Physical Science, Grades 9-10, 1 Credit, [Regular], [Honors at Dunbar only]
A balanced exploration of the fundamentals of physics and chemistry. Highly recommended to precede other high school science courses. Prerequisite: Algebra I (Algebra I may be taken concurrently). Open to freshmen and sophomores. Junior and seniors may repeat the course if they have failed it. (3060200)

Biology I, Grade 9, 1 Credit (Cavazos, Dunbar, Hutchinson, Slaton), [Regular], [Honors]
Biology I, Grades 10-12, 1 Credit, [Regular], [Honors]
Recommended for all students who are going into science or related fields. This course includes a balanced survey of the life sciences and related studies. (3010200)

Environmental Science, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit, [Regular]
Recommended for all students. This course includes the study of energy, various kinds of pollution, ecology, land and water use and abuse, water quality, etc. Prerequisite: Biology I, no exceptions. (3010500)

Chemistry I, Grades 10-12, 1 Credit, [Regular], [Honors]
Recommended for chemistry, premedical, engineering and all other science majors. An excellent college preparatory course. Prerequisite: Algebra I. Physical Science is highly recommended. (3020100)

Physics I, Grades 11-12, 1 Credit, [Honors]
Recommended for all who are going into science or related fields. An excellent college preparatory course. Prerequisite: Algebra II. Physical Science is highly recommended. (3010100)

Physics I AP, Grades 11-12, 1 Credit, [Advanced Placement]
This course, which will prepare students for the Physics B examination, provides a systematic introduction to the main principles of physics and emphasizes the development of problem- solving ability. It is assumed that the student is familiar with algebra and trigonometry; calculus is seldom used, although some theoretical developments may use basic concepts of calculus. (Estacado and Lubbock) (A3030100)

Biology II, Grades 11-12, 1 Credit, [Honors]
(Teacher approval required) Recommended for all students who are preparing for careers in medicine or biological science. The following topics will be included in this course: Human anatomy and physiology, morphology, microtechnique, microbiology, parasitology, genetics, plant physiology, and plant anatomy. Ecology and field biology will also be included. Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I. Chemistry I may be taken concurrently. (3010300)

Biology II AP, Grades 11-12, 1 Credit, [Advanced Placement)
(Teacher approval required) Recommended for all students who are preparing for careers in biological science. The following topics will be included in this course: human anatomy and physiology, microtechnique, morphology, microbiology, parasitology, genetics, plant physiology, and plant anatomy. Ecology and field biology will also be included. The field biology experience is considered to be a vital part of the curriculum. Students who maintain at least an 80 average in the course will be eligible to participate in the field biology experience. Expenses will be furnished by LISD. This course will prepare students for the College Board Advanced Placement Exam. Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I. Chemistry I may be taken concurrently. (Lubbock) (A3010300)

Biology II AP/Lab Management, Grades 11-12, 2 Credits, [Advanced Placement]
(Teacher approval required) This is a two-semester course, two-hour block class designed as a college level study of the biological sciences. Recommended for all students who are preparing for careers in medicine or the biological sciences. The following topics will be included in this course: Human anatomy and physiology, morphology, microtechnique, mircrobiology, parasitology, genetics, plant physiology, and plant anatomy. Ecology and field biology will also be included. Students spend 60% or more of their time in laboratory research situations. Manipulative laboratory skills will be included. Students will assist in laboratory preparations and management. This course will prepare students for the College Board Advanced Placement Biology Exam. Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I. Chemistry I may be taken concurrently. (Estacado) (A3010100)

Chemistry II, Grades 11-12, 1 Credit, [Honors]
(Teacher approval required) Particularly helpful for students who are considering careers in chemistry, engineering, medicine, or dentistry. This course will include thermochemistry, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, chemical equilibrium, quantum mechanics, study of transition elements, advanced atomic structure, and advanced investigations of the gas laws. Prerequisite: Chemistry I. (3020200)

Chemistry II AP, Grades 11-12, 1 Credit [Advanced Placement]
(Teacher approval required) This is a college level course designed to prepare the students for the chemistry College Board Advanced Placement Test. Particularly helpful for students who are considering careers in chemistry, engineering, medicine, or dentistry. This course will include thermochemistry, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, chemical equilibrium, quantum mechanics, study of transition elements, advanced atomic structure, and advanced investigations of the gas laws. Prerequisite: Chemistry I. (Estacado and Lubbock) (A3020100)

Physics II AP, Grade 12, 1 Credit, [Advanced Placement]
(Teacher approval required) This is a college level course designed to prepare the students for the chemistry College Board Advanced Placement Test. Recommended for the advanced students who plans to enter the field of physical science. This course will include advanced studies in heat energy, wave motion, electricity and magnetism, electronics, curvilinear and harmonic motion, sound, light and optics. Prerequisite: Physics I. (Estacado and Lubbock) (A3030100)

