• COURSES IN SCIENCE ▲

  3112 Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC)(03060201) 1 Credit
  In Integrated Physics and Chemistry, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigation, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. This course integrates the disciplines of physics and chemistry in the following topics: force, motion, energy, and matter. Texas law requires 40% field and laboratory experience during the course.
  Note: May take IPC, but it must be taken before chemistry and physics or Principles of Technology.
  Grade: 9-12
  Prerequisite: None

  3022 Biology (BIO)(03010200) 1 Credit
  In Biology, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.
  Students in Biology study a variety of topics that include: structures and functions of cells and viruses; growth and development of organisms; cells, tissues, and organs; nucleic acids and genetics; biological evolution; taxonomy; metabolism and energy transfers in living organisms; living systems; homeostasis; and ecosystems and the environment. Texas law requires 40% field and laboratory experiences.
  Grade: 9–11
  Prerequisite: None

  3024 Chemistry (CHEM)(03040000) 1 Credit
  In Chemistry, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.
  Students study a variety of topics that include characteristics of matter, use of the Periodic Table, development of atomic theory and chemical bonding, chemical stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry, thermochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Students will investigate how chemistry is an integral part of our daily lives. Texas law requires 40% field and laboratory experience during the course.
  Grade: 10-12
  Prerequisite: One unit of High School Science and Algebra I
  Note: Chemistry PreAP is available and taught at a more rigorous level.

  3020 Anatomy & Physiology DC* (ANATPHYS)(13020600)           2 credits**
  This course provides students the opportunity to receive local high school credit and college credit at the same time. Students who enter this course must meet the enrollment criteria of the college of enrollment. In Anatomy and Physiology, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Anatomy and Physiology study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis. Texas law requires 40% field and laboratory experience during the course. Students receive dual credit via college. Because this class is a double-blocked course, students will receive one credit of Anatomy & Physiology and the second credit will be entitled Scientific Research & Design. This is reflected on the student’s academic achievement record or transcript.
  Grade: 11-12
  Prerequisite: Biology & Chemistry

  *DC refers to dual credit courses. Students earn college credit while earning high school credit.
  **CISD awards two credits for students taking and passing Anatomy & Physiology. See note in course description.

  Note:  High school level, one credit course is available via the TLC
  

  4044 Forensic Science (FORENSCI)(13029500) 1 Credit
  Forensic Science is a course that uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, homicide, and the psychology of criminal behavior. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crime scene, questioning, interviewing, criminal behavior characteristics, truth detection, and scientific procedures used to solve crimes. Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence through case studies
  and simulated crime scenes such as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and blood spatter analysis. Students will learn the history, legal aspects, and career options for forensic science.
  Grade: 11-12
  Prerequisite: Biology I, Chemistry I, and Algebra II or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II 

  3026 Environmental Systems (ENVIRSYS)(03020000) 1 Credit
  In Environmental Systems, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods
  during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.
  Students study a variety of topics that include: biotic and abiotic factors in habitats, ecosystems and
  biomes, interrelationships among resources and an environmental system, sources and flow of energy
  through an environmental system, relationship between carrying capacity and changes in populations and
  ecosystems, and changes in environments. Texas law requires 40% field and laboratory experience
  during the course. This course satisfies a fourth science credit.
  
  Grade: 11-12
  Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I

  3028 Physics (PHYSICS)(03050000) 1 Credit
  In Physics, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.
  Students study a variety of topics that include: laws of motion; changes within physical systems and conservation of energy and momentum; forces; thermodynamics; characteristics and behavior of waves; and atomic, nuclear, and quantum physics. Students who successfully complete Physics will acquire factual knowledge within a conceptual framework, practice experimental design and interpretation, work collaboratively with colleagues, and develop critical thinking skills. Texas law requires 40% field and laboratory experience during the course.
  Grade: 9-12
  Prerequisite: Algebra I is a suggested pre- or co-requisite enrollment in Algebra I
  Note: Physics AP is available and is a more rigorous course designed to prepare students for the Physics AP exam.

  3035 Principles of Technology (PRINTECH) (1307100) 1 Credit
  In Principles of Technology, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Various systems will be described in terms of space, time, energy, and matter. Students will study a variety of topics that include laws of motion, conservation of energy, momentum, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, and characteristics and behavior of waves. Students will apply physics concepts and perform laboratory experimentations for at least 40% of instructional time using safe practices.
  Note: This course may count as the third science credit.
  Grade: 11-12
  Prerequisite: One year of High School Science and Algebra I

  3032 Scientific Research & Design (SIRD)(13037200) 1 Credit
  In this course, students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.
  Students will explore the basic properties of scientific systems that can be described in space, time, energy, and matter. When implementing designs, students will collect, organize, and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data obtained through experimentation. Evaluation of data will enable students to synthesize valid conclusions concerning the investigations and communicate those conclusions to an audience of professionals.                             
  Grade: 11-12
  Prerequisite: Biology I, Chemistry I, and Algebra II
  Additional science courses available through the TLC Lab via the TxVSN.
  Note: This course will cover the lab portion of A & P as well as dual credit Biology for Non-Science majors.

  3030Astronomy (ASTRMY ) (03060100 ) 1 credit
  In Astronomy, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study the following topics: astronomy in civilization, patterns and objects in the sky, our place in space, the moon, reasons for the seasons, planets, the sun, stars, galaxies, cosmology, and space exploration. Students who successfully complete Astronomy will acquire knowledge within a conceptual framework, conduct observations of the sky, work collaboratively, and develop critical-thinking skills. Course is taught in the TLC and is covered in one semester.
  Grade: 11-12

  3031Earth and Space Science (ESS ) (03060200 ) 1 credit
  Earth and Space Science (ESS). ESS is a capstone course designed to build on students' prior scientific and academic knowledge and skills to develop understanding of Earth's system in
  space and time. Course is taught online in the TLC or via Edgenuity.
  Grade: 11-12

  Note: The following Career's Technical courses may be taken for Science credit:

  - Advanced Plant & Soil Science
  - Anatomy and Physiology
  - Forensics
  - Principles of Technology
  - Scientific Research and Design
  - Advanced Animal Science

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• CAREERS IN SCIENCE ▲

  Atmospheric Scientists - U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS (Atmospheric Scientists, including Meteorologists)(opens external link in new window)

  Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists - U.S BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS (Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists)(opens external link in new window)

  Biochemists & Biophysicists - U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS (Biochemists & Biophysicists) 

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