Regents-level Sciences
Regents-level sciences, based on state syllabi, are designed for students pursuing a Regents diploma, either with or without a Regents sequence in science. Laboratory work with successfully written reports is required for all Regents sciences. Students taking a Regents science course must pass a Regents examination to receive Regents credit for that course.
Regents Earth Science, 1 unit
The five areas of investigation in Regents Earth Science are the processes of change, the Earth model, the Earth's energy budget, the rock cycle and the history of the Earth. This course is suitable for both college and non-college bound students.
PREREQUISITE: 8th grade science, 8th grade math.
Regents Biology, 1 unit
This course provides students with a basic understanding of biological processes and generalizations. Topics include unity and diversity in living things, maintenance in living things, human physiology, reproduction and development, genetics, evolution, and ecology. This course is suitable for both college and non-college bound students. PREREQUISITE: 8th grade science.
Regents Chemistry, 1 unit
This course provides students with a modern view of the fundamental concepts of chemistry. It includes the following topics: matter and energy, atomic structure, bonding, the periodic table, the mathematics of chemistry, kinetics and equilibrium, acids and bases, redox and electrochemistry, organic chemistry, applications of chemical principles, and nuclear chemistry. Suitable for college bound students only.
PREREQUISITE: Course I and Course II (preferred) Regents Math.
Regents Physics, 1 unit
This course provides students with a modern view of the fundamental concepts of physics. The four areas covered are mechanics, waves, electricity, magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. Suitable for college bound students only.
PREREQUISITE: Course II and Course III (preferred) Regents Math or permission of instructor.
Engineering, 1 unit
Environmental Science, 1 unit
Food Science, 1 unit
AP Environmental Science, 1 unit