Laboratory Management, Grades 12, 1/2-1 Credit, [Regular]
This course is designed for those wishing to have a working knowledge of either the biology, chemistry, or physics laboratory. Manipulative laboratory skills and special research projects will be included. Students will assist in laboratory preparation and management. Prerequisite: Biology II, Chemistry II or Physics II (either of these courses may be taken concurrently while the student is assisting in the first year course) with an overall B average with no less than a B in all science courses and written permission from cooperating teacher. (3990200)

Physiology and anatomy, Grades 11-12, 1 Credit, [Regular], [Honors]
Physiology and Anatomy offers students general exploratory and advanced activities in the structures and functions of the components for the human body. This course is designed to assist students in: (1) acquiring a realization of the interrelationships of the body systems, (2) building a mature understanding of the relationship of the structure of a component of the human body to the physiological function of that component, and (3) practicing the methods and techniques used by professional scientists in medical investigation. Local field trips are included. Prerequisite: Biology I. (Estacado) (3010400)

Basics of Pathology, Grades 11-12, 1/2-1 Credit, [Honors]
This course is an in-depth examination of the structural changes caused by various diseases to body cells, tissues, and organs. Gross pathology and microscopic pathology are introduced. Prerequisite: Physiology and Anatomy. (Estacado) (M3010300)

Sports Medicine I, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credits, [Regular]
(Teacher approval required) Recommended for all students who are preparing for careers in Sports Medicine, Nursing, or Physical Therapy. The following topics will be included in this course: human anatomy and physiology, Red Cross Basic First Aid certification, application of strapping and bandaging athletes in all sport-related fields, apprenticeship in the administration of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation of athletes. Manipulative laboratory skills and special research excursions will be included at selected medical sites. Students participate in a balanced exploration of the fundamentals of treatment and prevention of athletic injuries. (Estacado) (X3820600)

Sports Medicine II, Grades 11-12, 1 Credit, [Regular]
(Teacher approval required) Recommended for students who are serious about intense preparation for careers in sports medicine, nursing, or physical therapy. Includes the following topics: human anatomy and physiology, basic CPR certification, and intrinsic application of strapping and bandaging of athletes in all sport-related fields. Includes a shadowing or participation in area and local schools as apprenticeship in the administration of sports medicine activities/ games and mastering concepts of the theory and administration of therapeutic modalities. Research excursions are included at selected medical sites. Students will research, direct, and produce segments for LISD-TV on matters regarding sports injuries and equipment. These segments will be aired on LISD-TV. Students will participate in a balanced exploration of the advanced fundamentals of treating and preventing athletic injuries. (Estacado) (X3820600)

Astronomy, Grades 10-12, 1 Credit, [Honors]
A survey course for those interested in astronomy. Emphasis will be given to the laboratory and a descriptive approach to the study of astronomy. The following topics will be included in the course: computer programming, photography, astronomical observations, rocketry, and electronic intrumentation in modern astronomy. Students who maintain a grade average of at least an 80 will be eligible to participate in the field trip to McDonald Observatory near Fort Davis, White Sands Missile Range, Holloman Air Force Base, and Cambridge Solar Observatory at Sunsport, New Mexico. Expenses will be furnished by the Lubbock Independent School District. Prerequisite: Algebra II or Algebra II concurrently. (Lubbock) (3050300)

Horticulture, Grades 10-12, 1 Credit, [Regular]
Recommended for those who are interested in growing and maintaining house and garden plants. The importance, distribution, and use of economically valuable plants will be included in this course. The fundamental principles and practices of growth, maintenance and use of horticulture plants, along with landscape and greenhouse techniques will be emphasized. Horticulture does not satisfy the requirement for a science course. It is an elective and does not count toward the science requirement for graduation: however, it does count as an elective credit toward graduation requirements. (Lubbock) (11633461)

Geology, Grades 11-12, 1 Credit, [Honors]
(Teacher approval required) An introduction to geological and geophysical sciences. This course is recommended for those who want to continue their education in the physical sciences. A field trip to Carlsbad, Guadalupe, and Big Bend National Parks will be furnished by Lubbock Independent School District. Those who maintain at least an 80 average in this class will be eligible to participate. Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I. Chemistry I may be taken concurrently. (Lubbock) (3050100)

Aquatic Science, Grades 11-12, 1 Credit, [Honors]
(Teacher approval required) An introduction to Marine Biology and Oceanography. This course is designed especially for those who plan a career in oceanography or biology. A field trip to the Texas Gulf Coast will be furnished by Lubbock Independent School District. Students who maintain at least an 80 average in this class will be eligible to participate. Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I. Chemistry I may be taken concurrently. (Lubbock) (3050400)

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