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Geometry or a higher math course both with a grade of 75 or better. (NCAA, Communications Concentration, Applied Science Concentration)

1610 Honors Probability and Statistics (11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is designed as an accelerated elective for students who are interested in expanding their knowledge of statistics and probability. Material covered will include permutations, combinations, correlation, regression, normal and other statistical distributions, inferences and predictions. This course will also apply these concepts to real-life situations. Prerequisite: 80 average or above in Honors Geometry or Honors Pre-Calculus; or 93 or above in PreCalculus or Calculus. (NCAA, Communications Concentration, Applied Science Concentration)

1620 AP Statistics (11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester AP Statistics is designed as an accelerated course for those who are interested in expanding their knowledge of probability and statistics. It will include probability distributions, statistical distributions, correlation and regression, inferences and predictions. This course will also apply these concepts to real-life situations and will prepare students for the AP test. Prerequisite: 85 average or above in Honors Pre-Calculus or Honors Probability & Statistics, 90 average or above in Honors Geometry; or 93 average or above average in Pre-Calculus. (NCAA, Communications Concentration, Applied Science Concentration)

1625 AP Statistics Seminar (11, 12)

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester This second semester course will supplement the AP Statistics curriculum. It will provide preparation and practice for the AP test. Prerequisite: 75 average or above in AP Statistics.

1700 Discrete Mathematics (11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is designed as an elective for students who are interested in exploring nontraditional topics in mathematics. Topics will include: set theory, number theory, numeration systems and logic. Prerequisite: 70 in Geometry or Pre-Calculus. (NCAA)

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2100 Integrated Science – A STEM Approach

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester A mandatory, laboratory science introductory course designed to allow students to explore the fundamental concepts of chemistry, physics and environmental science. The goal of the course is to foster a learning environment in which students are guided to produce original ideas, objects, and structures according to certain specifications using concepts and skills from math, science, and technology. These concepts and skills will function as a conceptual toolbox that will be utilized in all future science classes taken while at Notre Dame. Investigations into the process of science, inquiry-based laboratory activities and project-based learning opportunities will be used to introduce students to the problem-solving methods employed by engineering fields. Students will generate lab reports to accompany their projects and activities. Students will be further encouraged to explore the relationship between science and everyday life. (NCAA)

2110 Honors Integrated Science – A STEM Approach

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This laboratory science course is open to students who are placed in both Honors Math and Honors English. The goal of Honors STEM is to foster a learning environment in which students are guided to produce original ideas, objects, and structures according to certain specifications using concepts and skills from math, science, and technology. These concepts and skills will function as a conceptual toolbox that will be utilized in all future science classes taken while at Notre Dame. Investigations into the process of science, inquiry-based laboratory

activities and project-based learning opportunities will be used to introduce students to the problem-solving methods employed by engineering fields. Students will be expected to have above-average ability in Algebra 1. Topics from Algebra 2 and Geometry will be introduced and incorporated into classroom activities and into assigned projects. Students will also be required to perform significant amounts of independent reading, study and research as well as produce more frequent written analysis of projects and activities. Corequisite: current placement in Honors English and Honors Math (NCAA)

2200 Chemistry (10, 11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is designed as a general college preparatory course. Topics include laboratory measurement and techniques, structure of the atom, the periodic table, chemical reactions, states of matter, bonding, stoichiometry, acids and bases. Prerequisite: Successful completion of STEM. (NCAA)

2210 Honors Chemistry (10, 11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is a more rigorous course in the principles of Chemistry with an emphasis on problem solving. Topics covered include: properties of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic structure, nuclear chemistry, the Periodic Table, bonding, molecular architecture, gases and acid/base. Laboratory experiments focus on quantitative analysis and laboratory journals are required. This course is the prerequisite for AP Chemistry, AP Biology and AP Environmental Sciences. Prerequisite: 80 average in Freshman honors math course or new placement in honors-level math. Minimum 85 in STEM or completion of honors STEM (NCAA)

