SDA
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
SDA
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Our Commitment:
* Inspire a positive and enthusiastic interest in Science
*Promote critical thinking and scientific literacy by teaching life long skills to evaluate scientific information and challenges
| HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS : | Students are required to take a MINIMUM of two years of science for high school graduation, one year of physical and one year of life science. It is recommended that three years of science be taken, one course in each year of 9, 10, 11.
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| COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS: |
UC/CSU REQUIREMENTS:at least 2 years of college preparatory laboratory science, 3 years is recommended and should include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
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Life Science Courses |
Physical Science Courses
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Electives |
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Marine Biology Intro to Biotechnology P AP Biology P (not offered ’08-’09) Applied Biotechnology P Principles of Biotechnology P
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Chemistry P AP Chemistry P Physics P AP Physics B P AP Physics C P AP Environmental P
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Health Care Essentials ROP |
| Course Descriptions | Recommended Pathways | Commonly Asked Questions |
Science instructors (Click on instructor name or picture to visit their website. Click on the course for its description)
Jocelyn Broemmelsiek |
Trish
Hovey
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Russ
Davidson--Dept. Co-Chair |
Cathy
Ramos |
 Jennifer
McCluan
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Michael
Santos--Dept. Co-Chair |
Linda
Hauck |
George
Stimson |