Biological Sciences

These pathways allow you to choose high school courses or concurrent courses which earn you both high school and college credit. In this example, if you take all the concurrent courses available you’ll enter college with 10 of your 41 college courses completed.

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Choosing the concurrent courses can save you both time and money on college. Follow the path to see all the benefits.
 

Grade 9

English 9
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; ENGLISH 9A, ENGLISH 9B
Honors course available

English 9 is a course that uses texts of high complexity to provide an integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in order to ready students for college and career. Students must think critically while actively reading for explicit and implicit meaning as they examine both literary and informational texts. 

Students will write for a variety of purposes including developing and supporting argumentative claims, creating informative and expository responses, and crafting narratives that develop real or imagined events. The course places an emphasis on identifying and using textual evidence to support critical analysis whether it be for a written or spoken response. Finally, students will acquire effective listening, viewing, and speaking skills and be able to transfer those specific skills into a collaborative setting. 

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HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; ENGLISH 9A, ENGLISH 9B
Honors course available

English 9 is a course that uses texts of high complexity to provide an integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in order to ready students for college and career. Students must think critically while actively reading for explicit and implicit meaning as they examine both literary and informational texts. 

Students will write for a variety of purposes including developing and supporting argumentative claims, creating informative and expository responses, and crafting narratives that develop real or imagined events. The course places an emphasis on identifying and using textual evidence to support critical analysis whether it be for a written or spoken response. Finally, students will acquire effective listening, viewing, and speaking skills and be able to transfer those specific skills into a collaborative setting. 

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Algebra 1
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: ALGEBRA 1A, ALGEBRA 1B
Honors course available

The course content will include a rigorous approach to solving, graphing, and writing linear quadratic, rational, and exponential functions. You will develop mathematical knowledge that will increase your ability to communicate and reason with mathematical concepts. This course offers a solid foundation for further study of mathematical relationships.



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HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: ALGEBRA 1A, ALGEBRA 1B
Honors course available

The course content will include a rigorous approach to solving, graphing, and writing linear quadratic, rational, and exponential functions. You will develop mathematical knowledge that will increase your ability to communicate and reason with mathematical concepts. This course offers a solid foundation for further study of mathematical relationships.



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Geometry
PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA 1
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: GEOMETRY A, GEOMETRY B
Honors course available

Included in this course is a study of both two and three-dimensional shapes, congruence, similarity, transformations and the relationships between geometric shapes. You will develop mathematical knowledge that will increase your ability to communicate and reason with mathematical concepts. This course offers a solid foundation for further study of mathematical relationships.



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PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA 1
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: GEOMETRY A, GEOMETRY B
Honors course available

Included in this course is a study of both two and three-dimensional shapes, congruence, similarity, transformations and the relationships between geometric shapes. You will develop mathematical knowledge that will increase your ability to communicate and reason with mathematical concepts. This course offers a solid foundation for further study of mathematical relationships.



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Biology
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; BIOLOGY A, BIOLOGY B
Honors course available
This course allows you to learn about living organisms, including humans, and their interactions with each other and their surroundings. This includes investigations regarding the health of human beings, animals, organisms, and entire ecosystems. You will learn how the advances in the study of biology impact society and each of us as individuals and, in turn, how we each have an impact on the organisms and environment around us. Ultimately and ideally, this will culminate in a newfound appreciation for the interdependence of life on Earth.

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HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; BIOLOGY A, BIOLOGY B
Honors course available
This course allows you to learn about living organisms, including humans, and their interactions with each other and their surroundings. This includes investigations regarding the health of human beings, animals, organisms, and entire ecosystems. You will learn how the advances in the study of biology impact society and each of us as individuals and, in turn, how we each have an impact on the organisms and environment around us. Ultimately and ideally, this will culminate in a newfound appreciation for the interdependence of life on Earth.

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HST 100 / HST 101
Concurrent Credit Course
COLLEGE: ASU COURSE HST 100 (Fall)
Global History to 1500

Surveys human origins; early civilizations in Africa and Eurasia; the ancient Mediterranean; the pre-Columbian Americas; the rise of Islam and Muslim empires; medieval Europe; the Indian sub-continent and imperial China, to 1500.


