St. Peter's Boys High School
Natural Sciences Department
A diverse college preparatory curriculum. Laboratory experimentation is an integral part of each course. Regents examinations are administered in Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science. There is a lab fee of $50.00 for all science courses.
Students may take the following paths dependent on their abilities:
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Physical Science (9th Year)
The course is an overview of the natural sciences incorporating introductory aspects of chemistry, physics, and life sciences. Students will develop laboratory skills and methods necessary for all science investigations. In addition, the course will involve analysis of data, experiment design and graphing.
Living Environment (9th Year Scholars/Honors & 10th Year)
Includes all topics in the New York State Regents syllabus. Students will take the Living Environment Regents. Topics include anatomy, physiology, taxonomy of plants and animals, molecular biology, ecology and the practical application of these concepts. In addition the course will involve analysis of data, design of experiments and acquiring of skills such as reading comprehension, research and graphing.
Chemistry (10th Year Scholars/Honors & 11th Year Elective)
Includes all topics in the New York State Regents syllabus. The Regents Examination is the final examination in this course. A reasonable ability in mathematics is required for this course.
Earth Science (10th Year; 11th & 12th Year Elective)
A study of the physical world in which we live. Topics include astronomy, physical and historical geology, oceanography, and meteorology.
General Chemistry (11th & 12th Years)
Topics include quantitative chemistry, organic chemistry, and general chemical principles. The emphasis of the course is on the practical applications of these concepts.
Physics (11th/12th Year Elective)
A college preparatory study of mechanics, heat, wave motion, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. The course is a usual requirement for a continuation of scientific studies at the college level. A reasonable ability in mathematics is required for this course.
Advanced Placement Biology (12th Year Elective)
A course in advanced biological topics, including biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy, physiology and genetics. The course is of special interest to students planning to continue their studies in advanced scientific or health fields. Prerequisites include courses in Living Environment and Chemistry. There is an examination fee set by the Educational Testing Service.
Forensics Science
Forensic science is the application of science to those criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies in a criminal justice system. The focus of forensic science is the crime lab, using the principles and techniques of biology, chemistry, physics, geology, anthropology, and other sciences in order to place physical evidence into a professional discipline. This course will be offered as an elective course to those students who have not had chemistry.
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