SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL
IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS & SOCIETIES
Grade 11 Grade 12
HP
Recommended successful completion of 2 lab-science courses, including completion of Biology with a C- or higher AND completion of Chemistry or Physics with a C- or higher. A rigorous, one-year, college-level science course that provides students with a coherent perspective on the environment. The emphasis is on the scientific details of the local and global environment with fieldwork and hands-on lab experiences. The course is trans-disciplinary and satisfies both IB groups 3 and 4; students will draw on concepts from the natural sciences and apply this scientific understanding to political and social issues. Students will be expected to use what they know to establish positions on public policy, consider diverse environmental perspectives, and develop an appreciation for the international nature of resolving major environmental issues. IB Environmental Systems & Societies meets the UC “d” requirement. LIFE OR CHEMICAL/ PHYSICAL SCIENCE.
BIOTECHNOLOGY I&II
CTE
P
Grade 11 Grade 12
Recommendation: C- or better in BIOLOGY 2nd semester, comfortable working independently to complete a rigorous lab procedure or IB Biology Year 1 with a grade of C- or better. A one-year laboratory course consisting of two semesters that serves as an introduction to the field of biotechnology. Includes concepts and vocational information. Students will develop laboratory, critical thinking, and communication skills currently used in the biotechnology industry. Through extensive research and workplace experience, students will evaluate career opportunities in the field of biotechnology. As a part of the biotechnology pathway, students will enroll in Introduction to Biotechnology 1; the next semester they will take Biotechnology 2. This course is a great hands-on application of biological concepts and can be taken concurrently with IB Biology Year 2. Biotechnology meets the UC “d” requirement. LIFE OR CHEMICAL/ PHYSICAL SCIENCE.
ICAP
International College Advancement Program International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
SL
IB Y1 Standard Level
HL
IB Y2 Higher Level
Digital Arts Academy
HCA LEP PL P HP
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COURSE CATALOG ‘22-’23
Health Career Academy Limited English Proficiency Primary Language Meets University of Ca. A-G requirements Meets University of Ca. A-G requirements and is considered an honors course.
