Science Department

Science Courses Offered

Anatomy and Physiology (1 credit)

Chemistry is the central science and lays a foundation for study in other science disciplines. Topics include atomic theory, periodicity, the kinetic molecular theory of matter, energy in reactions, solutions, and stoichiometry. Labs focus on safety, proper measurement techniques, reporting data, and analyzing results. The pace and depth are designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue future studies in health or science career fields.

Although there is no college credit offered for this course, many college science classes require the completion of high school chemistry with a C or better as a prerequisite for enrollment. Students who do not complete high school chemistry may need to complete additional courses to enroll in desired courses.

Prerequisite: Earn a C+ or better in Algebra I or equivalent

Environmental Science (1 credit)

Geology (1 credit)

Matter & Energy (1 credit)

Students will perform experiments, record measurements, and draw conclusions to understand matter and energy. Topics will include classifying matter, separating mixtures and compounds, forming, naming, and measuring compounds, and exploring how the properties of matter can be applied in real world situations. Students will also explore how the characteristics of matter are influenced by energy, temperature, and pressure.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I or equivalent recommended.

Microbes & Infection Control (1 credit)

Microbes and Infection Control is designed to examine basic principles of microbiology and infectious disease control. Students will gain an understanding of microorganisms and the disease process as well as prevention. In studying Microbes and Infection Control the following topics may be covered: types of disease carrying organisms – viruses, bacteria, parasites; how disease carrying organisms may be spread; identification of factors which lead to infection; strategies to reduce the transmission of pathogenic organisms; and how infection control concepts are applied in practice.

VIRTUAL Science Courses Offered

Through SCCTC’s Credit Flexibility Board Policy, students may take virtual courses to fulfill credit requirements. Students can take virtual courses for three purposes:

Credit Recovery: If students need to recover credit or earn an initial credit due to a credit deficiency, the staff at SCCTC will work to identify appropriate courses for recovery, in conjunction with counselors at the students’ home schools.
Industry Credential: Students who need an industry credential or graduation seal to graduate can do so through virtual course offerings. This would be determined in conjunction with home school counselors.
Virtual Electives: Students have the opportunity to select a virtual course option that may not be offered through our other Course & Career Program of Study offerings when applicable.