2D Game Design
Learn the principles of Game Design and begin to master GML Code using Game Maker.
Science
Science is a way of seeing and understanding and appreciating the world around us. From the DNA twisting inside each cell to the cosmos pinwheeling overhead, science helps us understand our place in the order of things. The Science Department’s fundamental goal is to create analytical thinkers and nimble problem solvers — people armed with the understanding and reasoning skills necessary to provide solutions in a golden age of technology and scientific exploration.
Science Courses
ADV 2D Game Design
Deepen your game development skills by refining coding techniques, creating immersive narratives, and mastering visual design. Develop an original 2D game through advanced pre-production principles, culminating in a public exhibition.
ADV Anatomy
Designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the various organ systems and how structures of organs and tissues are related to their functions.
ADV Biology
A laboratory-centered course focused on teaching students the art of scientific investigation while also providing them with a solid grasp of the fundamentals of biological science at a level consistent with a first-year college (AP level) class.
ADV Chemistry
Designed to incorporate elements of a general chemistry course taken during the first year of college. Students will be introduced to topics covered in early college chemistry courses such as thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, and electrochemistry.
ADV Computer Coding
Offers fluent coders freedom for large-scale project development and experimentation. Focus on complex coding challenges and deliver professional-level projects at a coding showcase.
ADV Environmental Science
Using a hands-on approach, this course involves the study of the interaction between ecosystems and humanity.
ADV Physics
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world.
Astro I: Earth to the Milky Way's Edge
This course, one of three in the astronomy elective series, will focus on a Universe-spanning "zoom out."
Astro II: Nebulae, Galaxies, & Astrophotography
In this course, one of three in the astronomy elective series, students will investigate the beautiful and bizarre objects that exist in the Universe.
Astro III: Our Universe & the Human Worldview
This course, one of three in the astronomy elective series, looks at the Universe as a whole, considering the long history of ideas and discoveries about it.
Biology
Use inquiry-based experimental design to develop a deep understanding of both the scientific method and core themes in biology.
Chemistry
An inquiry-based science course with an emphasis on student-designed laboratory investigations.
Evolution and Extinction
Explore the fundamentals of evolutionary biology, from Darwin's early theories to modern methods of studying Earth's history. Investigate the emergence of new species, causes of extinction events, and the fossil record to uncover the complexities of life’s biodiversity.
Forensic Sci I : Bones-Digging for Crime
Investigate a crime scene using both forensic science and archaeological methods through hands-on activities.
Science Faculty
