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Prerequisite: Upcoming 9th grade students must meet established criteria and guidelines. This course examines both Chemistry and Physics for approximately one semester each. It provides the necessary background and laboratory skills required for science courses offered in grades 10 through 12. Students gain experience using the scientific method to improve problem solving techniques for all courses. The units of study integrate math and language skills, as well as opportunities to learn about science related careers. Individual projects and cooperative group activities provide the learner with a diverse learning experience. This course will advance at a more rapid pace than the High School Science course allowing for additional topics in both Chemistry and Physics to be covered. -36-
1.0 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of High School Science and Biology or Technical Physics Science and Society is a course designed to increase the awareness of how society is influenced by science. Students study different realms of science, learning the science involved and explore how this knowledge has influenced our society. Units of the course may include Energy, Construction, Forensics, Transportation, and Communication. (532) BIOLOGY - COLLEGE PREP 1.17 credit Prerequisite: Recommendation of Science Teacher. This course will include the following topics: molecular and cellular biology, reproduction and genetics, microbiology, plants, invertebrate and vertebrate animals, and ecological relationships. The course is designed to have students become more aware of the structures and unique properties of organisms. Students gain experience in the processes of science such as: problem solving, conducting experiments based on scientific methods, and proper use of laboratory equipment. (533) BIOLOGY 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of High School Science This course is designed to have students become more aware of the structures and unique properties of living organisms. This course encompasses the following topics: molecular and cellular biology, reproduction and genetics, microbiology, multicellular plants, invertebrate and vertebrate animals, and ecological relationships. (531) ADVANCED BIOLOGY 0.5 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology & Chemistry. This advanced level Biology course is designed for academically oriented students who have successfully completed Biology and Chemistry. It is to be viewed as preparatory for AP Biology. Topics covered include scientific methods of investigation, taxonomy, basic chemistry, cytology, basic genetics, survey of kingdoms, and ecology. Course content and activities are foundational to AP Biology. Students not planning to take AP Biology find this course to be excellent preparation for university introductory Biology. (530) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) BIOLOGY 1.33 credit (1.07 weight) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry. Students must apply for admission into this course. This college-level course is designed for academically talented students who have the interest, time, and ability to pursue study of a freshman college Biology and to prepare for taking the AP Biology exam in May. It builds upon concepts mastered in Biology and Chemistry. Topics covered will include organic chemistry, cellular biology, metabolism, applied genetics, taxonomy, anatomy/physiology of representatives from major kingdoms, and human biology. This course requires significant outside reading and class preparations, and utilizes sophisticated lab activities. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam. -37-
(563) NATURAL SCIENCE 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of High School Science and Biology or Technical Physics. This course is designed to concentrate on conservation and ecological issues dealing with the following: water, air, soil, trees, resource management, eco-system, balance of nature, wild life, pollution control and study, energy sources, global issues, and career exploration. (552) EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of High School Science and Biology or Technical Physics. Man has always been intrigued by the earth-space rela tionship; yet, both of these entities remain mysteries to us. This course is designed to acquaint academic and general learners alike with their home, the earth, and its relationship to other celestial bodies in space. Within the various lessons presented, learners are introduced to the so-called "four earths" (that is, the solid lithosphere, the gaseous atmosphere, the liquid hydrosphere, and the living biosphere), as well as the sun, moon, planets, stars, con stellations, and galaxies. In addition, basic laboratory work including collection techniques and projects, supplemented by individual reporting and field trips, enhance the course. (522) CHEMISTRY 1.17 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra 2 and Biology. This course is designed to acquaint the student with both the mathematics of chemistry and the important fundamen tal concepts of inorganic chemistry which are needed for further study in the science of chemistry. Three broad areas are considered: (1) The structure of matter which includes an in-depth study of the atomic theory, (2) the composition of matter, which includes the various concepts of bonding, and (3) the changes that matter undergoes, which includes equation writing, and stoichiometric relationships. (521) ADVANCED CHEMISTRY 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry. This advanced level chemistry course is designed for the academically oriented students who have successfully completed Chemistry. This course is to be viewed as preparatory for AP Chemistry. Topics covered include measurement and matter; atoms; ions; molecules; stoichiometric