COLLEGE: ASU COURSE HST 101 (Spring)
Global History Since 1500

Surveys Africa, the Americas, and Eurasia; changes in communication, communities, demography, economics, environment, politics, religion, technology, warfare, and women.

Enrollment Requirements: Credit is allowed for only HST 101 or SGS 111
CONCURRENT HS CREDIT HISTORY
COLLEGE: ASU COURSE HST 100 (Fall)
Global History to 1500

Surveys human origins; early civilizations in Africa and Eurasia; the ancient Mediterranean; the pre-Columbian Americas; the rise of Islam and Muslim empires; medieval Europe; the Indian sub-continent and imperial China, to 1500.


COLLEGE: ASU COURSE HST 101 (Spring)
Global History Since 1500

Surveys Africa, the Americas, and Eurasia; changes in communication, communities, demography, economics, environment, politics, religion, technology, warfare, and women.

Enrollment Requirements: Credit is allowed for only HST 101 or SGS 111
CONCURRENT HS CREDIT HISTORY
World History
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Honors course available

World History provides students with an overview of the history of human society from early civilization to the contemporary period, examining political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural developments. World History includes geographical studies, but not to the same extent explicitly taught as geography.

HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Honors course available

World History provides students with an overview of the history of human society from early civilization to the contemporary period, examining political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural developments. World History includes geographical studies, but not to the same extent explicitly taught as geography.

 
Foreign Language Year 1
 
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ARS 100 / AME 111
Concurrent Credit Course
COLLEGE: ASU COURSE ARS 100
Introduction to Art

Provides an introduction to the understanding and enjoyment of art through the study of painting, sculpture, design, photography, and the decorative arts. Students gain an awareness of meaning, functions, and significance of art, while learning an art-related vocabulary and a set of analytical tools for discussing and understanding art from around the world.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): Non-Art majors; Credit is allowed for only ARS 100 or ARS 300

COLLEGE: ASU COURSE AME 111
Intro to Digital Culture

Examines the effects of digital technology on the way we live, communicate, learn, and create. Proposes that we are moving towards a hybrid (physical-digital) existence and culture. Traces that evolution, looks at current examples of hybrid cultural processes and outcomes, and discusses possible future trends. Discusses how these changes are influencing the work and career possibilities of people involved in all aspects of human culture. Comprises diverse readings, media products, class interaction, group discussion and hands-on collaborative projects exploring concepts covered in class. Also includes a number of guest lectures from ASU faculty.

Enrollment Requirements: Credit is allowed for only AME 111 or 194 (Introduction to Digital Culture)
CONCURRENT HS FINE ARTS
COLLEGE: ASU COURSE ARS 100
Introduction to Art

Provides an introduction to the understanding and enjoyment of art through the study of painting, sculpture, design, photography, and the decorative arts. Students gain an awareness of meaning, functions, and significance of art, while learning an art-related vocabulary and a set of analytical tools for discussing and understanding art from around the world.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): Non-Art majors; Credit is allowed for only ARS 100 or ARS 300

COLLEGE: ASU COURSE AME 111
Intro to Digital Culture

Examines the effects of digital technology on the way we live, communicate, learn, and create. Proposes that we are moving towards a hybrid (physical-digital) existence and culture. Traces that evolution, looks at current examples of hybrid cultural processes and outcomes, and discusses possible future trends. Discusses how these changes are influencing the work and career possibilities of people involved in all aspects of human culture. Comprises diverse readings, media products, class interaction, group discussion and hands-on collaborative projects exploring concepts covered in class. Also includes a number of guest lectures from ASU faculty.

