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)
SCIENCE 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)
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
2110 Honors Integrated Science – A STEM Approach 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, gasses and acid/base. Laboratory experiments focus on quantitative analysis and laboratory journals are required. This course is the prerequisite for AP Chemistry (if a student completed STEM at the CP level), AP Biology and AP
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 19
