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.
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.
Build on your Honors Chemistry foundation as you explore college-level chemistry through advanced study of thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, and laboratory investigation.
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.
Using a hands-on approach, this course involves the study of the interaction between ecosystems and humanity.
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world.
This course, one of three in the astronomy elective series, will focus on a Universe-spanning "zoom out."
In this course, one of three in the astronomy elective series, students will investigate the beautiful and bizarre objects that exist in the Universe.
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.
Develop scientific thinking and research skills through inquiry-based investigation of contemporary topics and core themes in biology.
An inquiry-based science course with an emphasis on student-designed laboratory investigations.
Investigate sustainable food production through the design, testing, and optimization of a living aquaponic system.
Explore the cosmos from Earth to the edge of the Universe. This course includes a travel component to California to examine the impact of light pollution on astronomical observation.
Designed to instill in students an appreciation for the living world and its complexity through direct experiences.
A fast-paced general chemistry course designed to provide students with the conceptual framework, analytical tools, and research skills necessary for a comprehensive understanding of chemistry.
Designed by the University of Texas–Austin, this course presents authentic experiences that inspire and teach engineering habits of mind.