2215 Honors Chemistry 2 (10, 11, 12)

2.5 Credits 80 minutes, 1 Semester Meeting either Day 1 or Day 2, this course is a continuation of Chemistry. It is a weighted course that includes advanced concepts in kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermochemistry and electrochemistry. Emphasis is on mathematical and laboratory applications of these topics. This course is recommended for those students considering the SAT in Chemistry Subject Test. Prerequisite: 88 Average in Chemistry or 75 average in Honors Chemistry and completion of Algebra 2. (NCAA, Applied Science Concentrations)

2220 AP Chemistry (11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is designed as a first-year college chemistry course for science majors and will prepare students for the AP Chemistry exam. Topics include chemical reactions, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: Minimum 85 average in Honors Chemistry or Honors Chemistry 2; concurrent enrollment in or completion of Honors PreCalculus or 92 in Pre-Calculus. (NCAA, Applied Science Concentration)

2225 AP Chemistry Seminar (11, 12)

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester This second-semester course will complete and supplement the AP Chemistry curriculum covering topics of atomic structure, quantum mechanics, molecular geometry, states of matter and organic chemistry. It will provide preparation and practice for the AP test. It is required for all students who intend to take the AP Chemistry test in May. Prerequisite: 75 average in AP Chemistry. (NCAA)

2300 Biology (10, 11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course includes the study of the structure and functions of living things and their interrelationships. The course will focus on general principles in modern biology. Emphasis is placed on molecular and cellular biology, introductory biochemistry, evolution, and basic ecological principles. Laboratory investigations reinforce concepts presented in the lecture. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Chemistry, not concurrent enrollment in Chemistry. (NCAA, Applied Science Concentration)

2310 Honors Biology (10, 11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is open to students who show proficiency in both Math and English and have a genuine interest in Science. This course introduces fundamental biological and scientific principles and is an extensive and comprehensive approach to the concepts and principles governing living things. The topics of cellular biology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, human biology and the environment are treated in depth. Basic chemistry and the mathematical skills associated with it are expected as prerequisite knowledge and the concepts will be applied throughout the curriculum. Laboratory investigations reinforce concepts and math skills presented in the lectures. Pre-requisites: 90 or above in Chemistry or 85 in Honors Chemistry, minimum 85 in STEM or completion of Honors STEM with an 80. (NCAA, Applied Science Concentration.) This course is a required prerequisite for AP Environmental Science.

2320 AP Biology (11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory Biology course for Biology majors. The aim is to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. Major areas of study include: molecules and cells, genetics and evolution, organism and populations. Laboratory work is an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: 85 in either Honors Chemistry or Honors Chemistry 2, 85 in Honors STEM or 90 in STEM. (NCAA, Applied Science Concentration)

2325 AP Biology Seminar (11, 12)

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester This course will be a second-semester course to complete and supplement the AP Biology curriculum. It will provide preparation and practice for the AP test. It is recommended for all students who intend to take the AP Biology test. Prerequisite: 75 average in AP Biology. (Applied Science Concentration)

2400 Physics (10, 11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is designed to present a meaningful approach to the study of basic concepts of physics as they apply to matter and energy. The course focuses on Newtonian mechanics, waves, sound, electricity, and if time permits, electricity.

There is a strong correlation between the grade earned in Geometry with the grade

earned in Physics. This is a math-intensive course; students who have struggled with Geometry tend to continue to struggle with Physics. Past data has shown that a Geometry grade of 80 or above tends to yield a Physics grade of equal weight. Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry. (NCAA, Applied Science Concentration)

2420 AP Physics - Mechanics (11, 12)

5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This course is an 80-minute, fall semester course that focuses on exploring concepts such as kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy and power, systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; oscillations; and gravitation. Students will be challenged to develop a deep understanding of foundational principles of physics in classical mechanics by applying these principles to complex physical situations that combine multiple aspects of physics. They will be asked to design and conduct inquiry-based laboratory investigations to solve problems through firsthand observations, data collection, analysis and interpretation fostering the development of critical thinking skills through applying methods of differential and integral calculus to formulate physical principles and solve complex physical problems. Prerequisites: Completion or concurrent placement in Calculus. (NCAA, Applied Science Concentration)

2425 AP Physics – Mechanics Seminar (11, 12)

2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester This second-semester course will complete and supplement the AP Physics curriculum. It is required for all students planning to take the AP