calculations; chemical formula and equations; aqueous solution and stoichiometry; thermochemistry; electronic structure of atoms; periodic properties; bond theory and molecular geometry; gases; and intramolecular forces. Course content and laboratory activities are foundational to AP Chemistry. Students not planning to take AP Chemistry find this course to be an excellent preparation for a college introductory chemistry course. (520) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CHEMISTRY 1.33 credit (1.07 weight) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Chemistry and Algebra 2. An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment. This college-level course is designed for academically talented students who have the interest, time and ability to pursue a study of a freshman level college chemistry course, and to prepare for taking the AP Chemistry exam in May. The course builds upon concepts mastered in Chemistry. Topics covered include nomenclature, quantum theory, equations, stoichiometry, structure, bonding, kinetic molecular theory, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry and biological chemistry. This course requires significant outside time for class preparation, and utilizes sophisticated laboratory equipment. Students in the AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam. -38- (511) PHYSICS 1.17 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of Chemistry, Trigonometry or enrolled in Trigonometry. Physics is the study of the external structure of matter and the existing energy relationships. A theoret ical-practical approach to this study is used, presenting a logical sequence of events that must occur and the mathematical proof of that sequence. Topics include vector analysis of motion and force, dynamics, kinemat ics, thermodynamics, and wave mechanics in relation to sound, light, and optics. (510) TECHNICAL PHYSICS 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 or Integrated Algebra. This course addresses basic physics concepts such as work and resistance in the contexts of four systems: mechanical, thermal, fluid and electrical. The purpose of the course is to provide a solid basis in physics for students continuing onto a two year technical degree. (509) HONORS PHYSICS 1.17 credit (1.04 weight) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Chemistry, Trigonometry or enrolled in Trigonometry and Teacher Recommendation. Physics is the study of the relationship between and among matter and energy. This course examines the mathematical nature of these relationships and how various phenomena can be observed and utilized in many situations. Topics include vector analysis of motion and force, dynamics, kinematics, and thermodynamics. This course was developed to provide an opportunity for those students who are interested in pursuing a science major in college to be in a challenging academic course that prepares them for college science courses. Topics include a few wave topics beyond the material that the physics course covers with added math rigor. -39-
Students who elect to study business may do so for a variety of reasons. They may be interested in business education because they want to learn about investments, further develop keyboarding and computer skills, or understand how economic principles apply to life. They may study business, including keyboarding, word processing, or computer applications, because they intend to go to work immediately after graduating from high school or to a community college. Some study business to learn the basics of entrepreneurship so they can start their own business. Still others may have decided that pursuing a college degree in business is their goal so they study business, including courses such as accounting, business and personal law or retailing and marketing at the high school level, in order to prepare for higher education. Whatever the goals of students might be in the field of business, they can identify with the performance expectations and workplace readiness skills acquired in business education courses. The Business Education department has proposed that all graduating seniors from Bellefonte High School be required to earn at least a .5 credit in selected course offerings by the 2014 graduation. The department strongly suggests Personal Finance, but a graduating senior may opt out of that course with a credit in Accounting, Business and Personal Law, Entrepreneurship, or a half credit in Retail/Marketing or What’s Going on with the Economy. (614) INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 1.0 credit This course is a preliminary course for all students. Because of its focus on all aspects of business, it is useful for any student, regardless of future career plans. This practical course emphasizes money, consumer roles, communication, travel, shipping, transportation, and job skills. (622) ACCOUNTING 1 1.0 credit This course provides a competency based approach in which the fundamental accounting cycle is taught. Accounting 1 concentrates on the recording of business transactions for small service-type businesses and merchandising businesses. Workbook problems and a business simulation project are used for a practical approach to learning. Included are journals, ledgers, cash payments, sales, accounts receivable and payable, business reports, payroll records, and taxes. Accounting 1 is NOT just for "business students." This is a MUST course for academic students who plan to further their education in a variety of professional areas in the business field. For non-academic students, this course offers practical, every day understanding of personal recordkeeping. (621) ACCOUNTING 2 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Accounting 1. This second year course also provides a competency based approach that builds upon the equation and system approaches which were learned in Accounting 1. Keeping records for departments, partnerships, and computerized accounting are some of the areas pre sented. Class time is spent on workbook problems, busi ness simulations, and computer simulations. -40-
