St. George's Academic Program 2023-24

PLANNING

A COURSE OF STUDY

Students should create a balanced course of study that is appropriately rigorous; reflects their passions, gifts and challenges; takes full advantage of the array of distinctive programs at St. George’s from Geronimo to internships and study abroad; and maximizes achievement and success. At the same time, attention needs to be given to Diploma Requirements.

New Students: If you would like help completing the Course Planning Worksheet, please call the Academic Office (401) 842-6653 to set up a telephone appointment with Mrs. Melanie Lewis, Academic Registrar.

A TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR NEW THIRD-FORMERS

1. HUM100 - HUMANITIES 100 - required of all third formers - a course that will offer English, history and religion credit.

2. MTH110 -ALGEBRA I, OR MTH210 GEOMETRY, OR MTH310 ALGEBRA II OR a higher level of mathematics. (See course descriptions.)

3. BIO210 BIOLOGY or CHM310 CHEMISTRY (which must be taken alongside or after ALGEBRA II).

4. A language class in either Chinese, French, Spanish, or Latin. (Online placement exams need to be taken by ALL new students.)

5. First semester: ART201 - VISUAL FOUNDATIONS, OR MUS201MUSIC FOUNDATIONS OR THE201 - THEATER FOUNDATIONS.

6. Second semester: An additional semester-long class. This could be an additional art, music or theater class

By choosing from the above list, all third formers will have a schedule of five classes for each semester. Please note that some of the above classes are offered at the Advanced or Honors level. (See course descriptions.) Placement in an Advanced or Honors level course will be made by the respective Department Chairs, who will consider students’ previous course work and achievement.

A TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR NEW FOURTH-FORMERS

There will be some variation in fourth formers’ schedules, depending on whether or not they are repeating the year. Students who are new to fourth form will take:

1. HUM220 - English

2. HUM230 - History

There will be various choices for the following classes:

3. Math – the next level course that follows in our sequence (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, Calculus, or Statistics.

4. Science – the next course in our sequence (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or an advanced class)

5. Language – the next level following their course from last year. If new, students will need to take our language placement exam.

PLACEMENT IN HONORS OR ADVANCED COURSES

Courses designated Honors demand an increased commitment of time and effort from students of 20 to 25 percent above and beyond the already rigorous expectations of any course at St. George’s. Courses designated Advanced demand a commitment 25 to 40 percent above regular expectations. Students interested in pursuing Honors or Advanced work should indicate that preference on the course request sheet. Placement in these courses is determined by department faculty and the Academic Office on the basis of all four of the following factors:

1. Student interest and commitment, as expressed in the course planning worksheet, acknowledging the additional time and effort required;

2. Demonstrated achievement in related courses already completed;

3. Potential for success, given other requirements and demands of the student’s program (it is unusual, for example, for students to be enrolled in four or five honors-level or advanced classes at once); and

4. Available seats in the Honors or Advanced section requested.

Students who successfully enroll in Honors or Advanced courses are expected to honor the commitment that their teachers have made to them by maintaining and completing the course; low grades or insufficient effort are not grounds for dropping any course at St. George’s School.

ACADEMIC CREDIT FROM OUTSIDE PROGRAMS

While encouraging learning for enrichment over the summer, St. George’s does not award academic credit or advanced placement for external summer work done in a school, online, or in tutorials except with the prior approval of the dean of teaching and learning.

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

The requirements for a St. George’s diploma ensure broad exposure for students across the curriculum and, at the same time, enable students to pursue depth in particular areas of interest and academic passion. While these represent a minimum, entrance requirements for certain colleges and universities may exceed this minimum in certain disciplines. Students may receive credit toward the St. George’s diploma for courses taken previously at the high school level when it is clear that they meet the equivalent of our own curricular requirements. Students must complete their sixth-form year at St. George’s and pass all courses during their senior year regardless of the total credits accumulated prior to the senior year. Please see The Shield for additional information about non-academic graduation requirements.

CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS

Students are required to successfully complete one year or two semesters of visual art, music or theater, for academic credit, in any combination, during the high school years. New fifthformers must complete one semester of visual art, music, or theater for academic credit. Successful completion of a one-year performing ensemble or private instrumental or vocal instruction taken for credit satisfies one semester of this requirement. Enrollment in ensembles constitutes a sixth course.

HUMANITIES

The Humanities Department at St. George’s encompasses the academic disciplines of history, religious studies and English to explore in different ways what it means to be human: the stories we tell (literature), what we believe (religious studies,) and what we remember (history). Over four years of study at St. George’s students will explore the “Here” (Humanities 1, American History and Literature, Electives) and the “There” (Humanities 2, Electives) with the ultimate goal of students’ gaining an understanding and appreciation of the “Everywhere” (the immense diversity of cultures, traditions and experiences throughout the world, the roots of conflict and injustice, and common universal themes of humanity, all as explored through a range of electives).

ENGLISH- FOUR FULL YEARS

Third Form Year- Humanities I

Fourth Form Year- Humanities II: English

Fifth Form Year- American Studies: English

Sixth Form Year- English Electives

HISTORY-THREE FULL YEARS

Third Form Year- Humanities I

Fourth Form Year- Humanities II: History

Fifth Form Year- American Studies: History

THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Students fulfill the theology & religion requirement at St. George’s by completing the interdisciplinary courses HUM 100, HUM 220 and HUM 230, and by attending weekly chapel and community events. Students may choose to take optional additional theology and religion credit by enrolling in upper level Humanities courses that offer dual credit for either English/Religion or History/Religion.

LANGUAGE & CULTURE STUDIES

Successful completion of at least through level three of one language: Chinese, French, Latin, or Spanish.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS (STEM)

SCIENCE

Students are required to successfully complete two years of year-long laboratory science. The majority of St. George’s students graduate with at least three years of high school science. The Science Department also recommends that seniors enroll in science electives only to complement a program that includes biology, chemistry, and physics.

MATH

Math through successful completion of any level of Pre-Calculus.

Courses by Department

2023-2024

Red = Fall Semester Courses; Green = Spring Semester Courses; Black = Yearlong Courses; A (advanced) & H (honors) courses require department permission to enroll.

Course ID Title Open to Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite/Dual Credit/Notes

CONNECTED LEARNING

ART 301 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING all forms

ART 432 DESIGN SCIENCE

HUM 520/A GLOBAL STUDIES (A)

SCI 331,332

SCIENCE

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

forms

VI

V & VI

Foundation & pre/corequisite Chemistry

Foundation & one semester of Geometry

History credit

crew

ART 201,202 VISUAL FOUNDATION all forms

ART 211,212 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY all forms

Foundation

ART 301 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING all forms Visual Foundation & pre/corequisite Chemistry

ART 331, 332 3D DESIGN all forms

ART 352

ART 361, 362

ART 382

PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING all forms

ART all forms

ART 410/A DRAWING & 2D DESIGN (A)

ART 430/A

DESIGN (A)

ART 432 DESIGN SCIENCE

ART 452/H

(H)

V & VI

forms

V, VI

MUS 201 MUSIC FOUNDATION all forms

Foundation

Foundation

Foundation

Foundation

Foundation

Foundation & one semester of Geometry

Foundation. Limited space and approval required.

MUS 212 SONGWRITING all forms Departmental permission

MUS 221 INTRO. TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY all forms Recommended: Mus Foundation, or performance experience

MUS 222 AUDIO ENGINEERING all forms

MUS 250 VOCAL ENSEMBLE all forms Special note: full year = 0.5 credits

MUS 260 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE all forms Special note: full year = 0.5 credits

MUS 410/A MUSIC THEORY (A) all forms

THE 201 THEATER I all forms

Department permission

THE 212 THEATER II all forms Theater I or instructor permission

Red = Fall Semester Courses; Green = Spring Semester Courses; Black = Yearlong Courses; A (advanced) & H (honors) courses require department permission to enroll.

HUMANITIES

HUM 552 IMAGINING CHILDHOOD VI

HUM 561 FREEDOM, DECISIONS, & ETHICS V, VI

HUM 572/A NARRATIVES OF INCARCERATION & REDEMPTION (A) V, VI English credit

HUM 581/A & 582/A EVIL AND JUSTICE (A) VI English, History credit

HUM 600/A AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (A) VI History credit

HUM 611/A RENAISSANCE STUDIES (A) VI History credit, English credit

HUM 612/A 20TH CENTURY EUROPE (A) VI History credit, English credit

HUM 621 RACE RELATIONS IN THE US V, VI History credit

HUM 622/A RACE, CLASS, & GENDER (A) V, VI History credit

HUM 631 RACE, CLASS, & GENDER IN SPORTS V, VI History credit

HUM 632 CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENTS IN THE US V, VI History credit

HUM 641/A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (A) VI History credit

HUM 642 MEDICINE AND HUMANITIES V, VI History credit

HUM 660/A ECONOMICS (A) V, VI History credit

HUM 661 ECONOMICS V, VI History credit

Red = Fall Semester Courses; Green = Spring Semester Courses; Black = Yearlong Courses; A (advanced) & H (honors) courses require department permission to enroll.

Course ID Title

LANGUAGE & CULTURE STUDIES

Open to Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite/Dual Credit/Notes

CHI 100 CHINESE I all forms

CHI 200 CHINESE II

CHI 220/H CHINESE II (H)

CHI 300 CHINESE III

CHI 320/H CHINESE III (H)

all forms Chinese I

all forms by invitation Chinese I

all forms Chinese II

all forms by invitation Chinese II or II (H)

CHI 400 CHINESE IV all forms Chinese III or III (H)

CHI 401 CHINESE IV-1

CHI 420/H CHINESE IV (H)

CHI 421/H CHINESE IV-1 (H)

CHI 510/A CHINESE V (A)

all forms Chinese III or III (H)

all forms by invitation Chinese III or III (H)

all forms by invitation Chinese III or III (H)

all forms by invitation Chinese IV or IV (H)

FRE 100 FRENCH I all forms

FRE 200 FRENCH II all forms French I

FRE220/H FRENCH II (H)

FRE 300 FRENCH III

FRE 320/H FRENCH III (H)

FRE 400 FRENCH IV

all forms by invitation French I

all forms French II or II (H)

all forms by invitation French II or II (H)

all forms French III or III (H)

FRE 401 FRENCH IV-1 all forms French III or III (H)

FRE 420/H FRENCH IV (H)

FRE 421/H FRENCH IV-1 (H)

FRE 510/A FRENCH V (A)

FRE 610/A FRENCH VI (A)

all forms by invitation French III or III (H)

all forms by invitation French III or III (H)

all forms by invitation French IV or IV (H)

all forms by invitation French V (A)

FRE 611/A, 612/A FRENCH VI (A)-1,2 all forms by invitation French V (A)

LAT 100 LATIN I all forms

LAT 200 LATIN II all forms Latin I

LAT 220/H LATIN II (H) all forms by invitation Latin I

LAT 300 LATIN III all forms Latin II or II (H)

LAT 320/H LATIN III (H) all forms by invitation Latin II or II (H)

LAT 400 LATIN IV all forms Latin III or III (H)

LAT 410/A LATIN IV (A)

all forms by invitation Latin III or III (H)

LAT 510/A LATIN V (A) all forms by invitation Latin IV or IV (H)

Red = Fall Semester Courses; Green = Spring Semester Courses; Black = Yearlong Courses; A (advanced) & H (honors) courses require department permission to enroll.

