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| First Semester
(Fall 2010) |
Second Semester
(Spring 2011) |
Ornithology: The Study of Birds
Explore the lives of birds from an ecological perspective. Learn methods
used to study birds in the field. Take field trips to various habitats
in Georgia. Students will have the opportunity to see and touch real,
live birds!
Instructor: Mr. Chris Showalter
Day/Time: Mon and Thurs 3:00 p.m. – 5:00
p.m.;
two required Saturday field trips.
Credit: 0.5 Carnegie Unit |
Ornithology: The Study of Birds
Explore the lives of birds from an ecological perspective. Learn methods
used to study birds in the field. Take field trips to various habitats
in Georgia. Students will have the opportunity to see and touch real,
live birds!
Instructor: Mr. Chris Showalter
Day/Time: Mon and Thurs 3:00 p.m. – 5:00
p.m.;
two required Saturday field trips.
Credit: 0.5 Carnegie Unit |
Ecosystems Alive
Ecosystems will be examined in the field from the perspective of a naturalist.
A variety of natural communities in Atlanta will be explored. This
is a field course, so students will be exploring wetlands, lakes, streams
and forests up close and personal!
Instructor: Dr. Larry Wilson
Day/Time: Mon and/or Thurs. 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.;
one required Saturday field trip.
Credit: 0.5 Carnegie Unit |
Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles
Students will have hands-on experiences with amphibians and reptiles
using the lab and the field. Field trips will include a trip to
the Georgia mountains, in “The Great Cryptobranchus Chase." Students
will observe and survey frogs, salamanders and snakes in a variety
of habitats.
Instructor: Dr. Larry Wilson
Day/Time: Mon and/or Thurs. 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.;
two
required Saturday field trips.
Credit: 0.5 Carnegie Unit |
Stream Ecology
Learn about streams and the aquatic life they support by taking field
trips, collecting and studying stream organisms and observing different
types of stream environments in Georgia.
Instructor: Mr. Al Tate
Day/Time: Mon 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.;
two
Saturday (all day) field trips and one weekend field trip.
Credit: 0.5 Carnegie Unit |
Wetland Ecology
Students will visit a variety of wetland environments to study vegetation,
soil, hydrology and animal life commonly found there. Students will
learn how to recognize legally defined or jurisdictional wetlands
and participate in field studies.
Instructor: Mr. Al Tate
Day/Time: Mon 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; two
Saturday field trips and one weekend trip.
Credit: 0.5 Carnegie Unit |
Forensic Science
Examine the tools and scientific techniques used to solve crimes. This
class will have a primary focus on the chemical aspect of forensics.
Techniques include DNA, blood splatter, arson and explosive analysis.
Field trips include visits to the GBI and Medical Examiners' Office
similar to those seen on CSI.
Instructor: Mr. Adrian Elliott or Mr. Steven Brown
Day/Time: Tues and Thurs 3:00 p.m. – 5:30
p.m.
Field trips may be scheduled during school hours.
Prerequisite: Chemistry.
Credit: 0.5 Carnegie Unit |
Forensic Science
Examine the tools and scientific techniques used to solve crimes. This
class will have a primary focus on the chemical aspect of forensics.
Techniques include DNA, blood splatter, arson and explosive analysis.
Field trips include visits to the GBI and Medical Examiners' Office
similar to those seen on CSI.
Instructor: Mr. Adrian Elliott or Mr. Steven Brown
Day/Time: Tues and Thurs 3:00 p.m. – 5:30
p.m.
Field trips may be scheduled during school hours.
Prerequisite: Chemistry.
Credit: 0.5 Carnegie Unit |
The following courses require
that you attend both semesters |
Advanced Placement Chemistry
AP Chemistry is a full-year college-level chemistry course designed
for students who intend to major in a sciencerelated field. This
course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry
course usually taken during the first college year. Students
will attain a deep understanding of fundamentals and a reasonable
competence in dealing with
chemical problems.
Instructor: Ms. Vashonda Dailey
Day/Time: Mon and Thurs 3:00 p.m. – 5:30
p.m.
Prerequisites: Chemistry, Algebra II
Credit: 1.0 Carnegie Unit
|
Advanced Placement Physics
A two-semester course in calculus-based physics for prospective science
and engineering majors. Our course emphasizes experimental work and
problem solving, and can give successful students a year of college
credit.
Instructor: Mr. Michael Dowling
Day/Time: Mon and Thurs 3:30 p.m. – 6:00
p.m.
Prerequisites: Calculus (concurrently), Physics (recommended)
Credit: 1.0 Carnegie Unit |
Science of Food
This is a multi-disciplinary course designed to introduce students to
the field of food science. The course content covers many aspects of
food production from farm to table. These include agricultural practices,
processing, food safety, nutrition, new product development, packaging
and sensory evaluation. Students will develop technical skills in microbiology,
chemistry and physical science through many lab activities. Additionally,
the class will visit regional food production and research facilities.
Instructor: Ms. Stacy Byrd
Day/Time: Tues and Thurs 3:00 p.m. – 5:30
p.m.;
one Saturday field trip.
Prerequisite: Biology.
Credit: 1.0 Carnegie Unit |
Robotics and Engineering l and ll
This two semester, project-based course will introduce students to basic CAD principles used in the robotics industry and present the interrelationship of various technology systems. Each semester is independent of the other. Fall semester is a prerequisite for Spring, but students may attend Fall only. We will use AutoDesk Inventor software to design robotic components, interface with a CNC router and construct with appropriate tooling. The students will compete in the BEST Robotics challenge at Southern Polytechnic State
University. If they advance to the Regionals, they will also compete at South's BEST at Auburn University in December. The students will utilize current technology to develop an understanding of skills required for designing and constructing a robot that has to perform specific functions. Part of the competition involves project management, contest, a table display, logo design and formal presentation. As we approach competition dates, we will be required to meet more often than regularly scheduled.
Instructor: Dr. Debi Huffman
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. with additional time TBD.
Credit: 1.0 Carnegie Unit |
It
is the policy of the DeKalb County School System not to discriminate
on the basis of age, gender, race, color,
religion, national origin, disability or handicap in its education
programs, activities or employment practices. |