Enrollment Requirements: Credit is allowed for only AME 111 or 194 (Introduction to Digital Culture)
CONCURRENT HS FINE ARTS
Art History
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; ART HISTORY A, ART HISTORY B

The course looks at characteristics of culture and art, primarily in the Western world, from prehistoric times up to the modern day. By exploring major turning points in history such as the first tools made, the first civilizations formed, and the rise and fall of major empires and religions you will more easily make connections to the artworks created. The course will also emphasize the impact culture itself has on the artworks produced in various times and places. You will examine the different types of value we assign to various types of art including aesthetic value, economic value, and social value. And lastly, you will learn about principles of design, which will help to build a common vocabulary for discussing and critiquing art.

HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; ART HISTORY A, ART HISTORY B

The course looks at characteristics of culture and art, primarily in the Western world, from prehistoric times up to the modern day. By exploring major turning points in history such as the first tools made, the first civilizations formed, and the rise and fall of major empires and religions you will more easily make connections to the artworks created. The course will also emphasize the impact culture itself has on the artworks produced in various times and places. You will examine the different types of value we assign to various types of art including aesthetic value, economic value, and social value. And lastly, you will learn about principles of design, which will help to build a common vocabulary for discussing and critiquing art.

 
 

Grade 10

English 10
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; ENGLISH 10A, ENGLISH 10B
Honors course available
This course centers around reading, writing, and critical thinking. Incorporating universal themes found in plays, novels, and poetry, it uses these three skills to challenge you to not just examine texts for what is being expressed— it pushes you to analyze why and how language is used to affect an audience. The course also offers you an opportunity to explore more creative expressions of your acquired knowledge with unique and innovative projects. Finally, it encourages you to claim ownership of your learning, blending independent studies with your guided online experience, echoing a more “real world” reflection of personal accountability and responsibility. View Syllabus View Honors Syllabus
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; ENGLISH 10A, ENGLISH 10B
Honors course available
This course centers around reading, writing, and critical thinking. Incorporating universal themes found in plays, novels, and poetry, it uses these three skills to challenge you to not just examine texts for what is being expressed— it pushes you to analyze why and how language is used to affect an audience. The course also offers you an opportunity to explore more creative expressions of your acquired knowledge with unique and innovative projects. Finally, it encourages you to claim ownership of your learning, blending independent studies with your guided online experience, echoing a more “real world” reflection of personal accountability and responsibility. View Syllabus View Honors Syllabus
 
Geometry
PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA 1
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: GEOMETRY A, GEOMETRY B
Honors course available

Included in this course is a study of both two and three-dimensional shapes, congruence, similarity, transformations and the relationships between geometric shapes. You will develop mathematical knowledge that will increase your ability to communicate and reason with mathematical concepts. This course offers a solid foundation for further study of mathematical relationships.



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PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA 1
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: GEOMETRY A, GEOMETRY B
Honors course available

Included in this course is a study of both two and three-dimensional shapes, congruence, similarity, transformations and the relationships between geometric shapes. You will develop mathematical knowledge that will increase your ability to communicate and reason with mathematical concepts. This course offers a solid foundation for further study of mathematical relationships.



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Algebra 2
PREREQUISITE: GEOMETRY
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: ALGEBRA 2A, ALGEBRA 2B
Honors course available

Included in this course is a study of the complex number system and its properties, factorization, simplification of radicals and polynomials, linear and quadratic functions, graphs and equations, matrices, determinants, rational expressions, probability, and statistics. You will develop mathematical knowledge that will increase your ability to communicate and reason with mathematical concepts. This course offers a solid foundation for further study of mathematical relationships.



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PREREQUISITE: GEOMETRY
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: ALGEBRA 2A, ALGEBRA 2B
Honors course available

Included in this course is a study of the complex number system and its properties, factorization, simplification of radicals and polynomials, linear and quadratic functions, graphs and equations, matrices, determinants, rational expressions, probability, and statistics. You will develop mathematical knowledge that will increase your ability to communicate and reason with mathematical concepts. This course offers a solid foundation for further study of mathematical relationships.