Course ID Title

Open to Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite/Dual Credit/Notes

SPA 100 SPANISH I all forms

SPA 200 SPANISH II

SPA 220/H SPANISH II (H)

SPA 300 SPANISH III

all forms Spanish I

all forms by invitation Spanish I

all forms Spanish II or II (H)

SPA 300/C SPANISH CONVERSATION all forms by invitation Spanish II or II (H)

SPA 320/H SPANISH III (H)

SPA 400 SPANISH IV

SPA 420/H SPANISH IV (H)

all forms by invitation Spanish II or II (H)

all forms Spanish III or III (H)

all forms by invitation Spanish III or III (H)

SPA 500 SPANISH V all forms Spanish IV or IV (H)

SPA 501, 502 SPANISH V-1, 2 all forms Spanish IV or IV (H)

SPA 510A SPANISH V (A)

SPA 610/H, 611/H, 612/H SPANISH VI (H) - 1, 2

all forms by invitation Spanish IV (H) or III (H) by invitation

all forms by invitation Spanish V- 1, 2, 3 or 510/A or 601/A

SPA 620/A SPANISH VI (A) all forms by invitation Spanish V- 1, 2, 3 or 510/A or 601/A

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM)

MTH 110 ALGEBRA I

MTH 210 GEOMETRY

Algebra I, can be taken as summer course with dept approval

MTH 220/H GEOMETRY (H) Algebra I, requires department approval

MTH 300 INTRO ALGEBRA II

MTH 310 ALGEBRA II

MTH 320/H ALGEBRA II (H)

MTH 400 INTRO PRECALCULUS

MTH 410 PRECALCULUS

MTH 420/H PRECALCULUS (H)

MTH 500 STATISTICS

MTH 510/A STATISTICS (A)

MTH 600 CALCULUS

MTH 610/A AB CALCULUS (A)

MTH 620/A BC CALCULUS (A)

MTH 630/A MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS (A)

MTH 641/A DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (A)

MTH 642/A LINEAR ALGEBRA (A)

COM 400*

Geometry

Geometry (prerequisite), or as a corequisite with dept approval

Geometry, Requires department approval

Intro Algebra II

Algebra II or department approval

Algebra II (H), Requires department approval

Any level of Precalculus

Precalculus, Requires department approval

Precalculus in year immediately prior, Requires dept approval

Precalculus in year immediately prior, Requires dept approval

Precalculus (H) or AB Calculus (A) in year immediately prior, Requires dept approval

AB or BC Calculus, Requires department approval

Requires department approval

Requires department approval

COM 600/A COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (A)

COM400 or COM500, Requires department approval

*If a student has taken some level of precalculus and some level of statistics, they may take COM400 for math credit.

Red = Fall Semester Courses; Green = Spring Semester Courses; Black = Yearlong Courses; A (advanced) & H (honors) courses require department permission to enroll.

Course ID Title

BIO 210 BIOLOGY

Open to Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite/Dual Credit/Notes

BIO 220/H BIOLOGY (H) Requires department approval

BIO 420/A BIOLOGY (A) Chemistry or Biology (H), Requires department approval

CHM 300 PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY Can be taken as summer course with department approval

CHM 310 CHEMISTRY

CHM 320/H CHEMISTRY (H)

CHM

PHY 410 PHYSICS

PHY

PHY

SCI 331, 332

SCI 411, 412

SCI 420/A

SCI

SCI

II (Pre/corequisite)

(Pre/corequisite), Requires department approval

II (Pre/corequisite) and 1 year of Chemistry, Requires department approval

Course Descriptions by Department

2023-2024

CONNECTED LEARNING: Interdisciplinary and experiential courses, P.1

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS: Music, theater & visual arts (*two semesters of arts in any subdiscipline, or one semester for entering fifth-formers), P.3

HUMANITIES: English, history & social science, theology & religious studies. (*four years of English; two years of history, including one year of American history), P.8

LANGUAGE & CULTURE STUDIES: Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish (*completion through level three of one language), P.17

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS: (*two years of year-long lab science; math through precalculus), P.27

* Graduation requirements

CONNECTED LEARNING

ART 301 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING

Open to all forms Prerequisites: Visual Foundation; pre-or co-requisite: Chemistry, dual credit Art/Science

This semester course is a survey course of engineering. The course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study including materials, proposal writing, research and fabrication. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of concepts through problem-based learning. Used in combination with a team approach, this course challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and problem solving skills by using engineering concepts. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and faculty members.

ART 432 DESIGN SCIENCE

Open to all forms Prerequisites: Visual Foundation & one semester of Geometry, dual credit Art/Math

This semester course is intended to provide students with hands-on experience in designing, creating and analyzing two- and three-dimensional geometric structures, sculptures and models using a variety of media (including paper, wood, metal, ceramics, etc.). Students successfully completing this course would receive one semester credit in Arts and one trimester credit in Mathematics. Possible topics and projects include tessellations, polyhedra, Platonic solids, Archimedean solids and the mathematics and design of commercial packaging. Class periods for this course would include lecture/demonstration and hands-on labs. One or two field trips to local manufacturing facilities and art museums would be included. Each student will maintain a daily journal containing research assignments, design sketches, and potential ideas relating to class projects. The resources of the Arts Center, the Welding Lab, and the Fab Lab would be utilized for the hands-on part of this course. Offered spring.

HUM 520/A GLOBAL STUDIES (A) *

Open to V and VI, English, History Credit

What does it mean to live in a global community during a pandemic? How does the pandemic affect different groups of people within the same country, and how does the pandemic affect countries differently? What role does climate change play in the effects of the pandemic? What are the top ten questions facing today’s leaders? Who is the current global power? Where does tomorrow’s power come from?

This class will apply their knowledge of globalization concepts that we will explore in the fall to develop research questions using Ireland as a case study throughout the winter and spring culminating in a final project. Due to Ireland's role as one of the most globalized countries in the world, it will be a fascinating case study as the course grapples with the aforementioned questions as well as debates as to whether or not we are "post-globalization" as some experts argue. Ireland's geographic location, history, role in the EU, and much more make it the focus of this year's course.

*There is a charge for the travel component of this class.

SCI 331, 332 MARINE SCIENCE

Open to IV, V & VI (for Geronimo crews)

This semester course is taught on board Geronimo during the school year. It is largely experiential and unique to each voyage track - incorporating elements of navigation and seamanship, marine ecology and oceanography. The core of the Geronimo experience is building the seamanship and navigation skills to serve as crew on an oceangoing sailing vessel, while learning lessons in leadership and collaboration. Topics are introduced in a class setting, and then skills are executed and built while on watch. In navigation, we will start with a foundation of basic coastal piloting and progress to celestial navigation, giving students a strong foundation in traditional navigation. Part of the course will closely relate to our geographic location and could include components of marine ecology, oceanography and meteorology, along with historical and cultural investigations. Sailing on board Geronimo will afford you a unique perspective for comparing different marine ecosystems and cultures. We will employ hands-on explorations whenever possible. This course is also designed to help you gain a better understanding of our interconnectedness with the marine environment and to develop an appreciation for the role of the ocean on a global scale.

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

ART

ART 201, 202 VISUAL FOUNDATION

Open to all forms

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to draw the things that you see? This course will help you to discover talents you never knew you possessed. Visual Foundation, a prerequisite for all other studio-based art courses, introduces students to the fundamental concepts of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. Students develop a comprehensive visual vocabulary as they actively confront visual issues and problems in the studio. The course emphasizes the importance of drawing as a primary tool for the development of visual ideas. Media such as pencil, charcoal and ink help students investigate various solutions to visual projects as they build technical skills. A broad range of formal concerns is presented through a series of sequential two-dimensional exercises. Exercises in the use of line, perspective and value will be explored in a sequence that builds in complexity as the semester progresses. Students will observe the work of professional artists for inspiration and learn to evaluate their own solutions and those of their peers through regular group discussion. Offered fall (201), winter (202) and spring (203).

ART 211, 212 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY

Open to all forms Prerequisite: Visual Foundation

Anyone can take a photograph. You may have already taken hundreds of photographs during your lifetime. But what makes a photographic image truly captivating? Astonishing? Evocative? Memorable? It takes far more than pointing and shooting a camera. We engage in an ongoing discussion of the breadth of possibilities in the visual art of photography as students become comfortable using their cameras and the most current photographic software. This semester-long course explores the techniques and applications of acquiring, manipulating and outputting digitized photographic images utilizing Adobe Photoshop. The technical skills for digital photography are covered including refinement of exposure, post-image capture processing and print manipulation. Assignments range from specific exercises with depth of field, portraiture, landscape and abstraction. Students are expected to engage fully in critiques and classroom discussions. Students must provide their own DSLR camera and tripod. Offered fall (311) and spring (313).

ART 301 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING

Open to all forms Prerequisites: Visual Foundation & Chemistry

This semester course is a survey course of engineering. The course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study including materials, proposal writing, research and fabrication. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of concepts through problem-based learning. Used in combination with a team approach, this course challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and problem solving skills by using engineering concepts. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and faculty members.

ART 331, 332 3D DESIGN

Open to all forms Prerequisite: Visual Foundation

Learn how to weld, make pottery, shape wood and protect an egg from a 150-foot fall all in a semester course. The 3D Design class focuses on the use of all three materials (clay, wood, metal) and the use of both additive and subtractive methods of construction. Three-Dimensional Design, a studio art elective, offers students an opportunity to explore a wide range of three-dimensional form with emphasis on formal vocabulary and the development of an idea. Design problems evolve through the three phases of the creative process: discussion of criteria and development of preliminary ideas, translation of ideas into two-dimensional drawings and execution of plans into three-dimensional objects. Students learn to balance practical issues of function with the formal issues relating to aesthetics. Hand-building ceramic techniques are used in the production of functional ceramics. Students continue to use clay as a medium as they experiment by making scale models for projects, which will be made by using a variety of materials and methods. Formal exercises in wood, paper and welded steel emphasize the structural capabilities of line, plane and volume. Students learn to operate hand and power tools safely in the three-dimensional design studio. The text employed is Block and Leisure’s “Understanding Three Dimensions.”

ART 352 2D DRAWING

Open to all forms Prerequisite: Visual Foundation

2D Drawing offers further exploration of the drawing concepts and skills introduced in Visual Foundation. Composition, line, perspective, value, spatial relationships and the portrait are reviewed and applied to more complex situations. In addition, a color drawing is introduced as well as several projects based on personal ideas and self-expression. This course can serve as a preparation for the Advanced Portfolio courses and students may use artwork created in this class to supplement their portfolio.

ART 361, 362 2D PRINTMAKING AND PAINTING

Open to all forms Prerequisite: Visual Foundation

In this course, students investigate several methods of print production, print vocabulary, and a brief history of printmaking. Through research, exploration, and experimentation, images are developed utilizing multiple techniques, both analog and digital, using the hand, the etching press and the large-format printer. Students explore technology in a broad sense, mixing traditional methods of printmaking with new image-making techniques. Contemporary relief methods, monotypes, collagraphs, and digital prints are some of the methods explored. The elements and principles of design are introduced to help guide students in creating thoughtful compositions. All inks and paints used in the class are water-based and non-toxic. Work created in this course can be used to supplement the Advanced Studio Art Portfolio. Offered winter (342) and spring (343).

ART 382 VIDEO ART

Open to all forms Prerequisite: Visual Foundation

In this studio course, we explore the creation of moving images and the many ways in which video and animation can support creative expression. Students develop projects and occupy the roles of creator, subject and audience. As such, this course is lab-based and hands-on. The goal is to craft works of animation, experimental and documentary video that can be analyzed both in terms of their intended impact and their ability to elicit meaningful aesthetic experience. Classroom activities and projects focus on the use of Adobe Premiere editing software. Student assessment is based on the quality of and ability to present a cohesive narrative, and on

acquired technical competence. Students must supply their own tripod and camera.

ART 410/A DRAWING & 2D DESIGN (A)

Open to IV, V & VI Prerequisite: Visual Foundation

This full-year portfolio course is designed to address a very broad interpretation of drawing and two-dimensional design issues. Light and shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation and illusion of depth are drawing issues that will be addressed during the first half of the year. The elements of design (line, shape, illusion of space and motion, pattern, texture, value and color) and ordering principles (proportion/scale, rhythm, hierarchy, symmetry/balance and unity) help guide students in making coherent and meaningful decisions relating to composition. The elements are explored and used as a means of artistic expression. The principles help guide students in making decisions about how to organize the elements.