(624) PERSONAL FINANCE 0.5 credit This is a great course for life! Topics include personal and career financial planning, money management, consumer purchasing and credit, savings and investing, retirement planning and personal income tax preparation. Students learn to create budgets, maintain a checking account, reconcile their bank statements, analyze credit card offers, keep themselves out of debt, and compute their own income taxes by hand and by using tax software. This class will also use the Stock Market Game simulation to learn about stock and bond trading. Be smart about your own money; learn how to handle your personal finances! (12105) WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE ECONOMY 0.5 credit This course will focus on analyzing economic principles by examining current trends, decisions, and economic conditions. Students will analyze the reasoning behind economic decisions and what led consumers, businesses and the government to those decisions. Topics such as the National Debt, healthcare, supply and demand, price, inflation, trade, interest rates, and currency/exchange will be discussed. Much of the class time will allow for research into topics that interest the students. On-line resources are maximized in this course. Students will be expected to actively participate in Round Table discussions and read current economic news. The class will also play the Stock Market Game as a tool to learn the market and how it is integral to our economy. (12001) FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA 1.0 credit This class provides the opportunity for students to participate in Future Business Leaders of America without taking away time from their other involvements. Students are able to select from 53 competitive events both on the individual and team level including Accounting, Business Law, C++ Programming, Digital Video Production, Economics, Java Programming, Marketing, Public Speaking, Website Development, Word Processing, and many more. Students should be prepared to be a part of the academic club when joining this class. Students will pay the dues and compete with students/schools in the region, state, and/or nation. In addition to preparing for these events, students are introduced to general business topics and life lessons to prepare for any future endeavors. Students are also given the opportunity to serve on various committees, obtain leadership roles within the organization and acquire community service hours. This course may involve fundraising. (12054BL) BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LAW 1.0 credit Prerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status. Legal issues arise out of life experiences. These issues affect consumers, employees, business owners, and ordinary citizens. This course introduces you to legal terminology, rights, responsibilities, and remedies. Specific areas covered include sources of law, criminal law, trial procedures, contracts, marriage and divorce, home-buying, warranties, and ethics. Issues facing minors are discussed. This course is practical for anyone in dealing with personal legal matters. It also provides a solid foundation for those who are interested in careers in law, law enforcement, business, or political science. A mock trial simulation may be utilized. -41- (618) ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1.0 credit Prerequisite: 10th, 11th or 12th grade status. Many people would like to own or manage a business. This course gives students an understanding of what businesses are, how they operate, and how they are managed. Students acquire knowledge of what is necessary to manage a successful business and discover the importance of business in our global economy. An awareness of career opportunities is attained. Business and marketing plans are devised; advertising is developed. It is possible that students in this class will receive hands-on experience in running a business through the operation of a school-based student store. (617) RETAIL/MARKETING 0.5 credit Retail businesses are found in every community. The field of marketing includes some of the highest paying occupations in business. This course is designed to introduce students to the nature and scope of retail merchandising to help them acquire the skill and knowledge essential to perform a variety of retail activities, and to understand what is required in retail management or retail business ownership. Marketing includes a full range of tools, ranging from product and service planning to marketing-information management to financing and distribution. Whether you are planning to own your own business or simply working for someone else, marketing knowledge and skills helps you reach your goals. (612) DESKTOP PUBLISHING (Presentations, Publisher, & Creating Web Pages) 0.5 credit Desktop Publishing is taught using three popular Microsoft software packages. Desktop Publishing has become a necessary skill for most busy offices, educational settings, churches and other organizations to create newsletters, flyers, advertising brochures, bulletins, and web pages. This course gives our students the opportunity to learn readily available software packages that more and more businesses/organizations are using on an everyday basis. Presentations are taught using Microsoft PowerPoint. This powerful, but easy-to-use graphics program, is used to create professional quality slide presentations. PowerPoint helps students develop confidence in any written or oral project that they may have to present in another course. The second component is Microsoft Publisher. Publisher is a part of the Microsoft Office