1. (college credit available)
Advanced Courses
(college credit available)
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
AP Chem
Physics/AP 1
AP Phys 2/C
Physical Sci 1 & 2
Geology
Material Science
Life Sciences
Anatomy &
Physiology
AP Biology
Biology 1 & 2
Zoology
AP Env Sci
Ecology
PBS/HBS/MI
CCP
Engineering
IED
POE
CEA
CIM

2. Honors Anatomy and Physiology
1 credit
Advanced Life Science
Topics:
Levels of Organization: 
Biochemistry, Cells, and Tissues
Support and Movement: Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
Control and Regulation:  Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Fluids and Transport:  Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems
Environmental Exchange: 
Respiratory, Digestive, and Excretory Systems

3. Ecology 1 credit Advanced Life Science Topics: Sustainability
Renewable/Nonrenewable Energy and Resources
Pond/Stream Ecology
Predator/Prey Interactions
Natural Selection/Evolution
Composting
Invasive/Exotic/Endangered Species
Solid Waste Management
Air/Water Pollution
Global Climate Change

4. Zoology 1 credit Advanced Life Science Topics: Study of Animal Kingdom
Classification
Vertebrate and Invertebrate Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Aquatic Biology
Ohio Native Animals

5. AP Biology 1 credit Advanced Life Science Prerequisite: Biology
(honors or regular)
Test in May for potential credit
Topics:
Cell Structures/Processes
Cell Reproduction
Genetics/DNA/Protein Synthesis
Biotechnology
Natural Selection/Evolution
Human Body Systems
Plant Biology
Ecosystem Structure

6. AP Environmental Science
1 credit
Advanced Life Science
Test in May for potential credit
Topics:
Physical Earth Systems
Biological Earth Systems
Land and Water Use
Human Populations
Energy Resources and Consumption
Pollution
Sustainability
Global Environmental Change

7. Health Pathway Courses

8. Health Pathway Courses
Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS)
introduces students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems
→ revolves around murder mystery
Human Body Systems (HBS)
examines the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis; students build organs and tissues on a skeletal Maniken®

9. Health Pathway Courses
Medical Interventions (MI)
Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. 
1.00 credit
Advanced Life Science
Potential to earn college credit for HBS and MI PBS, HBS, MI can be taken together with core sciences (Bio, Chem, etc.)

10. College Credit Plus Courses Details Medical Terminology
Basic Concepts in Health Care
Introduction to Medical Coding and Reimbursement
Laboratory Theory for Health-related Careers
Clinical Lab Theory at CSCC for Lab Technician Assistant credential
Details
Advanced Life Science Credit
Columbus State CC
Varies from HS credits and 1-2 college semester hours
Self-directed with help from classroom teacher
Can be taken concurrently with other science classes

11. Chemistry/Honors Chemistry
1 credit
Physical Science (Advanced)
Prerequisite: Biology 1 & 2
Topics:
Matter and Density
Atomic Structure
Heat and Energy
Periodic Table
Bonding
Chemical Reactions
Stoichiometry
Equilibrium
Gases
Acids and Bases

12. AP Chemistry 1 credit Advanced Physical Science
Prerequisite: Chemistry
(honors or regular)
Test in May for potential credit
Topics:
Electrochemistry
Acid/Base Titrations
Covalent Bonding
Equilibrium
Solubility
Kinetics
Gases
Thermochemistry
Periodic Table

13. Geology 1 credit Physical Science (Advanced) Topics:
Geology and how it relates to your life
History of Earth
Mineral properties and identification
Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rock properties and identification
Causes and effects plate tectonics
Soil, composting and energy sources

14. Materials Science 1 credit Physical Science (Advanced) Topics:
The nature of materials such as
Metals, ceramics, plastics and composites
Determine how to alter materials based on building needs
Hands on application of various materials
Which materials work best for designing bridges, homes, roadways, etc.
What can be done to improve the properties of the materials

15. Physics Options Central
First year options: Physics, Honors Physics, AP 1
North/South
First year options: Physics, AP 1

16. Physics 1 credit Physical Science (Advanced) First-year Course
Completed Algebra 2
Topics:
Motion
Forces
Work and energy
Momentum
Waves
(sound and optics)
Electricity
Magnetism

17. AP Physics 1 Topics: 1 credit Advanced Physical Science
First-year Course
Algebra-based
Completed Algebra 2
Test in May for potential credit
Topics:
kinematics
dynamics
circular motion and gravitation
energy
momentum
simple harmonic motion
torque and rotational motion
electric charge and force
DC circuits
waves and sound

18. AP Physics 2 Topics: 1 credit fluids Advanced Physical Science
thermodynamics
electrical force, field and potential
electric circuits
magnetism and electromagnetic induction
geometric and physical optics
quantum, atomic and nuclear physics
1 credit
Advanced Physical Science
Second-year Course
Algebra-based
Completed Precalculus
Test in May for potential credit

19. AP Physics C: Mechanics
1 credit
Advanced Physical Science
Prerequisite: Physics or Honors Physics
Completed Calculus
Test in May for potential credit
Topics:
One and two dimensional motion
Motion as described by derivatives
Motion as described by vectors
Newton’s Laws of Motion (calculus forms)
Forces as described by vectors
Friction and drag forces
Work and energy
Momentum
Angular motion and torque

20. Engineering Pathway Courses

21. Engineering Pathway Courses
1.00 credit
General Elective (not science)
IED, POE, CEA & CIM can be taken together with core sciences (Bio, Chem, etc.)
Potential to earn college credit
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
Students learn about the design process, basics of 3D design, modeling software, and a variety of engineering skills 

22. Engineering Pathway Courses
Principles of Engineering (POE)
Mechanisms
Material Strength and Structure
Automation
Kinematics
Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
Residential Design
Commercial Building Systems
3-D Design Software
Principles of Engineering (POE) is a foundation course of the Project Lead the Way Engineering Program that follows Introduction to Engineering and Design (IED). This survey course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a post-secondary engineering course of study. Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of materials and structures, automation, and kinematics. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.

23. Engineering Pathway Courses
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
Principles of Manufacturing
Manufacturing Process
Elements of Automation
Integration of Manufacturing Elements
using computers to control a production process