ART 430/A 3D DESIGN (A)

Open to IV, V & VI Prerequisite: Visual Foundation

Three-Dimensional Design Portfolio, a full-year elective, explores a wide range of three-dimensional concepts. Concepts, such as space, plane, volume, form, light and texture are explored through a series of three-dimensional exercises. Additive, subtractive and fabricated processes are utilized to articulate design ideas into coherent threedimensional solutions. Students are expected to demonstrate a variety of skills, which include traditional sculpture, architectural models, ceramics, wood and metal work as well as industrial design prototypes. Students explore the work of professional artists, designers and architects for ideas and inspiration. Students learn to evaluate their own solutions and those of their peers through regular critiques. Sixteen finished sculptures will be produced (8 breadth, 8 concentration) in accordance with the guidelines suggested by the College Board. Students will have the option of submitting their completed portfolio to the College Board to receive an Advanced Placement score.

ART 432 DESIGN SCIENCE

Open to all forms Prerequisites: Visual Foundation and one semester of Geometry

This semester course is intended to provide students with hands-on experience in designing, creating and analyzing two- and three dimensional geometric structures, sculptures and models using a variety of media (including paper, wood, metal, ceramics, etc.). Students successfully completing this course would receive one semester credit in Arts and one semester credit in Mathematics. Possible topics and projects include tessellations, polyhedra, Platonic solids, Archimedean solids and the mathematics and design of commercial packaging. Class periods for this course would include lecture/demonstration and hands-on labs. One or two field trips to local manufacturing facilities and art museums would be included. Each student will maintain a daily journal containing research assignments, design sketches, and potential ideas relating to class projects. The resources of the Arts Center, the Welding Lab, and the Fab Lab would be utilized for the hands-on part of this course. Offered spring.

ART 452/H 3D/WELDING (H)

Open to IV, V, VI Prerequisite: Visual Foundation

This course provides an introduction to welded steel sculpture. Technical and analytical skills are developed as students employ the concepts, vocabulary and techniques practiced in the Three-Dimensional Design Course. Students learn to operate safely the power tools and welding equipment associated with the fabrication of steel sculpture, including oxyacetylene and MIG methods. The course begins with research and discussion related to the

history of 20th century sculpture, with a written paper presented to the class in a seminar format. Students build intermediary models prior to executing full-scale designs. A journal of drawings, research and personal observations is maintained as a method for organizing and developing potential plans. The semester culminates in a large-scale steel sculpture of each student’s individual design. The text used is Nathan Cabot Hale’s “Creating Welded Sculpture.” Subject to available space and department approval. One section offered in the spring only.

MUSIC

MUS 201 MUSIC FOUNDATION

Open to all forms

This course is designed for students who have little or no background in music, or for those with some playing experience who want to augment their overall musicianship. As an introduction to the fundamentals of music, students study music notation, theory, reading, listening, history and composition. Basic keyboard skills are introduced and incorporated into the class. Computer-based learning using “MuseScore” provides opportunities to compose music based on the styles and genres covered in class.

MUSIC 211/212 - SONGWRITING

Instructor Permission required

This course is designed for students who already have a basic foundation of music writing and/or performance experience. Students will delve beyond basic music theory and examine elements of songwriting harmony, form, lyric writing, and arranging. Basic keyboard skills will be reinforced and digital audio workstations will be used extensively to create fully produced songs.

MUS 221 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Open to all forms. No prerequisite Music Foundation or prior performance experience recommended

An introduction to the technology, concepts and techniques used for recording and producing music. This course addresses fundamental audio engineering concepts and audio production technologies in a hands-on lab environment. Topics include music production software and hardware, microphones, DAWs, MIDI, and sequencing tools. Projects will emphasize musical composition and production, utilizing notation software, audio production, and MIDI sequencing.

MUS 222 AUDIO ENGINEERING

Open to all forms Prerequisite: none, but MUSIC FOUNDATIONS or prior performance experience recommended

This course will provide students the opportunity to investigate the technology, concepts, and techniques for recording acoustic and electric instruments in a studio environment as well as live performances. Topics include studio recording, microphone selection and placement, signal processing, studio acoustics, mixing and mastering, and related subjects. Through hands-on experiences, students will gain facility to produce professional recordings.

MUSIC 250 VOCAL ENSEMBLE (0.5 credits)

All singers regardless of experience can participate in Vocal Ensemble. This group performs at school events such as coffeehouses and Lessons and Carols and everyone in this group is invited to participate in the chapel choir. This group sings in all styles including sacred choral music, pop a cappella, and traditional choral music. Participation in one full year is the equivalent of one semester of your arts credit. Singers in this course are also eligible to sing in the a cappella groups Snapdragons and Hilltoppers and the Advanced Vocal Ensemble.

MUSIC 260 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE (0.5 credits)

All instrumentalists can participate in instrumental ensemble. This course is divided into two groups based on instrumentation and style: Contemporary Collective is a modular ensemble performing jazz, funk, and other styles relevant to the twenty-first century musician. Chamber Collective is an ensemble performing music within the orchestral and wind-ensemble traditions. Special focus is given to cohesive interpretation, communication, and expression as an ensemble. Participation in one full year is the equivalent of one semester of your arts credit. Both groups perform frequently for school events and in the surrounding community.

MUSIC 410/A MUSIC THEORY (A)

Department permission required

The study of music theory sharpens and enhances one’s insights into and perceptions of music. The goal of this course is to develop an ability to listen to and to understand the processes and synthesis of music. Students will build skills in harmonic and melodic analysis, harmonization technique and the ability to transcribe music as well as rhythmic and melodic training. The course will use the National AP Curriculum in conjunction with the Applied British Royal School of Music Curriculum. At the conclusion of the course, the student will be prepared for the Advanced Placement Music Examination given by the College Board and/or upper levels of the ABRSM exam. The course will culminate with students composing and orchestrating original music in the style of their choice.

THEATER

THE 201, 202 - THEATER I

Open to all forms

Theater I is a semester course designed to introduce students to the basic skills required to perform onstage. By examining the foundational skills of vocal projection, diction, active listening, presence, physical awareness, and script analysis students gain understanding and abilities within the art of performance. These skills serve students beyond the art form as well with clear benefit to public speaking, leadership, collaborating, and problem solving. Students learn and experience the importance of connecting to the imagination, committing to the present moment, developing empathy towards themselves and others, and engaging in a meaningful creative process. Students will be introduced to technical theater through projects and presentations so that they can understand and practice all of the elements involved in producing a professional theater production. A series of performances serve as formative assessments throughout the semester, including individual monologues, improvisations, and scenes from musicals and plays. Students in this course are not required to audition for extra-curricular productions

THE 211, 212 THEATER II

Open to all forms Prerequisite: Theater I or instructor permission

Theater II is an intermediate course in theater that is a continuation of Theater I. It is designed for students with interest in delving deeper into all areas of the theatrical arts with emphasis on honing the craft of performance and public speaking. Select topics include advanced voice and diction development, audition/interview techniques, character and script analysis, movement, writing, directing, self-promotion, and the exploration of various theatrical genres. Students learn and experience the importance of connecting to the imagination, collaborating, organizing, creating a safe space, spatial and physical awareness, and engaging in a meaningful creative process. Through a series of performances, assessments, and exercises, students will develop an understanding and appreciation for the art of theater and will have a deeper connection to their inner artist. Students in this course are not required to audition for extra-curricular productions

HUMANITIES

HUM 100 HUMANITIES I: ENGLISH, HISTORY AND RELIGION

Required for III formers

This yearlong, place-based, interdisciplinary humanities course (which fulfills the third-form English requirement) will ask students to consider the variety of forces that have shaped the land, people, and places they inhabit. Students will reflect on their own personal journey as well as investigate the world beyond their own experiences through an examination of literature, poetry, historical narratives, and archival documents. Through sequential semesters focusing on local, national and global themes including the environment, the Native American experience, colonization, the growth of trade and industry, enslaved labor, and immigration, students will build skills of direct observation, description, and analysis–developing foundational humanities skills. In doing so, students will make connections across texts and experiences, both academic and personal, and will develop an understanding of the people and history of Aquidneck Island, what the community has become today, and what their place is in that story.

HUMANITIES ENGLISH

HUM 220 HUMANITIES II: ENGLISH

Required for IV formers

Humanities II English and Humanities II History are integrated and interdisciplinary. These courses offer a comprehensive introduction to world history, religions, and literature with a focus on different regions of the world: The Middle East: The Crossroads of Civilization, South Asia: Cultural Blending, Conflict, and Change over Time, East Asia: Enduring the Traditions and the Modern World, Africa: Ancient Traditions and Cultural Change, Latin America: Explorations and Encounters, and Europe and the Western World: Agents of Change and Influence. Within this curriculum students will read literature related to cultural identity, learn about the traditions and beliefs of the great religions of the world, and focus on key events in history that transformed each region, while developing their critical thinking and writing skills. The focus in the English course will also be on finding common themes and experiences in literature and poetry written by authors from around the world.

HUM 450 AMERICAN STUDIES: ENGLISH

HUM 460/A AMERICAN STUDIES: ENGLISH (A)

Required for V formers

American Studies English will cover the full sweep of American literature/cultural history from the Puritans to the present. Texts will be chosen based on interdisciplinary interest and intrinsic literary merit. Students will learn how to be critical readers of texts both written and visual in order to be thoughtful analysts and consumers of American culture, ideology, and history. The reading pace will be brisk. There will be, on average, a test or essay once a week. On many days, students will be asked to offer a 10-minute analysis of a selected theme or quotation from the daily reading or a full-period essay on the topic under discussion. Works will include fiction and poetry, as well as speeches, memoirs, and literary non-fiction by a range of authors including Arthur Miller, Henry David Thoreau, James Baldwin, and Ta-Nehisi Coates. The honors section of this course will include more extensive readings, more in depth literary analysis, and more comprehensive essays and papers.

HUM 501/502 SPORTS JOURNALISM - fall semester and spring semester course

Open to VI, English Credit

This course will examine our community, current events, and cultural touch points through the lens of sports, chronicle the history of sports journalism through reading different forms of short and long form prose, listening to podcasts, and viewing relevant visual coverage, and tailor the experience to reading and listening about a student’s favorite team.

HUM 511 DETECTIVE FICTION – fall semester course

Open to VI, English Credit

In this course, we will examine the tradition, the dynamic nature, and the attraction of Detective Novels. In addition to reading the first mystery writers, students will red short stories and novels covering the tradition and genre. We will explore the question of what distinguishes detective fiction from other works of fiction, the development of the detective as an archetypal hero, and what makes this genre so popular.

HUM 512 BOARDING SCHOOL LITERATURE - spring semester course

Open to VI, English Credit

Boarding schools and their surrounding settings and situations have become almost a genre in literature. This course would survey various types of Boarding School Literature with the goal of examining what the works tell us about the culture of boarding schools, how they are used/abused for sensationalism, what are the conventions of this type of literature.

HUM 520/A GLOBAL STUDIES (A) *

Open to V and VI, English, History Credit

What does it mean to live in a global community during a pandemic? How does the pandemic affect different groups of people within the same country, and how does the pandemic affect countries differently? What role

does climate change play in the effects of the pandemic? What are the top ten questions facing today’s leaders? Who is the current global power? Where does tomorrow’s power come from?

This class will apply their knowledge of globalization concepts that we will explore in the fall to develop research questions using Ireland as a case study throughout the winter and spring culminating in a final project. Due to Ireland's role as one of the most globalized countries in the world, it will be a fascinating case study as the course grapples with the aforementioned questions as well as debates as to whether or not we are "post-globalization" as some experts argue. Ireland's geographic location, history, role in the EU, and much more make it the focus of this year's course.

*There is a charge for the travel component of this class. Travel during spring break is a requirement of the course.

HUM 521 CURRENTS IN MARITIME LITERATURE I - SEA MONSTERS, SHORELINES, AND THE MEANING OF HURRICANES - fall semester course

Open to VI, English Credit

A multidisciplinary exploration of the Human Relationship to the Sea, the course will explore classics in the field of Maritime Literature as well as modern explorations of the natural history, film, art, hyperlocal history, and experimental fiction of the sea. Students will practice formal and personal essay writing, speculative fiction writing, film making, digital curation, service learning and journal writing, leading to the production and presentation of a final class project.

HUM 522 MARITIME LITERATURE II - A VOYAGE INTO MELVILLE’S MOBY DICKspring semester course

Open to VI, English Credit

This course explores the influence of Moby Dick in the world of art, politics, psychology and environmentalism while also charting the significance of the Pequod's globe spanning voyage.