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Chemistry
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; CHEMISTRY A, CHEMISTRY B
Honors course available
In this course, students will investigate the chemistry around them: in medicine they take, services they use, and the food they eat. Each of the key topics covered is brought together under the umbrella of geohealth: the study of human health in the context of ecology, environmental science, climate change, agriculture, waste and water management, and diseases. The course is taught through real world case studies, where students take on the role of a chemist working with a team of experts to investigate medical or environmental issues. In these case studies, students learn about topics like atomic structure, phases of matter, stoichiometry, and thermodynamics in scenario-based learning where they complete projects that require critical thinking, making and testing predictions, application, and synthesizing multiple concepts to succeed.

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HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; CHEMISTRY A, CHEMISTRY B
Honors course available
In this course, students will investigate the chemistry around them: in medicine they take, services they use, and the food they eat. Each of the key topics covered is brought together under the umbrella of geohealth: the study of human health in the context of ecology, environmental science, climate change, agriculture, waste and water management, and diseases. The course is taught through real world case studies, where students take on the role of a chemist working with a team of experts to investigate medical or environmental issues. In these case studies, students learn about topics like atomic structure, phases of matter, stoichiometry, and thermodynamics in scenario-based learning where they complete projects that require critical thinking, making and testing predictions, application, and synthesizing multiple concepts to succeed.

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HST 109 / HST 110
Concurrent Credit Course
COLLEGE: ASU HST 109 (Fall)
United States to 1865
CONCURRENT CREDIT COURSE

Growth of the Republic from colonial times through the Civil War period.


COLLEGE: ASU HST 110 (Spring)
United States Since 1865

Growth of the Republic from the Civil War to the present.

CONCURRENT HS CREDIT HISTORY
COLLEGE: ASU HST 109 (Fall)
United States to 1865
CONCURRENT CREDIT COURSE

Growth of the Republic from colonial times through the Civil War period.


COLLEGE: ASU HST 110 (Spring)
United States Since 1865

Growth of the Republic from the Civil War to the present.

CONCURRENT HS CREDIT HISTORY
US History
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; US HISTORY A, US HISTORY B
Honors course available

US History is the study of the events, people, and culture of the United States over time. In US History Part A, you will learn about the process of historical inquiry, review the events and principles behind the founding of the United States, and then apply historical inquiry to analyze societal issues, trends, and events from the Civil War through the rise of US imperialism. You’ll explore timelines to gain an understanding of how events link to each other, and you’ll analyze historical documents for a firsthand sense of how events unfolded. You’ll also gather evidence from relevant documents and historical texts in order to develop credible explanations of events in US history. You’ll then use that evidence to evaluate change and continuity over time by writing essays and creating presentations about broad periods of historical development.

In US History Part B, you will apply historical inquiry to analyze societal issues, trends, and events of US history from World War I to the present, including the Cold War, Civil Rights and other social movements, the Vietnam War, modern presidencies, and responses to global terrorism. You’ll explore timelines to gain an understanding of how events link to each other, and you’ll analyze historical documents for a firsthand sense of how events unfolded. You’ll also gather evidence from relevant documents and historical texts in order to develop credible explanations of events in US history. You’ll then use that evidence to evaluate change and continuity over time.

HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; US HISTORY A, US HISTORY B
Honors course available

US History is the study of the events, people, and culture of the United States over time. In US History Part A, you will learn about the process of historical inquiry, review the events and principles behind the founding of the United States, and then apply historical inquiry to analyze societal issues, trends, and events from the Civil War through the rise of US imperialism. You’ll explore timelines to gain an understanding of how events link to each other, and you’ll analyze historical documents for a firsthand sense of how events unfolded. You’ll also gather evidence from relevant documents and historical texts in order to develop credible explanations of events in US history. You’ll then use that evidence to evaluate change and continuity over time by writing essays and creating presentations about broad periods of historical development.

In US History Part B, you will apply historical inquiry to analyze societal issues, trends, and events of US history from World War I to the present, including the Cold War, Civil Rights and other social movements, the Vietnam War, modern presidencies, and responses to global terrorism. You’ll explore timelines to gain an understanding of how events link to each other, and you’ll analyze historical documents for a firsthand sense of how events unfolded. You’ll also gather evidence from relevant documents and historical texts in order to develop credible explanations of events in US history. You’ll then use that evidence to evaluate change and continuity over time.

