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.
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
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.
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.
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."
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.
In this course, one of three in the astronomy elective series, students will investigate the beautiful and bizarre objects that exist in the Universe.
Use inquiry-based experimental design to develop a deep understanding of both the scientific method and core themes in biology.
An inquiry-based science course with an emphasis on student-designed laboratory investigations.
This full-year astronomy course covers the same curriculum as the three independent term-long electives at an Honors-level pace and includes a travel component during the Project: Pomfret period.
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 inorganic chemistry.
Designed by the University of Texas–Austin, this course presents authentic experiences that inspire and teach engineering habits of mind.
An in-depth look at the interdisciplinary field of sustainable development. This course includes a travel component to Costa Rica during the Project: Pomfret period.
Science Faculty
William Martin
Annie O'Sullivan