HUM 532 CRIMINAL LAW AND LITERATURE - spring semester course

Open to VI, dual credit English/History Credit

The purpose is to have students sharpen their analytical skills (and enhance their understanding and appreciation of literature and the law) by reading significant works of literature through a legal lens and to examine the legal questions that arise, especially as pertains to criminal law, in seminal works of literature as well as to understand the motives and psychology of characters. Works potentially include Billy Budd, Passing As I Lay Dying, The Great Gatsby, and Sweat.

HUM 541/A LOVE AND CLASS IN 19TH CENTURY NOVELS (A) - fall semester course

Open to VI, English Credit

The course will explore the social dimension of love and marriage in a range of classical nineteenth-century English novels. We will look at how issues surrounding class often thwart, complicate, or destroy romantic relationships in these narratives. Readings will include Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion by Jane Austen, Jane Eyre by Charlotte

Bronte; Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte; Great Expectations by Charles Dickens; Tess of D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy.

HUM 542 READING AND WRITING POETRY - spring semester course

Open to VI, English Credit

The purpose of this course is to foster a love and appreciation for poetry through a semester’s immersion. Sensitivity to the exact language and condensed expression, confidence with the sometimes intimidating genre, are central goals. Students will study a wide range of 20th-21st century poets, from W.B. Yeats to Rita Dove. Along with intensive poetry analysis, students will write their own poems, collecting them into a portfolio for submission at the end of the semester.

HUM 551/A VISIONS AND REVISIONS (A) - fall semester course

Open to VI, English Credit

The purpose of this course is to alert students to the interpretive richness of “intertextuality”, texts building on or talking back to other texts. Classic literature texts will be paired with more recent works that revise or expand the original story, often by giving a voice to marginalized or victimized characters. Pairings will include Beowulf and Grendel, Hamlet and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Jane Eyre and Wide Sargasso Sea, and Mrs. Dalloway and The Hours.

HUM 552 IMAGINING CHILDHOOD - spring semester course

Open to VI, English Credit

This course will explore a variety of 19th-21st century texts, paintings, photographs, and films that recreate and interpret childhood experience. The emphasis will be on the rich variety of perspectives on childhood, reflecting varied cultural, psychological, and developmental frameworks. Students will explore childhood through the lens of novelists, poets, photographers, painters, and social historians. Readings will include novels (e.g. A Prayer for Owen Meany, Annie John) short stories, social history excerpts, memoirs, painting, photographs, and poetry (e.g. Wordsworth, Heaney, Plath).

HUM 561 FREEDOM, DECISIONS, AND ETHICS - fall semester course

Open to VI, English credit

The purpose of this course is to practice ethical thinking, to become familiar with the most established ethical theorists (utilitarianism, deontological ethics, natural law, virtue ethics, feminism and care ethics) and to apply ethical theories to real-world scenarios. Two critical texts that will be used are Ethical Choices: An introduction to moral philosophy with case studies by Burner and Raley and Modern Ethics in 77 Arguments by eds Catapano and Critchley. This course overlaps with politics, religion, history, social science, English, and psychology in the variety of case studies we examine and the amount of writing that is required.

HUM 572/A NARRATIVES OF INCARCERATION & REDEMPTION (A) - spring semester course

Open to VI, English credit

The primary purpose of this course is to help students understand the problem of mass incarceration in the United States – not only its roots and history, but also its impact on prisoners and families. By reading the personal essays, memoirs, and biographies of convicts from a range of backgrounds, students will explore the paths to prison, the conditions in which prisoners do time, the flaws in the system, and the difficulties of transitioning from prison to the outside world. In order to contextualize the personal narratives, we will look at theological texts as well as expository writing about the prison system in the United States. The expository readings will provide historical and factual background for our discussions, while the theological texts will provide a framework for considering issues that are central to any discussion of incarceration – issues like justice, remorse, mercy, and redemption.

HUM 581/A & 582/A EVIL AND JUSTICE THROUGH FILM (A) - fall semester and spring semester course

Open to VI, dual credit English, History

Are humans innately good, or are we born with a propensity toward evil? Why does evil exist, and how should we respond when we encounter it? Through the screening and examination of documentary and narrative film as well as selected texts, students in this course will examine recent and historical manifestations of unjust practices as well as the contemporary responses to perceived evil. Topics will include the legacy of lynching in the United States, the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, the evolution of the incarceration system in the United States and the notorious meeting of senior Nazi officials where they discussed the "Final Solution to the Jewish Question". Students will emerge with an expanded appreciation for complex ethical challenges and an ability to engage with confidence in contemporary debates around justice, equity, punishment and morality.

HUMANITIES HISTORY

HUM 230 HUMANITIES II: HISTORY

Required of IV formers

Humanities II History and Humanities II English are integrated and interdisciplinary These courses offer a comprehensive introduction to world history, religions, and literature with a focus on different regions of the world: The Middle East: The Crossroads of Civilization, South Asia: Cultural Blending, Conflict, and Change over Time, East Asia: Enduring the Traditions and the Modern World, Africa: Ancient Traditions and Cultural Change, Latin America: Explorations and Encounters, and Europe and the Western World: Agents of Change and Influence. Within this curriculum students will read literature related to cultural identity, learn about the traditions and beliefs of the great religions of the world, and focus on key events in history that transformed each region, while developing their critical thinking and writing skills. In History, students will also learn how to do library research, evaluate sources, write research papers and present their findings.

HUM 470 AMERICAN STUDIES: HISTORY

HUM 480/A AMERICAN STUDIES: HISTORY (A)

Required of V formers US History Credit

A chronological survey of American history and culture, American Studies History will cover the full sweep of American history from the Puritans to the present. Students will learn how to be critical readers of texts both written and visual in order to be thoughtful analysts and consumers of American culture, ideology, and history. The reading pace will be brisk. There will be, on average, a test or essay once a week. On many days, students will be asked to offer a 10-minute analysis of a selected theme or quotation from the daily reading or a full-period essay on the topic under discussion. Works will include primary source documents from the Articles of Confederation through the Pentagon Papers, as well as key texts from John Locke, Adam Smith, Ida B. Wells, W.E.B. DuBois, Margaret Sanger and Martin Luther King Jr. The honors section of this course will include more extensive readings, more in depth literary analysis, and more comprehensive essays and papers.

HUM 600/A AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (A)

Open to VI by invitation Prerequisite: U.S. History;. History Credit

This year-long advanced level course seeks to promote more active and informed citizenship and political participation for all individuals across the political spectrum. Elements such as gender, race, class, ideology, economics, and institutional power all affect the political standing of citizens and issues. Media, too, has long informed the experience of democracy. As such we will examine the role the media plays in shaping United States Government & Politics. Although not the motivating intention, successful navigation of the course, combined with consistent and diligent preparation, will likely contribute to student success on the College Board's AP US Government & Politics examination in May. Through the exploration of the Foundations of American Democracy, Interactions Among Branches of Government, Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, American Political Ideologies and Beliefs, and Political Participation combined with disciplinary practices related to the study of Political Science (Concept Application, SCOTUS Application, Data Analysis, Source Analysis, Argumentation) students will be exposed to an array of concepts and ideas meant to broaden their understanding of American Democracy

HUM 611/A RENAISSANCE STUDIES (A) - fall semester course

Open to VI, Dual Credit: History Credit/English Credit

This course will take an interdisciplinary look at the history, literature, art, and religion of Renaissance Europe (1416th centuries), while also considering how the Renaissance has impacted Western culture today and how we continue to imagine and reimagine the Renaissance. We will use Western Civilizations (Cole and Symnes) and Perspectives from the Past (Brophy) to gain an understanding of the historical period, alongside readings from Dante, Boccaccio, Petrarch, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Luther, and Calvin amongst others that will help students gain a holistic view of Renaissance thinking and culture. We will explore the art of the Italian Renaissance and Northern Renaissance and will consider, as we read Brecht’s Galileo and Bolt’s A Man for All Seasons, why the Renaissance continues to capture our imagination and inform our worldviews today.

HUM 612/A 20TH CENTURY EUROPE (A) - spring semester course

Open to VI, Dual Credit: History Credit/English Credit

This course takes an interdisciplinary focus on four main themes of 20th century European history: sustaining and dissolving empires; autocracy, totalitarianism, and warfare; feminism and civil rights; and the rise and fall of

communism, while also relating the issues of today’s Europe (particularly the issues of immigration and rising authoritarianism) to the past. Students will utilize Western Civilizations (Cole and Symnes) and Perspectives from the Past (Brophy) to gain an understanding of the historical period, alongside works of literature and philosophy in full and excerpt, including Simone de Beauvoir, Hannah Arendt, Aldous Huxley, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Pat Barker, and John Le Carre.

HUM 621 RACE RELATIONS IN THE US - fall semester course

Open to VI Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of U.S. History, History Credit

The purpose of this course is to analyze, from a historical lens, but without a traditional history textbook, the unique issue of race in the United States of America. In keeping in the spirit of St. George’s School’s humanities curriculum, however, the course will explore a multitude of written works, including literary works produced by BIPOC folx, with the possibility of travel to key and historic locations of the Civil Rights Movement.

HUM 622/A RACE, CLASS AND GENDER (A) - spring semester course

Open to VI Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of U.S. History, History Credit

The course will focus on how intersectionality plays a role in race relations to expand upon how various identities have been marginalized throughout modern US society. Conversations will be nuanced, and require patience. Students who are curious will also need to engage beyond surface-level reading of the text. Students who wish to enroll in this class must be willing to engage in the dialogical practice of critical thinking, and be willing to engage with their peers in perhaps ways that may be challenging at first.

HUM 631 RACE, CLASS, AND GENDER IN SPORTS - fall semester course

Open to VI, History Credit

The purpose of this course is to examine how the markers of race, class and gender have affected our understanding of sport throughout American history. Utilizing a critical cultural studies approach, students will investigate how the markers of race, class and gender have impacted how sport has been produced, expressed and understood in the United States from the mid-19th century to the present.

HUM 632 CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENTS IN THE US - spring semester course

Open to VI, History Credit

This course will examine the origins, similarities, differences, and legacies of the African American and Native American civil rights movements, from the 19th century to the present. Students will examine the unique situations, personalities, and obstacles that defined each movement, and their general impact on these populations in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

HUM 641/A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (A) - fall semester course

Open to VI, History Credit

The goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunities to make St. George’s, the local community, and the world a better place. Students will engage on and off campus with mission-driven enterprises. As traditional lines between businesses, governments, and nonprofits blur, it’s important for future change makers to

understand the evolving business landscape as well as the systemic inequities to create social change. Students will develop and practice skills, in the context of historical and social foundations, to create real and lasting impact.

HUM 642 MEDICINE AND HUMANITIES

Open to VI, History Credit

This course will focus on how cultural narratives, including race, class, gender, national identity, inform popular and expert understandings of medicine and responses to medical topics in a globalized world. Students will explore modern questions around health, well-being, medical ethics, and social inequality in human health experiences rooted in historical and global contexts. This includes topics such as the impact of Western biomedicine on the definitions of disease, wellness, and global adoption, and what happens when cultural understandings conflict. This course is an opportunity for the population of students at SG interested in pursuing a pre-med track in college, as most college pre-med programs now include interdisciplinary humanities curriculum.

HUM 660/A ECONOMICS (A)

Open to VI, History Credit

This yearlong course offers a primarily qualitative examination of the principles of micro and macroeconomics. After introducing fundamental economic concepts like opportunity cost, scarcity and choice, and the laws of supply and demand, the class focuses on practical applications of business principles such as: the costs of production; profit maximization; different models for business operation; and labor markets. Beginning in the second semester, students focus on macroeconomics. Primary emphasis is placed upon developing a basic understanding of aggregate demand and supply; monetary and fiscal policy; money and banking; unemployment; Gross Domestic Product; and the role of government. The course also focuses on developing skills applicable to careers in business and finance. Texts include Greg Mankiw's "Principles of Economics," The Wall Street Journal, and Charles Wheelan's "Naked Economics."

