and work like scientists as they develop and strengthen these disciplinary reasoning skills throughout their education in the sciences with attention to modeling, strategic use of mathematics, and emphasis on analytical reading and writing.

The AP Biology course focuses on enduring, conceptual understandings outlined by the College Board. Inquiry-based learning of essential concepts develops the reasoning skills necessary to engage in the science practices used throughout the study of AP Biology. Students taking this course will develop advanced inquiry and reasoning skills such as designing a plan for collecting data, analyzing data, applying mathematical routines, and connecting concepts in and across domains. This AP course, an equivalent to a freshman level biology major course in college, is designed to give students a solid foundation in many diverse areas including cellular biology, genetics, systematics, and evolutionary biology. The course is taught through lecture, independent and inquiry-based learning, laboratory investigation, outside readings and library research. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement exam upon completion of the course.

Recommended Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in a second year of mathematics.

Students in Environmental Systems study a variety of topics that include biotic and abiotic factors in habitats, ecosystems and biomes, interrelationships among resources and an environmental system, sources and flow of energy through an environmental system, relationship between carrying capacity and changes in populations and ecosystems, natural changes in the environment, and human activities that impact the natural environment.

Recommended Prerequisites: Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Chemistry, or concurrent enrollment in either course

The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of a one semester, introductory to college course in environmental science. This course is interdisciplinary, embracing a wide variety of topics from different areas of science and social study. The course will provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. Students will identify and analyze environmental problems, both natural and human-made; evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems; and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement test at the completion of the course.

Students in Astronomy focus on patterns, processes, and relationships among astronomical objects in our universe. Students acquire basic astronomical knowledge and supporting evidence about sun-Earth-Moon relationships, the solar system, the Milky Way, the size and scale of the universe, and the benefits and limitations of exploration. Students conduct laboratory and field investigations to support their developing conceptual framework of our place in space and time.

The AP Chemistry course, outlined by The College Board, is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year. Topics such as the structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics, and the basic concepts of thermodynamics are presented in considerable depth through inquiry-based investigations. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement exam upon completion of this course.

This calculus-based AP physics course ordinarily forms the first part of the college foundation courses for students majoring in the physical sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Outlined by The College Board, this course will provide instruction in each of the following six content areas: kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement test at the completion of the course.

This course serves as the foundation in physics for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering. The sequence is parallel to or preceded by mathematics courses that include calculus. Methods of calculus are used in formulating physical principles and in applying them to physical problems. Strong emphasis is placed on solving a variety of challenging problems, some requiring calculus, as well as continuing to develop a deep understanding of physics concepts. It will provide instruction in each of the following five content areas: electrostatics; conductors, capacitors, and dielectrics; electric circuits; magnetic fields; and electromagnetism. This course is intended for pre-engineers and physics majors.

*** This course is currently offered at Martin High School and all AISD students may opt to take this course at Martin High School. Transportation will not be provided if a student chooses to take this course. Student is required to provide their own transportation to this campus to take this course. After completing this course, students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement exam for this course.

Scientific Research and Design is a broad-based course designed to allow districts and schools considerable flexibility to develop local curriculum to supplement any program of study or coherent sequence. The course has the components of any rigorous scientific or engineering program of study from the problem identification, investigation design, data collection, data analysis, formulation, and presentation of the conclusions. Students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirements. Students may take this course with different course content for a maximum of three credits. Note: This course satisfies a science credit requirement for students on the Foundation High School Program.

This course will fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements for Group 4 Experimental Sciences. Students will study topics in biology from the molecular to global biome issues. The course will focus on critical thinking skills necessary to explore diverse strategies in the experimental sciences on an international stage. The group 4 project will be utilized to reinforce the relationships among the different disciplines of science. This course will fulfill the Texas graduation requirements for Biology. This course must be followed by IB Biology II in the senior year unless testing completed in junior year.

This course will fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements for Group 4 Experimental Sciences. Students will study topics in biology from the molecular to global biome issues. The course will focus on critical thinking skills necessary to explore diverse strategies in the experimental sciences on an international stage. The group 4 project will be utilized to reinforce the relationships among the different disciplines of science. This course will fulfill the Texas graduation requirements for Biology. This course must be followed by IB Biology II in the senior year unless testing completed in junior year.

This course will fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements for Group 4 Experimental Sciences. Students will explore in greater detail topics in biology from the molecular to global biome issues. The course will focus on critical thinking skills necessary to explore diverse strategies in the experimental sciences on an international stage. This is the second year of a two year course.

This course will fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements for Group 4 Experimental Sciences. Students will demonstrate understanding and application of chemistry concepts and terminology at the macroscopic and microscopic level. The ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate scientific information will evolve from practical experiences and use of the scientific method. The Group 4 project will be utilized to reinforce the relationships among the different disciplines of science. This course will fulfill the Texas requirement for chemistry.

This course will fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements for Group 4 Experimental Sciences. This is the second year of a two year course.

This course will fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements for Group 4 Experimental Sciences. Students will demonstrate understanding and application of chemistry concepts and terminology at the macroscopic and microscopic level. The ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate scientific information will evolve from practical experiences and use of the scientific method. The Group 4 project will be utilized to reinforce the relationships among the different disciplines of science. This course will fulfill the Texas requirement for chemistry.

This course will fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements for Group 4 Experimental Sciences. This is the second year of a two-year course.

This course will fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements for Group 4 Experimental Sciences or Group 3, Individuals and Societies. The course approach strives to be conducive to students evaluating the scientific, ethical and socio-political aspects of environmental issues from a local as well an international viewpoint and promotes a critical awareness of a diversity of cultural perspectives. The IB Environmental Systems & Societies course will enable students to apply the knowledge, methodologies and skills gained from previous science classes and appreciate that environmental issues may be controversial, and may provoke a variety of responses. The Group 4 Project will be utilized to reinforce the relationship among the difference disciplines of science. This is the first year of a two year course at some campuses.

This course is the continuation of IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL, Year One on some campuses.

This course will fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements for Group 4 Experimental Sciences. The IB Physics course will develop knowledge, methods and experimental techniques that can be applied to a scientific problem to analyze, evaluate and then synthesize a solution. IB Physics will foster creativity and stimulate critical thinking while developing an appreciation for the possibilities and limitations of science. The Group 4 Project will be utilized to reinforce the relationships among the different disciplines of science. This course will fulfill the Texas requirement for Physics. This is the first year of a two year course at some campuses.

This course is a continuation of IB Physics SL, Year One and will fulfill the International Baccalaureate requirements for Group 4 Experimental Sciences. This is the second year of a two year course at some campuses.