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VC Science Electives: Core 4 Science and AP Courses

Discover the Core 4 Science program and AP courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Motivated students can engage in research and advanced studies. Explore various science career paths.

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VC Science Electives: Core 4 Science and AP Courses

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  1. VCHS Science Program: The Core 4

  2. VC Science Electives Program College Electives Science Research AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics High School Electives Elements of Science Basic Physics Speak to your science teacher/guidance counselor about ways for motivated students to take the Core 4 Science courses and access science electives!

  3. VC Science Electives • Science Research I, II, III • 3-year SUNY Albany course starting in grade 10 • 12 college credits & 3 Regents elective credits • Motivated students looking to do research in any field • Design, conduct , report on an original experiment • Present at science competitions like Intel or Siemens • Attempt to have research paper published

  4. Advanced Placement Science Courses • Motivated students looking to go beyond the basics learned in Regents science classes (equivalent of a first year college science course) • Extensive lab experiences with formal written lab reports • Students take the AP exam at the end of the course and may be eligible for college credit • Prerequisite: Mastery (minimum 85 or higher) of corresponding Regents science course or a science teacher recommendation

  5. VC Science Electives • Advanced Placement Biology • Major areas of study: molecules and cells, genetics and evolution, organisms and populations • Prerequisite: Mastery of Regents Living Environment and successful completion of (or concurrent enrollment in ) Regents Chemistry

  6. VC Science Electives • Advanced Placement Chemistry • Major goal: attain depth of understanding of chemical problems, with emphasis on the mathematical formulation of the principles of chemistry • Major areas of study: structure and states of matter, chemical reactions, descriptive chemistry and extensive lab experiences • Prerequisites: Mastery of Regents Chemistry & Math 11

  7. VC Science Electives • Advanced Placement Physics (C) • Major goal: develop an understanding of principles of physics and the ability to apply them in the solution of problems. • Major areas of study: calculus-based Newtonian mechanics (2 dimensional motion, work and energy) • Prerequisites: Mastery of Regents Physics & Math 11

  8. VC Science Electives • Elements of Science • Alternative to Regents Chemistry • Basic concepts of chemistry and physics • No scheduled lab period (labs incorporated in class)  • Fulfills NYS mandated 3rd credit of science

  9. VC Science Electives • Basics Physics • Alternative to Regents Physics • Basic concepts of physics • No scheduled lab period (labs incorporated in class)  • 4th credit of science • Prerequisite: Elements of Science or Regents Chemistry

  10. Biology Medical Field Veterinary Sciences Landscaping Forestry Environmental Science Forensics Traditional Science Careers Earth Science • Oceanography • Atmospheric Sciences • Space Sciences • Energy Resources • Geology • Agricultural Sciences Chemistry • Pharmaceutical Industry • Foods & Flavoring • Cosmetics/Fragrances • Materials Science • Agricultural Chemistry • Pulp & Paper Chemistry Physics • Engineering • Nuclear Medicine • Computers/Software • Aerospace • Radiation Protection • Telecommunications

  11. Other Careers in Science • Law: Attorney—Environmental Law, DNA evidence, Patents; Crime scene investigation • Construction: Architect, Hazardous Waste Management, Environmental Consultant • Education: Teacher, Lab Assistant, Museum career • Journalism: Science textbook writing, Technical writer/editor, Science news reporter, Meteorologist • Art: Computer graphics, Illustrator of Science textbooks or magazines, Science website design • Sales: Medical equipment, Lab equipment/supplies—chemicals, lab ware, microscopes • Government: Consultations on biomedical or environmental legislation, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Food & Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency

  12. Welcome to the High School Science Department Biology Earth Science Chemistry Physics For more information stop by the Science Office: Mr. Fracalossi, Science Supervisor OR speak with your science teacher or guidance counselor

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