HUM 661 ECONOMICS - fall semester course

Open to VI, History Credit

This term course offers a primarily qualitative examination of the principles of micro and macroeconomics. After introducing fundamental economic concepts like opportunity cost, scarcity and choice, and the laws of supply and demand, the class focuses on practical applications of business principles such as: the costs of production; profit maximization; different models for business operation; and labor markets. Students then turn to macroeconomics. Primary emphasis is placed upon developing a basic understanding of aggregate demand and supply; monetary and fiscal policy; money and banking; unemployment; Gross Domestic Product; and the role of government. The course also focuses on developing skills applicable to careers in business and finance. Unlike its advanced counterpart (HUM660/A), this class will not provide preparation for either AP Economics exam and will require only the most basic skills in algebra and geometry.

LANGUAGE & CULTURE STUDIES

CHINESE CHI 100 CHINESE I

Open to all forms

The first year of Chinese introduces the student to radicals, tones and characters. These aspects of Mandarin Chinese make the language unique in the world. The Chinese 1 course provides an introduction to basic Chinese grammar and sentence structure. The primary text used is Ni Hao, which is supplemented by short stories and traditional poetry. Students are expected to work on their pronunciation with the use of multimedia to perfect Chinese speech. Progress is monitored closely by means of quizzes and exams to gauge the pace of the class. Upon completion of first-year Chinese, students should be able to carry out basic conversations in Chinese while traveling in China.

CHI 200 CHINESE II

Open to all forms

Prerequisite: Chinese I

Chinese II focuses on sentence structure and word order. Students will learn how to make compound and complex sentences to enhance their writing skills. The textbook Ni Hao is richly illustrated with intriguing classroom activities and intensive vocabulary drills. Students will learn everyday expressions regarding their daily life such as making a phone call, eating at a restaurant, and commenting on the weather to improve their conversational skills. They will further improve their reading and listening comprehension skills through class exercises and homework assignments. By the end of the school year, students should have a good grasp of the Chinese language and be capable of engaging in meaningful discussions in Chinese. Chinese II Honors is also offered.

CHI 220/H CHINESE II (H)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: Chinese I

Designed for students who are particularly motivated to build command of the language and are willing to devote additional time and effort to their Chinese studies, Chinese II (H) focuses on the sentence structure and word order. Students will learn how to make compound and complex sentences to enhance their writing skills. The textbook Ni Hao is richly illustrated with intriguing classroom activities and intensive vocabulary drills. Students will learn everyday expressions regarding their daily life such as making a phone call, eating at a restaurant, and commenting on the weather. They will further improve their reading and listening comprehension skills through class exercises and homework assignments. In order to put their learning into practice, students are encouraged to read Chinese short stories and initiate conversations with Chinese speakers. By the end of the school year, students should find themselves well prepared to write short essays, read short articles, and engage in meaningful discussions in Chinese.

CHI 300 CHINESE III

Open to all forms Prerequisite: Chinese II

In this yearlong course, students will continue working on their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The textbook Ni Hao is also used at this level. It depicts a typical high school student’s life, and the topics covered

include: discussing coursework with a friend, seeing a doctor in a hospital, throwing a birthday party, and making travel plans. Students’ vocabulary will be significantly expanded after this school year, thus encouraging them to do some extracurricular readings. The emphasis of Chinese III is sentence structure and the use of idiomatic phrases. Conversing in Chinese is highly recommended both in and out of class, and Chinese culture and traditions will be selectively introduced in the course. By the end of the school year, students should be able to achieve a higher language proficiency level. They should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of Chinese language and culture and feel confident when engaging in casual, but meaningful, conversations in Chinese. Chinese III Honors is also offered.

CHI 320/H CHINESE III (H)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: Chinese II or II (H)

Designed for students who are particularly motivated to build command of the language and are willing to devote additional time and effort to their Chinese studies, students in Chinese III Honors will continue working on their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The textbook Ni Hao is richly illustrated with intriguing classroom activities and intensive vocabulary drills. It depicts a typical high school student’s life, and the topics covered include: discussing coursework with a friend, seeing a doctor in a hospital, throwing a birthday party, and making travel plans. Students’ vocabulary will be significantly expanded after this school year, thus encouraging them to do some extracurricular readings. The emphasis of Chinese III Honors is sentence structure and the proper use of idiomatic phrases. Conversing in Chinese is highly recommended both in and out of the classroom, and Chinese culture and traditions will be selectively introduced to the course. By the end of the school year, students should be able to achieve a higher language proficiency level. They should be able to read short articles, write short stories, and feel confident when engaging in casual, but meaningful, conversations.

CHI 400 and 401 CHINESE IV-1

Open to all forms Prerequisite: Chinese III or III (H)

Students enrolled in the first semester of Chinese IV-1 will gain greater fluency in the language through the continued honing of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. They will further develop their reading skills through an intensive study of authentic reading materials such as magazines and newspapers, and they will enhance their speaking skills through discussions, presentations, and conversations with native speakers. Additionally, they will practice their writing skills through writing short essays and journal entries, and they will sharpen their listening skills by watching Chinese movies and documentaries. Students should be able to pursue Chinese studies independently with confidence and ease at the end of this course. Chinese IV Honors is also offered. Note: Students may take just the first semester (401) or the yearlong course (400). Those who aspire to complete the Advanced Level must commit to 400 as a yearlong course.

CHI 420/H CHI 421/H CHINESE IV-1 (H)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: Chinese III or III (H)

Designed for students who are particularly motivated to build command of the language and are willing to devote additional time and effort on a regular basis, Chinese IV Honors builds upon the foundation laid in Chinese III Honors at a faster and deeper pace than Chinese IV. In addition to accumulating vocabulary, perfecting pronunciation and working with grammar at a deeper level than Chinese IV, students read Chinese newspapers and magazines and write stories and essays to further advance fluency and cultural competence. Student interest also dictates materials used and direction of the specific class discussions. Opportunity for individual research in the Chinese language is provided. Note: Students may take just the first semester (421H) or the yearlong course (420H). Those who aspire to complete the Advanced Level must commit to 420H as a yearlong course.

CHI 510/A CHINESE V(A)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: Chinese IV (H) or IV

The yearlong Advanced Chinese Language and Culture course is designed for qualified students who are interested in completing Chinese studies comparable and equivalent in content to fourth-semester college/university courses in Mandarin Chinese. The goal of this course is to further develop students’ proficiency in the target language and to enhance their understanding of the Chinese culture through discussions of topics reflecting multiple areas of Chinese society and culture and the use of various authentic multimedia and literary materials in different linguistic registers. While the course engages students in an exploration of both historical and contemporary Chinese culture, it also prepares students to demonstrate on the AP Chinese Language and Culture exam their level of Chinese proficiency across the three communicative modes: interpersonal, interpretive and presentational. This course is conducted entirely in Chinese. For students who wish to take the Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture exam in May, supplementary materials will be recommended by the teacher.

FRENCH FRE 100 FRENCH I

Open to all forms

This yearlong course is designated for students with no previous or limited experience with French. Students start to learn the language through the lens of interculturality. They will be immersed in meaningful, authentic contexts from the beginning of each unit, when they are introduced to video bloggers from Francophone countries. Students will see and hear a variety of young people throughout the program, helping them to interact with the relevant and culturally rich topics that we will study in class. Vocabulary and grammar are presented in context. Additionally, they will practice the four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) through the three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational). Following the guidelines of the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, the goal is to expose students to multiple strategies in order to help interpret and express themselves with expanding literacy, while learning to communicate and interact with cultural acumen. While laying the foundation for students to build proficiency through the Novice levels, and preparing to tackle more advanced proficiency levels, we aim to foster an attitude of curiosity, open-mindedness, respect, tolerance, and empathy towards others that lead learners to want to communicate and engage in another language.

FRE 200 FRENCH II

Open to all forms Prerequisite: French I

This yearlong course is a continuation of the program and materials presented in French I or its equivalent at the ACTFL Novice Mid/High level. French II further develops the students’ reading, writing and conversational skills at the Intermediate Low level. After a review of the material from the Novice level, the class introduces students to more complex sentence structures as well as the use of the past and future tenses, various pronouns and prepositions. The new vocabulary presented relates to traveling, daily routines, food, health and technology. Communication is a critical component of the French II classroom. Students are required to use French at all times in order to communicate with each other as well as with the teacher in an effort to provide an immersive experience in the classroom. Since this is a proficiency-based class, daily communicative goals will be provided to the students to help them build their language skills toward the targeted level for the course, Intermediate Low, not only through vocabulary and structures, but also through an exploration of the history and cultures of the French-speaking world. French II Honors is also offered.

FRE 220/H FRENCH II (H)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: French I

This yearlong course is a continuation of the program and materials presented in French I or its equivalent at the ACTFL Novice Mid/High level. French II further develops the students’ reading, writing and conversational skills at the Intermediate Low level. After a review of the material from the Novice level, the class introduces students to more complex sentence structures as well as the use of the past and future tenses, various pronouns and prepositions. The new vocabulary presented relates to traveling, daily routines, food, health and technology. Communication is a critical component of the French II classroom. Students are required to use French at all times in order to communicate with each other as well as with the teacher in an effort to provide an immersive experience in the classroom. Since this is a proficiency-based class, daily communicative goals will be provided to the students to help them build their language skills toward the targeted level for the course, Intermediate Low, not only through vocabulary and structures, but also through an exploration of the history and cultures of the French-speaking world. The Honors section is designed for students who are particularly motivated to gain a command of the language, and are willing to devote additional time and effort on a regular basis. It will have more in-depth homework assignments and more rigorous grading for writing and speaking tasks. Although the material covered will be the same, Honors students will be required to master material that is only optional for non-honors students.

FRE 300 FRENCH III

Open to all forms Prerequisite: French II or II (H)

The goals of this yearlong course are to complete the formal study of grammar and to introduce students to serious French literature. Le Petit Prince and a variety of short stories are studied, both as a means of enhancing language skills and building analytical skills. Classes are conducted entirely in French. Through the use of online resources and films, we examine aspects of modern France and Francophone culture. Students are asked to do presentations on French figures, events and places. French III Honors is also offered.

FRE 320/H FRENCH III (H)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: French II or II (H)

As in French III, the goals of this yearlong course are to complete the formal study of grammar and to introduce students to serious French literature. Le Petit Prince and a variety of short stories are studied, both as a means of enhancing language skills and building analytical skills. Designed for students who are particularly motivated to build command of the language and are willing to devote additional time and effort on a regular basis, French III Honors requires communication as a critical component of the classroom and will cover grammar and vocabulary at a deeper level than French III. Classes are conducted entirely in French. Through the use of online resources and films, we examine aspects of modern France and Francophone culture. Students are asked to do presentations on French figures, events and/or places.

FRE 400 and FRE 401 FRENCH IV-1

Open to all forms Prerequisite: French III or III (H)

This course takes a communicative approach to teaching students at the ACTFL Intermediate High level. The French IV class reviews and expands upon the themes and structures previously studied, while focusing more on application of those skills to listening, speaking, reading and writing. Daily discussion topics, role-plays, presentations and

interviews provide students with opportunities to express their opinions and to integrate the vocabulary and structures they have learnt. Like in previous French classes, students are required to use French at all times in order to communicate with each other as well as with the teacher in an effort to provide an immersive experience in the classroom. Cultural competence and communicative skills are also strengthened through the study of art, literature, current events, social justice issues, country profiles and cultural readings. They are also developed through exposure to a rich selection of fiction, drama and poetry, both classical and contemporary. Materials include the textbook Face-à-Face and the novel Le Petit Nicolas, as well as authentic short movies and music videos. Honors French IV is also offered. Note: Students may take just the first semester (401) or the yearlong course (400). Those who aspire to complete the Advanced Level must commit to 400 as a yearlong course.

FRE 420/H FRE 421/H FRENCH IV-1 (H)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: French III or III (H)

This course takes a communicative approach to teaching students at the ACTFL Intermediate High level. The French IV Honors class reviews and expands upon the themes and structures previously studied, while focusing more on application of those skills to listening, speaking, reading and writing. Cultural competence and communicative skills are also strengthened through the study of art, literature, current events, social justice issues, country profiles and cultural readings. They are also developed through exposure to a rich selection of fiction, drama and poetry, both classical and contemporary. Materials include the textbook Face-à-Face and the novel Le Petit Nicolas, as well as authentic short movies and music videos.