package. Publisher is a basic publishing software that allows our students to get an understanding of how professional printing companies create digital publications. The third component of this course is creating web pages. We incorporate Google Docs. Students learn how to create and manage web sites and pages, create tables and frames, add graphics to web pages and change their properties. (644) KEYBOARDING 0.5 credit -42- Students develop finger dexterity, skill, and proficiencies necessary for quick and accurate information processing on any keyboard. Correct key-stroking is stressed. Students also demonstrate their knowledge of word processing as a labor enhancing and problem-solving tool utilizing touch keyboarding skills and document processing in order to format letters, simple tables, memorandums, and reports using Microsoft Word. This course provides the keyboarding basics necessary for future academic requirements and job placement. It is geared towards students who are: 1) new to keying or do not key efficiently; 2) looking to increase keying speed and accuracy; or 3) interested in learning a basic overview of Microsoft Word and document processing. (643) WORD PROCESSING 0.5 credit Microsoft Word is the most frequently used Microsoft product. Students are required to apply decision-making skills to document formatting and will complete a variety of word processing functions including formatting paragraphs, margins and tabs; moving, copying and replacing text; printing and page formatting; and creating, editing, and converting tables and columns through comprehensive projects. Students also work with advanced Microsoft Word topics such as mail merge, graphics, templates and wizards, macros, and forms. This is a self paced course so students can work at their own pace as long as they meet quarterly benchmarks of progress. Students should be proficient in typing upon entering this course. (646) WORD PROCESSING EXPERT 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Word Processing This course expands students’ knowledge of what Microsoft Word can do for them, for their career, and for their company. It is designed to show students how to use their word processing skills to complete amazing workplace projects and explore professional development topics related to document processing and business. In addition, students learn more advanced topics in Word and have the opportunity to earn community service hours using their skills! (651) COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: (Spreadsheeting & Database Management) 0.5 credit Recommended for all Accounting 1 & 2 students. This course combines two popular computer applications that are available for home or office – spreadsheets and database management. Spreadsheets are the second largest selling business software. Database management helps track information for businesses and individuals. Each part of this course helps students with other courses throughout high school. In the spreadsheeting part of the course we use Microsoft Excel. Spreadsheeting enables students to design, create, calculate, edit, save, retrieve, modify, analyze, and print graphs, charts, and reports. The database component of the course is taught using Microsoft Access. Students approach the course as if they were the database developer. This approach to learning about database management allows students to better understand someone else’s database design, as well as to better design their own database. -43-
(831) FOODS 1 0.5 credit Foods 1 is a basic nutrition and food preparation course for anyone interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Topics discussed include nutrition, food choices, weight control, sports nutrition, basic food preparation techniques, meal planning and food shopping. Students plan and prepare a variety of foods from the food pyramid as well as a family meal. Athletes as well as students interested in nursing, sports medicine, or foods and nutrition should take this basic introduction to nutrition. (832) FOODS 2 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Foods 1. Foods 2 explores current issues, nutrition, and food preparation techniques and builds upon nutrition basics presented in Foods 1. Areas of study include protein foods, legumes, fats and oils, seasonings, vegetarian diets, meal service, and careers in the food industry. Students plan and prepare a buffet meal. Students considering a career in the food industry or students interested in advanced food preparation techniques are encouraged to take this course. (833) FOODS AROUND THE WORLD 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Foods 1. Foods Around the World explores the food customs, choices, and preparation techniques of other cultures. Diets from the regional United States as well as many foreign countries will be studied for content, nutrition, and preparation. A variety of foods from around the world are prepared. World food problems and new technologies in foods are also discussed. (822) CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1 1.0 credit This course begins with the study of the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of the preschool child. This provides the foundation on which students plan, supervise, and evaluate group activities for children ages three to five who are enrolled in the preschool laboratory. Providing information, practical experience, and personal development education, this course is of value to students interested in parenting skills, careers in early childhood education, elementary education, and other careers related to children. A good attendance and discipline record is essential to working in this program. Working with pre-school aged children on a consistent basis requires a commitment to be present and to be a positive role model. -44-
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