Science Course Recommendations

2009 - 2010

Can be taken anytime after Biology

First Level

Invest   Biology (2)

Molecular Biology (2)

Second Level

Physical Science (2)

Environ. Studies I (1)

Anatomy & Physiology  (2)

Earth Materials (1)

Weather, Climate, Space (1)

Invert. Zoology  (1)

General Chemistry (2)                      <Alg with C or higher >

Third Level

Environ. Studies II (1)

Forensic Science (1)

Genetics (1)

Meteorology (1)              <WCS, Alg >

Vert. Zoology  (1)        <Invert Zoo >

Advanced Chemistry (1) <Chem,       Alg II >

Fourth Level

KEY:                   <Prerequisite>                    (No of terms)

Physics (2)           < Geometry with C or higher>

AP Chem (3)               <Gen Chem, Adv Chem, Alg II >

AP Biology (3)                 <Mol Bio, Chem >

1) All Freshman will take Biology only

2) It is VITAL that prerequisites be followed

3) Students can take courses at a lower level anytime

4) SIX terms (3 units) of science are the graduation requirement (2 terms = 1 unit). Biology is the only required subject.

College Bound Students should have 4 full units of science, one of which should be level 4  (min. requirements at Iowa, ISU, UNI)

College Bound Students intending to major in science should have 4 full units of science, 2 or more should be level 4

(Engineering, vet, all medical careers, including Physical Therapy & Nursing)

lietz 11/26/07