The goal of the French IV Honors is for students to leave the course well prepared for further study of French at the Advanced and/or college level. The Honors section is designed for students who are particularly motivated to gain a command of the language and are willing to devote additional time and effort on a regular basis. It will cover structures and vocabulary at a deeper level, have more in-depth homework assignments and more rigorous grading for writing and speaking tasks. Although the material covered will be the same, Honors students will be required to master material that is only optional for non-honors students. Note: Students may take just the first semester (421H) or the yearlong course (420H). Those who aspire to complete the Advanced Level must commit to 420H as a yearlong course.

FRE 510/A FRENCH V (A)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: French IV (H) or III (H)

This yearlong college-level course at the ACTFL Advanced Low sublevel takes a holistic approach to language proficiency and recognizes the complex interrelatedness of comprehension and comprehensibility, vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The Advanced French course engages students in an exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts. It develops students’ awareness and appreciation of products, both tangible (e.g., tools, books, music) and intangible (e.g., laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions within a culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions that underlie both practices and products) in the Francophone world.

The class is taught exclusively in French, and the students in this class are expected to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in French. Advanced French students will have the opportunity to interact weekly with college-level students from the Université de Rennes 2 in Brittany, France. Materials include the textbook Thèmes, the TV show “Lupin” and extensive resources from the Internet from newspapers and newscasts to videos and articles from various French-speaking countries to help students further hone their communicative skills. For students who wish to take the Advanced Placement French Language and Culture exam in May, supplementary materials will be recommended by the teacher.

FRE 610/A and 611/A, 612/A FRENCH VI(A) – 1, 2

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: French V(A), each semester of French Language (A) may be taken apart (611/A or 612/A) or consecutively (610/A)

French VI Advanced consists of two college-level semester courses that broaden students’ knowledge of Francophone Culture(s). Students will travel through history and investigate major dates, time periods and events that have shaped the Francophone World such as the French Revolution, World War I and II and colonialism. Each student will also be exposed to different pieces of French Literature such as poems, essays, maxims, and plays as well as videos and movies; then they will be asked to analyze/interpret each document, based on the historical context.

Each and every class will be conducted exclusively in French. Students will actively participate in discussions, create presentations and write essays. The goal of this course is to develop oral, written and analytical skills, while at the same time acquiring a better understanding of the Francophone World and its history. Students may take either or both semesters. Note: Students may take just the first semester (611A), just the second semester (612A) or the yearlong course (610A).

LATIN

LAT 100 LATIN I

Open to all forms

This yearlong course is an introduction to the world of the ancient Roman people and to the Latin language. In this course, students will learn to think critically, logically, and analytically as they study the intricacies of grammar and sentence structure, and they begin to read tiered stories about Roman culture, history, and mythology. Emphasis will thus be on the elements of the language: alphabet and pronunciation, parts of speech, morphology (wordformation), vocabulary (including English derivatives), grammatical/syntactical rules, and strategies for reading and translation. Students will also study the geography of the ancient Roman world, an outline of Roman history, and important aspects of Roman public and private life; they will frequently be asked to consider how ancient culture informs our modern world. Students will use the online textbook Suburanī.

LAT 200 LATIN II

Open to all forms Prerequisite: Latin I

This yearlong course continues the investigation into the ancient Roman world and the nuances of the Latin language. Students will explore more challenging grammatical topics, such as indirect statements and participles, and will hone their reading and comprehension skills with tiered readings about Roman life. Furthermore, students will increase their working Latin vocabulary, cultivate their English vocabulary through Latin derivatives, and consider how ancient civilization informs the modern world through study of Roman society and culture. By the end of this course, students will have a strong working vocabulary and a firm foundation of the basics of Latin grammar. Throughout the year, students will use the online textbook Suburanī. Latin II Honors is also offered.

LAT 220/H LATIN II (H)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: Latin I

Latin II Honors is a yearlong course designed for motivated students who have a genuine interest in Latin, a strong record of achievement in the discipline, and a willingness to devote the additional time and effort required of this course. Students in this class tackle the same material as that of Latin II but at an accelerated pace and with

increased depth. Students will thoroughly review elements learned in Latin I before proceeding to new concepts. By the end of this course, students will have a strong working vocabulary and a firm foundation of the basics of Latin grammar. Throughout the year, students will use the online textbook Suburanī

LAT 300 LATIN III

Open to all forms Prerequisite: Latin II or II (H)

In this yearlong course, students will work to improve the skills that they learned in the first two levels of Latin and to explore more advanced grammatical topics, including the subjunctive mood. Over the course of the year, students will refine their analytical, interpretive, and writing skills by critically investigating Latin texts. Textual analysis and essay writing will begin to play a role in student assessment, and the course contains opportunities for students to practice analytical writing and close reading. In preparation for further study in Latin, students will strive to move beyond simply translating Latin into English, but rather to engage in the more complex issues of critical reading. Throughout the year, students will use the online textbook Suburanī and supplementary original texts by authors such as Catullus, Ovid, and Horace. Latin III Honors is also offered.

LAT 320/H LATIN III (H)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: Latin II or II (H)

This yearlong course is designed for motivated students who have a genuine interest in Latin, a strong record of achievement in the discipline, and a willingness to devote the additional time and effort required of this course. Students in this class tackle the same material as that in Latin III but at an accelerated pace and with increased depth. In this course, students will work to improve the skills that they learned in the first two levels of Latin and to explore more advanced grammatical topics, including the subjunctive mood. Over the course of the year, students will refine their analytical, interpretive, and writing skills by critically investigating Latin texts. Textual analysis and essay writing will begin to play a role in student assessment, and the course contains opportunities for students to practice analytical writing and close reading. In preparation for further study in Latin, students will strive to move beyond simply translating Latin into English, but rather to engage in the more complex issues of critical reading. Throughout the year, students will use the online textbook Suburanī and supplementary original texts by authors such as Catullus, Ovid, and Horace.

LAT 400 LATIN IV

Open to all forms Prerequisite: Latin III or III (H)

Latin IV is an upper-level intermediate course offered to students in their final year of Latin study at St. George’s and to students who would benefit from further practice prior to enrolling in an advanced course. In this class, students will review Latin forms, syntax, and vocabulary as they discuss the geography, history, culture, art, and mythology of the classical world. Students will continue to develop their analytical, interpretative, and writing skills through the use of texts and authentic materials. Typically, students in this course will read a selection of classical authors such as Vergil, Ovid, and Caesar. Latin IV Advanced is also offered.

LAT 410/A LATIN IV (A)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: Latin III or III (H)

This fast-paced, advanced yearlong course is designed for motivated students who have a genuine interest in Latin, a strong record of achievement in the discipline, and a willingness to devote the additional time and effort required of this course. This course will continue students' experience in reading original Latin prose and poetry, including scansion and figures of speech. Students in this course should have an excellent understanding of the architecture of a complex Latin sentence. The year will begin with a thorough review of forms, syntax, and vocabulary. Following that review, students will read selections from Vergil’s Aeneid. In the second half of the year, students will study Ovid’s Metamorphoses, including the famous myths of Apollo & Daphne, Daedalus & Icarus, and Pygmalion. The year will conclude with a significant independent research project which will require the student to investigate a topic or figure of their own choosing based on the student’s particular interests.

LAT 510/A LATIN V (A)

Open to all forms by invitation

Prerequisites: Latin IV, Latin IV (A) Latin V Advanced is a yearlong advanced literature class that offers an in-depth study of Latin poetry and prose. Students will not only establish advanced proficiency in reading skills, but also will learn to move beyond mere translation to develop their own understanding, on firm textual evidence, about what they read. This course will include a continuous review of Latin word-formation, syntax, vocabulary, rhetorical devices, and scansion. Students will encounter a variety of Latin authors; the texts will vary each year based on student interest.

SPANISH

SPA 100 SPANISH I

Open to all forms

Spanish I is an introductory, yearlong course offered to students with limited or no prior experience with the Spanish language. Spanish I is also designed for students who may benefit from a thorough review of the concepts they acquired during their middle school Spanish studies. In this class, students learn vocabulary related to greetings, expressions of courtesy, academic life, family, pastimes, vacations and shopping. Grammar concepts introduced include regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, descriptive and possessive adjectives, the present progressive and the preterite tense. In Spanish I, students develop reading, writing and conversational skills through the use of texts, selected readings, workbooks and audiovisual materials. Students practice and demonstrate their language proficiency through individual and partner work, group discussions, projects and formal presentations. Students research and learn about various Spanish-speaking countries and then present their findings to the rest of the class. Students are required to use the target language at all times in order to provide and partake in an immersion experience in the classroom.

SPA 200 SPANISH II

Open to all forms Prerequisite: Spanish I

This yearlong course is a continuation of the program and materials presented in Spanish I or its equivalent. It continues to build on the established foundation as it further develops the students’ reading, writing and conversational skills. The class not only reviews the material from Spanish I but also introduces students to more complex sentence structures as well as the use of commands, the preterit, and the future tenses. The new vocabulary presented relates to cultural events, celebrations, daily routines, shopping, food, technology, the home, etc. As in Spanish I, communication is a critical component of the Spanish II classroom. Students are required to use Spanish at all times in order to communicate with each other as well as with the teacher in an effort to provide an immersion experience in the classroom. In addition to our study of grammar and vocabulary, we will also explore various

cultures and the history of the Spanish-speaking world through selected readings, films and online research. Spanish II Honors is also offered.

SPA 220/H SPANISH II (H)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: Spanish I

This yearlong course continues to build on the foundation of Spanish I, introducing students to more complex sentence structures and sophisticated tenses. Designed for students who are particularly motivated to build command of the language and are willing to devote additional time and effort on a regular basis, Spanish II Honors requires communication as a critical component of the classroom and will cover grammar and vocabulary at a deeper level than in Spanish II. In an effort to provide an immersion experience in the classroom, students are required to use Spanish at least 90% of the time with each other and with the teacher. In addition to our study of grammar and vocabulary, we will also explore various cultures and the history of the Spanish-speaking world through selected readings, films and online research.

SPA 300, 300C SPANISH III

Open to all forms Prerequisite: Spanish II or II (H)

This yearlong course is the continuation of the program and materials presented in Spanish II or its equivalent. In this course, students build on their grammar foundation as they practice the use of previously acquired structures and learn advanced concepts such as the subjunctive, and the future and conditional tenses. Students are required to participate actively and use Spanish at all times in order to provide and partake in an immersion experience in the classroom. To develop and build upon their cultural awareness of the different Spanish speaking countries, students in Spanish III will study short stories, poems, popular music and films by Spanish and Latin American artists. Students will also learn about contemporary Hispanic and Latinx cultures. Spanish III Honors is also offered.

SPA 320/H SPANISH III (H)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: Spanish II or II (H)

This yearlong course continues to build on the foundation of Spanish II Honors, as students learn advanced grammatical concepts such as the subjunctive mood and the conditional and future tenses. Designed for students who are particularly motivated to build command of the language and are willing to devote additional time and effort on a regular basis, Spanish III Honors requires active participation and use of Spanish at all times for an immersion experience in the classroom. The Honors section will cover grammar and vocabulary at a deeper level than Spanish III. To develop and build upon their cultural awareness of the different Spanish speaking countries, students in Spanish III Honors will study short stories, poems, and films from Spanish and Latin American authors and filmmakers and engage in several research projects.

SPA 400 SPANISH IV

Open to all forms

Prerequisite: Spanish III or III (H)

This yearlong course takes a communicative approach to teaching intermediate Spanish students. We review and expand upon grammar concepts and vocabulary previously studied while focusing more on their application in presentational, interpretive and interpersonal modes. Daily discussion topics, role-plays, presentations and

interviews provide students with opportunities to express their opinions and to synthesize both grammar and vocabulary. Students will write summaries of and responses to audio, video and readings as well as compositions relating to topics studied. The use of films by Hispanic and Latine filmmakers strengthens students’ listening comprehension skills, expands students’ cultural knowledge and provides the opportunity to make comparisons and connections between cultures while providing a platform for analysis and discussion. Through the study of art, literature, current events, country profiles and cultural readings, student further develop their cultural competence and communicative abilities. Students are required to participate actively using the target language at least 90% of the time in order to provide and partake in an immersion experience in the classroom. The goal of this course is for students to feel confident in their use of the Spanish language and to spark an interest in further study at or beyond St. George’s. Spanish IV Honors is also offered.

SPA 420/H SPANISH IV (H)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: Spanish III or III (H)

This yearlong course takes a communicative approach to teaching intermediate Spanish students. We review and expand upon grammar concepts previously studied while focusing more on application of those skills to listening, speaking, reading and writing. We will also continue to expand and reinforce each student’s vocabulary. Daily discussion topics, role-plays, presentations, vlog entries and interviews provide students with opportunities to express their opinions and to synthesize both grammar and vocabulary while speaking. Students will write journal entries, responses to and summaries of audio, video and readings as well as compositions and essays relating to course content. The use of films by Hispanic and Latine filmmakers strengthens students’ listening comprehension skills, expands students’ cultural knowledge and provides the opportunity to make comparisons and connections between cultures as well as a platform for analysis and discussion. Students’ cultural competence and communicative skills are also strengthened through the study of art, literature, current events, country profiles and cultural readings. Designed for students who are particularly motivated to build command of the language, and are willing to devote additional time and effort on a regular basis, Spanish IV Honors requires active participation and use of Spanish at all times for an immersion experience in the classroom. The Honors section will cover grammar, vocabulary, and additional content at a deeper level than Spanish IV. The goal of this course is for students to feel confident in their use of the Spanish language and to spark an interest in further study at or beyond St. George’s.

SPA 500 and 501, 502 SPANISH V-1, 2

Open to all forms Prerequisites: Spanish IV, IV (H), may be taken apart or consecutively

Spanish V is an intermediate course offered to students in their final year of Spanish study at St. George’s and to students who would benefit from further practice prior to enrolling in an advanced course. In this class, students review previously acquired language structures as they discuss the geography, history, culture, art, and current events of the countries in the Spanish-speaking world. Other topics of study include the Hispanic and Latinx identities, immigration, biculturalism and the diversity among the customs and beliefs of the peoples of Hispanic and Latinx descent. In Spanish V, students develop reading and writing proficiency through the use of texts and authentic materials. They refine their conversational skills through interviews and interactions with native Spanish speakers, as well as through continuous participation in discussions, debates, research projects, and formal presentations. Students are required to participate actively using the target language at all times in order to provide and partake in an immersion experience in the classroom. Note: Students may take either semester (501 or 502) or both as a yearlong course (500). Those who aspire to complete Level 6H must commit to 500 as a yearlong course

SPA 510/A SPANISH V (A)

Open to all forms by invitation

Prerequisite: Spanish IV (H) or III (H) by invitation

This yearlong college-level course is designed to improve students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as their cultural competence. In addition to a comprehensive review of the grammar studied in previous courses, students will read short works by a variety of literary masters, including but not limited to Cortázar, Borges, García Lorca, and Guillén. Furthermore, weekly presentations on current events in Latin America and Spain promote cultural understanding and serve as subject matter for both discussion and essay writing. Authentic recorded materials and films are used to complement this course, so as to further develop listening comprehension. Students will also record their own short presentations and write comparative essays as well as shorter written pieces, with a focus on both formal and informal communication. Candidates for this class are expected to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the language, as well as a general knowledge of the history, literature, customs and values of the Hispanic world and Latinx communities.

For students who wish to take the Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture exam in May, supplementary materials will be recommended by the teacher. This class is taught exclusively in Spanish.

SPA 610/H and 611/H, 612/H SPANISH VI (H)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: Spanish 500, 501 and/or 502 , 510/A, each semester of Spanish VI/H may be taken apart (SPA611H or 612H) or consecutively (610H)

The main goal of this course is to promote a global understanding of the social, cultural and historical aspects of the Spanish–speaking world as students continue to develop their reading, writing and conversational skills. The course will be divided into distinct units that include the study of history and culture of a variety of regions in the Spanish-speaking world. Overarching course themes may include ancient civilizations, colonialism, independence and dictatorships, racism, immigration, women’s and indigenous rights, and other contemporary issues. Course materials include articles, short stories, poetry, plays, podcasts, and films. The class is taught exclusively in Spanish. Students may take either or both semesters. Note: Students may take just the first semester (611H), just the second semester (612H) or both as a yearlong course (610H).

SPA 620/A SPANISH VI (A)

Open to all forms by invitation Prerequisite: Spanish Language (A)

This yearlong course is designed for advanced students who have successfully completed Spanish 510/A Advanced or who have been recommended by the teachers of the Spanish department. Our purpose is to instill a passion and love for the literature and culture of Spain and Latin America in our students and to help them communicate with fluidity and composure while analyzing the historical readings, literature and art studied in class. Students will learn research techniques and will write formal essays and research papers in Spanish. The reading list consists of many of the works selected by the College Board for the AP Spanish Literature and Culture exam. For students who wish to take the Advanced Placement Spanish Literature and Culture exam in May, supplementary materials will be recommended by the teacher. We also continue to develop the students’ grammar and vocabulary skills as they are necessary for verbal and written communication and literary analysis. The class is taught exclusively in Spanish.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH

MATHEMATICS

MTH 110 ALGEBRA I

This yearlong course in algebra is designed to enhance the student’s understanding of the properties and operations associated with real numbers. The course content includes the study of the real number system, linear functions and their graphs, solving linear systems and inequalities, quadratic functions, exponents, radicals, polynomial functions, factoring, and applied problem solving. Students are required to have a graphing calculator. If they receive the approval of the STEM Department, students who take Algebra I in the third form may take both Geometry and Algebra II in their fourth-form year or may complete an approved summer Geometry course.

MTH 210 GEOMETRY

Prerequisite: Algebra I

This yearlong course in Euclidean Geometry investigates the definitions, postulates and theorems of two- and three-dimensional figures. During the fall, study will focus on the building blocks of geometry; the various shapes and their properties, angles, parallel lines, as well as using geometric software to investigate patterns and make conjectures. Writing mathematical proofs will also be introduced. The course will include advanced study of polygons, circles and area formulas as well as the study of solid geometry, similarity and an introduction to trigonometry. The concepts of logical reasoning, problem solving skills, as well as organizational skills will be stressed throughout the year.

MTH 220/H GEOMETRY (H)

Prerequisite: Algebra I with department approval

This yearlong honors course includes all of the elements of MTH 210, though has a limited number of seats available, requires more and deeper preparation by students and advances at a faster pace. Enrollment in this course is based upon recommendation from the department. Should a student wish to enroll in the honors section and it was not recommended for them, they will need approval from the department chair to do so.

MTH 300 INTRO ALGEBRA II

Prerequisite: Geometry

This full-year course builds on key components of Algebra I and Geometry by presenting the fundamental concepts necessary to prepare for Precalculus. Students review the real number system, linear functions and their graphs, quadratics, exponents and polynomial functions, factoring and applied problem solving. Students will also encounter new material in the graphing of polynomial functions; exponential and logarithmic functions, and the complex number system. Use of a graphing calculators is required.

MTH 310 ALGEBRA II

Prerequisite (or corequisite, with department approval): Geometry

In this second-year algebra course, students review and expand the study of real numbers begun in Algebra I. Students learn how to solve polynomial equations of increasing complexity and to apply their solutions to “real world” situations. New topics explored in Algebra II include graphing polynomial functions, exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions and the complex number system. Students enhance their understanding of the important features of graphing calculators.

MTH 320/H ALGEBRA II (H)

Pre/corequisite: Geometry with department approval

This yearlong honors course includes all of the elements of Math 310, though has a limited number of seats available, requires more and deeper preparation by students and advances at a faster pace. This honors section of Algebra II covers conic sections, counting principles and probability and sequences and series as time permits. Enrollment in this course is based upon recommendation from the department. Should a student wish to enroll in the honors section and it was not recommended for them, they will need approval from the department chair to do so.

MTH 400 INTRO PRECALCULUS

Prerequisite: Intro Algebra II

This course unifies topics previously studied in algebra and geometry. In this course, students will study trigonometric functions, their graphs, inverses and applications and synthesize trigonometric functions with a review of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. The final portion of the course will be devoted to the study of some advanced topics in precalculus. Graphing calculators are required for this course. Completion of MTH 400 satisfies the requirement for graduation from St. George’s School.

MTH 410 PRECALCULUS

Prerequisites: Algebra II or department approval

This course unifies topics previously studied in algebra and geometry and provides the foundation needed to support future coursework in calculus, discrete mathematics and statistics. In this course, students will review linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, study trigonometric functions, their graphs, inverses and applications and examine advanced topics in precalculus to include a focus on sequences and series, probability, topics in analytic geometry and limits. Graphing calculators are required for this course. Completion of MTH 410 satisfies the mathematics requirement for graduation from St. George’s School.

MTH 420/H PRECALCULUS (H)

Prerequisite: Algebra II (H) or department approval

This yearlong honors course includes all of the elements of MTH 410, though has a limited number of seats available, requires more and deeper preparation by students and advances at a faster pace. This course unifies topics previously studied in algebra and geometry and provides the foundation needed to support future coursework in calculus, discrete mathematics and statistics. Graphing calculators are required for this course. Enrollment in this course is based upon recommendation from the department. Should a student wish to enroll in the honors section and it was not recommended for them, they will need approval from the department chair to do so. Completion of MTH 420 satisfies the mathematics requirement for graduation from St. George’s School.

MTH 500 STATISTICS

Prerequisite: any level of Precalculus

In the world today, more and more decisions affecting the course of our lives are based, at least in part, on the results of statistical analysis. In this yearlong course, students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring and describing data, planning a statistical study, using probability to anticipate patterns in data and statistical inference. This course focuses on the statistical thinking behind data gathering and interpretation and helps students become more discerning consumers of statistics, teaching them to look closely at what numbers from surveys, election polls and medical studies really show. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

MTH 510/A STATISTICS (A)

Prerequisite: Precalculus with department approval

The purpose of this yearlong course is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring and describing data, planning a statistical study, using probability to anticipate patterns in data, and statistical inference. Specific topics to be covered include descriptive statistics, data collection, linear regression, experimental design, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and tests of significance. A graphing calculator is used extensively, and students are exposed to statistical software. Enrollment in this course is based upon recommendation from the department. Should a student wish to enroll in the advanced section and it was not recommended for them, they will need approval from the department chair to do so.

MTH 600 CALCULUS

Prerequisite: Precalculus in the year immediately prior or department approval

Calculus brings together the information and skills learned in previous courses and applies that knowledge to solve a wide variety of different problems. The yearlong course begins with the study of limits, advances through differentiation and concludes with integration. A graphing calculator is required for this course. Should a student wish to enroll in this course and it was not recommended for them, they will need approval from the department chair to do so.

MTH 610/A AB CALCULUS (A)

Prerequisite: Precalculus in the year immediately prior and department approval

Calculus AB is yearlong course in the calculus of a single variable. This course includes the study of limits, derivatives and integrals, and their applications. Students are exposed to concepts, problems and solutions in graphical, numerical, analytical and verbal form. A graphing calculator is required for this course. Enrollment in this course is based upon recommendation from the department. Should a student wish to enroll in this advanced section and it was not recommended for them, they will need approval from the department chair to do so.

MTH 620/A BC CALCULUS (A)

Prerequisite: Precalculus (H) or AB Calculus in the year immediately prior and department approval

Calculus BC is an extended version of the yearlong AB course. AB and BC Calculus contain common topics but the BC course covers additional topics such as parametric equations, vectors, and Taylor series. Students are exposed to concepts, problems, and solutions in graphical, numerical, analytical and verbal form. A graphing calculated is required for this course. Enrollment in this course is based upon recommendation from the department. Should a student wish to enroll in this advanced section and it was not recommended for them, they will need approval from the department chair to do so.

MTH 630/A MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS (A)

Prerequisite: AB or BC Calculus and department approval

This yearlong course is intended for students who successfully complete BC Calculus before their senior year. Exceptionally strong AB Calculus students will also be considered. This course extends the fundamental concepts of calculus to functions of more than one variable. Vectors and curves in two or more dimensions, double and triple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals, Stokes Theorem, and Green’s Theorem are among the topics covered. Students will make extensive use of appropriate software and online resources throughout the course. Enrollment in this course requires approval from the department.

MTH 641/A DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (A)

Open to V and VI by invitation Prerequisite: Multivariable Calculus

This semester course is intended for students who have completed Multivariable Calculus. Topics covered will include: Basic concepts and definitions, direction fields; First Order Differential Equations including: linear equations, separable equations, exact equations, Bernoulli differential equations, substitutions, Intervals of validity, modeling with first order differential equations, equilibrium solutions, Euler’s Method; Second Order Differential Equations including: basic concepts, real & distinct roots, complex roots, repeated roots, reduction of order, fundamental sets of solutions, the Wronskian; Nonhomogeneous Differential Equations, including: method of undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, mechanical vibrations, Laplace Transforms; Inverse Laplace Transforms.

MTH 642/A LINEAR ALGEBRA (A)

Department approval required

The course is an advanced course on Linear Algebra and covers the following topics: Vectors and Matrices, Vector and Matrix Operations, Linear Independence and Dependence of Vectors, Homogeneous and Nonhomogeneous Systems, Determinants and Invertibility of Matrices, Vector Spaces and Subspaces, Eigenvectors and Eigenvalues and Diagonalization. The course also focuses on the following skills: Communication using mathematical language, matrix manipulation, multidimensional thinking and geometric interpretations of multidimensional spaces.

COMPUTER SCIENCE*

Open to all forms

This yearlong introductory computer science course serves as an introduction to computer programming, allowing students to develop an understanding of programming as a tool for problem solving, across disciplines. Students learn to code using Python and apply these skills to scientific and mathematical investigations, as well as using it as a means to examine and tackle social challenges on a global and local level.

*Computer science courses will bear computer science credit. The only exception to this is in the short term, when a student may take COM400 for math credit, which would be only if a student has taken some level of precalculus and some level of statistics

COM 500 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Open to all forms

This yearlong course is a comprehensive introduction to computer science and programming that aims to provide an in-depth look at computational thinking and socially responsible computer science. The course will examine the intent and impact of computer technology through scientific, social, cultural, and economic lenses, with a focus on app development. You will actively examine and participate in the process of technological innovation through a combination of computer programming, research, writing, debate and presentation experiences. This course aims to ensure that you leave St. George’s with a solid understanding of the digital world and how you might leverage technology to examine problems and create solutions in a socially responsible way.

COM 600/A COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (A)

Prerequisite: COM400 or COM500 or department approval

Advanced Computer Programming is an introductory college-level computer science course designed for students who already have an understanding of basic computer programming. Students will learn the syntax for the Java programming language and explore more advanced programming topics. This course will include a focus on modular programming, writing lean code for efficient programs, developing understanding of and appreciation for documentation and testing and the connection between mathematics and programming. Enrollment in this course is based upon recommendation from the department. Should a student wish to enroll in the advanced section and it was not recommended for them, they will need approval from the department chair to do so.

SCIENCE

BIO 210 BIOLOGY

This is a yearlong course designed to introduce students to the study of living organisms and the skills required for scientific investigation. Students explore topics including evolutionary, molecular, and ecological aspects of the life processes. The expectation is to cover themes that include the scientific method, biochemistry, cell structure, functions and processes, energy, genetics, and anatomy and physiology. Laboratory work is an important element of this course and serves as a method to reinforce and introduce biological concepts and skills.

BIO 220/H BIOLOGY (H)

Honors biology is a survey course where we explore the living world at many levels (molecular, cellular, organismal and ecological.) Evolution is the thread that holds biology together and will be the main theme of the course. We will begin with a prebiotic planet Earth and culminate with modern lifeforms. Climate change is dramatically changing the biosphere and is central to the evolution of today’s organisms. Topics include: biochemistry, cells,

energetics, reproduction and inheritance, evolution, anatomy and physiology of plants and animals & ecology. The pace of the course is rigorous. Students are expected to have (develop) strong, independent study skills. Students will be placed into this course by the department.

BIO 420/A BIOLOGY (A)

Prerequisite: Chemistry, Biology (H) or departmental approval

Advanced biology gives students the opportunity to be a scientist; to do science. In this course, students will build a foundation using four big ideas: 1. The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life. 2. Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, reproduce, and maintain dynamic homeostasis.

3. Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential to life processes. 4. Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess complex properties. Lab work is central to the course and students will gain independence and autonomy in the lab.

CHM 300 PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY - summer offering only

Open to all forms

How is what we experience influenced by things that are too small to be seen even by microscopes? Students in this course explore the links between the submicroscopic and macroscopic levels in order to gain a better understanding of how the world around them works. In doing so, a variety of topics are covered, including atomic structure, properties of compounds, states of matter, mixtures, and chemical reactions. Principles of Chemistry differs from CHM 310 in that a lesser emphasis is placed on the mathematical aspects of chemistry.

CHM 310 CHEMISTRY

IV & V Pre/corequisite: Algebra II

How do fireworks work? Can you eat enough bananas to get radiation poisoning? How can you identify an unknown substance? Chemistry allows students to gain a better understanding of the world around them through the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. In this course, students explore the structure of and interactions between atoms and molecules in a way that allows them to explain observations made on the macroscopic level. Topics covered include atomic models, chemical bonding, and quantitative relationships in chemical equations. Conceptual work within the classroom is supplemented with laboratory experiments designed to enhance student understanding and problem-solving skills.

CHM 320/H CHEMISTRY (H)

Open to IV, V, VI with departmental approval

Pre/corequisite: Algebra II

The study of chemistry allows students to better understand how the world around them works by exploring the links between the sub-microscopic world and processes occurring on the human scale. Students taking honors chemistry at St. George’s School receive a rigorous practical and theoretical background in the fundamentals of this subject. Key topics include atomic and electronic structure, states of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, reaction kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Learning within the classroom is supplemented by work in the laboratory, a customized online textbook, and other web-based resources. Honors

Chemistry differs from CHM 310 in that it places a larger emphasis on the quantitative aspects of the subject and covers many topics in greater depth. Enrollment in this course is based upon recommendation from the department. Should a student wish to enroll in the honors section and it was not recommended for them, they will need approval from the department chair to do so.

CHM 420/A CHEMISTRY (A)

Open to V & VI with departmental approval

Prerequisite: Algebra II & one year of Chemistry

Advanced Chemistry at St. George's is designed to build upon the fundamentals addressed in a first-year high school chemistry course. In this course, more advanced chemistry concepts are investigated through the lens of global climate change. By exploring topics such as thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and acid-base equilibria, students are able to gain a better understanding of one of the biggest challenges facing their world. The course's laboratory component allows students to apply the knowledge they gained within the classroom and also build experimental design, problem-solving, and scientific writing skills. Enrollment in this course is based upon recommendation from the department. Should a student wish to enroll in the advanced section and it was not recommended for them, they will need approval from the department chair to do so.

PHY 410 PHYSICS

Open to V & VI, with departmental approval

Prerequisite: Algebra II

This course includes a thorough development of Newtonian Mechanics leading to other topics in physics, like fluids. All topics in this course are investigated in both the class and laboratory settings. Projects and original design exercises will lead students to understand and better appreciate the physical world from a rigorous scientific perspective.

PHY 460/A PHYSICS 1 (A)

Open to V & VI with departmental approval

Pre/corequisite: Algebra II (H)

Advanced Physics 1 provides a faster paced and more quantitatively-oriented introduction to general physics, with extensive opportunity for design and inquiry-based laboratory experimentation and application of concepts to the real world. Topics include Newton’s Laws, energy, momentum, motion and mechanical waves. Advanced Physics 1 is considered equivalent to the first semester of an algebra-based college physics course. Enrollment in this course is based upon recommendation from the department. Should a student wish to enroll in the advanced section and it was not recommended for them, they will need approval from the department chair to do so.

PHY 480/A PHYSICS C (A)

Open to V & VI with departmental approval

Prerequisite: Calculus

What is the best angle at which a punter should kick a football? How can you simulate the weightlessness of a space orbit? The study of physics allows students to better understand the world around them by exploring the behavior of matter, energy, and forces. In Advanced Physics C, students learn a rigorous approach to college-level, calculus-based physics. Over the course of the year, the class addresses topics entered in classical mechanics. The

course is equivalent to the first semester of physics taken by engineers and physics majors. Enrollment in this course is based upon recommendation from the department. Should a student wish to enroll in the advanced section and it was not recommended for them, they will need approval from the department chair to do so.

SCI 331,332 MARINE SCIENCE

Open to IV, V & VI (for Geronimo crews)

This semester course is taught on board Geronimo during the school year. It is largely experiential and unique to each voyage track incorporating elements of navigation and seamanship, marine ecology and oceanography. The core of the Geronimo experience is building the seamanship and navigation skills to serve as crew on an oceangoing sailing vessel, while learning lessons in leadership and collaboration. Topics are introduced in a class setting, and then skills are executed and built while on watch. In navigation, we will start with a foundation of basic coastal piloting and progress to celestial navigation, giving students a strong foundation in traditional navigation. Part of the course will closely relate to our geographic location and include components of ecology, marine biology, oceanography and meteorology. Sailing on board Geronimo will afford you a unique perspective for comparing different marine ecosystems. We will employ hands-on explorations of ecosystems, from estuaries and pelagic plankton communities to tropical coral reefs, whenever possible. Geronimo’s long-standing research project, a sea turtle population study in cooperation with the University of Florida, will also be a component of this course. This course is also designed to help you gain a better understanding of our interconnectedness with the marine environment and to develop an appreciation for the role of the ocean on a global scale.

SCI 411, 412 MARINE BIOLOGY

Prerequisites: Biology & Chemistry

This semester course is designed for students with an interest in marine biology and oceanography and provides an excellent background for students who are interested in further study of the oceans and the organisms that inhabit it. Estuarine, coastal and marine environments and the organisms that inhabit these environments are studied in this course. The technology needed to monitor and maintain marine ecosystems is practiced in the lab and in the field. Readings from scientific journals and the internet will supplement class lectures. Offered both semesters.

SCI 420/A ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (A)

Prerequisites: Biology & either Chemistry or Physics, with departmental approval

The Advanced Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college course in environmental science. Its goal is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary and encompasses a wide array of topics, ranging from ecology to politics and policy. While the sociological and political aspects of environmental science are addressed in this course, the Advanced Environmental Science curriculum places a primary emphasis upon scientific principles and analysis. The course is built upon six central themes: science is a process; energy conversions underlie all ecological processes; the Earth itself is one interconnected system; humans alter natural systems; environmental problems have a cultural and social context; and human survival depends on developing practices that will achieve sustainable systems. The objective of this course is to explore the connections within and between the natural and human worlds under the context of these six

themes. Enrollment in this course is based upon recommendation from the department. Should a student wish to enroll in the advanced section and it was not recommended for them, they will need approval from the department chair to do so.

SCI 441 DNA SCIENCE

Open to V & VI

Prerequisites: Biology & Chemistry

This semester course is for the student interested in further exploration of the most influential molecule on the planet. The molecular structure of DNA and the central dogma of biology (DNA_RNA_Protein) introduces the course and lays the foundation for the study of genetic engineering in modern biology labs. Students perform DNA extractions from multiple sources. Students will become proficient at bacterial transformations fragmenting and splicing of DNA, DNA cloning and DNA fingerprinting. Applications in bioinformatics, forensics, genetic testing and evolutionary biology are explored. This course will be offered in the fall semester.

SCI 442 BOTANY

Open V, VI or with departmental approval

Prerequisite: Biology

Plants are much more interesting than one might think. Often relegated to the last chapters of biology textbooks, plants are getting a second look as demonstrated by the success of recent NY Times best-seller, The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. Rather than rehashing photosynthesis from freshman biology, this course will focus on plant anatomy and physiology. How do plants communicate – internally and with other plants? How can plants regenerate an entire new plant from a small cutting or even from a lump of cells? Imagine if humans had this ability! There will be extensive use of greenhouse and local specimens in this lab-oriented course. This course will be offered in the spring semester.