 
Foreign Language Year 2
ASB 102 / GS Elective
Concurrent Credit Course
COLLEGE: ASU ASB 102
Intro to Cultural Anthropology

Introduces concepts and methods of sociocultural anthropology, with illustrative materials from a variety of communities in a globalizing world. Explores the concept of culture and examines a variety of social, political and economic dimensions of how humans organize their lives.


COLLEGE: ASU GS Elective (Spring)
CONCURRENT HS CREDIT ELECTIVE
COLLEGE: ASU ASB 102
Intro to Cultural Anthropology

Introduces concepts and methods of sociocultural anthropology, with illustrative materials from a variety of communities in a globalizing world. Explores the concept of culture and examines a variety of social, political and economic dimensions of how humans organize their lives.


COLLEGE: ASU GS Elective (Spring)
CONCURRENT HS CREDIT ELECTIVE
 

Grade 11

English 11
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; ENGLISH 11A, ENGLISH 11B
Honors course available

English 11 has two main objectives. The first is to help build cultural capital, while you take a historical survey through the American literature timeline. You will then trace a path from the icons of the Colonial era, through the tumultuous 1800s, and stop at today’s Post Modern landscape. The second objective is to help build global citizenship, which will ask you to research, critically think, and write about the issues that are most crucial, most vital, and most affecting life around the world. Together, these objectives work to build upon the skills of the past while exploring the potential for a brighter future.

HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; ENGLISH 11A, ENGLISH 11B
Honors course available

English 11 has two main objectives. The first is to help build cultural capital, while you take a historical survey through the American literature timeline. You will then trace a path from the icons of the Colonial era, through the tumultuous 1800s, and stop at today’s Post Modern landscape. The second objective is to help build global citizenship, which will ask you to research, critically think, and write about the issues that are most crucial, most vital, and most affecting life around the world. Together, these objectives work to build upon the skills of the past while exploring the potential for a brighter future.

 
Algebra 2
PREREQUISITE: GEOMETRY
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: ALGEBRA 2A, ALGEBRA 2B
Honors course available

Included in this course is a study of the complex number system and its properties, factorization, simplification of radicals and polynomials, linear and quadratic functions, graphs and equations, matrices, determinants, rational expressions, probability, and statistics. You will develop mathematical knowledge that will increase your ability to communicate and reason with mathematical concepts. This course offers a solid foundation for further study of mathematical relationships.



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PREREQUISITE: GEOMETRY
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: ALGEBRA 2A, ALGEBRA 2B
Honors course available

Included in this course is a study of the complex number system and its properties, factorization, simplification of radicals and polynomials, linear and quadratic functions, graphs and equations, matrices, determinants, rational expressions, probability, and statistics. You will develop mathematical knowledge that will increase your ability to communicate and reason with mathematical concepts. This course offers a solid foundation for further study of mathematical relationships.



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Precalculus
PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA 2
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: PRECALCULUS A, PRECALCULUS B
This is an honors course.
Included in this course is a further depth study of functions, quadratics, logarithms, coordinate geometry, vectors, trigonometry probability and statistics with the addition of differentiation, integration and differential equations. You will develop mathematical knowledge that will increase your ability to communicate and reason with mathematical concepts. This course offer a solid foundation for further study of mathematical relationships.

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PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA 2
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: PRECALCULUS A, PRECALCULUS B
This is an honors course.
Included in this course is a further depth study of functions, quadratics, logarithms, coordinate geometry, vectors, trigonometry probability and statistics with the addition of differentiation, integration and differential equations. You will develop mathematical knowledge that will increase your ability to communicate and reason with mathematical concepts. This course offer a solid foundation for further study of mathematical relationships.

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Physics
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; PHYSICS A, PHYSICS B
Honors course available

This course helps learners understand the technological world in which they live and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. You will learn about the basic principles of physics through a mix of theoretical and practical studies. You will also gain an understanding of how science is studied and practiced, and become aware that the results of scientific research can have both good and bad effects on individuals, communities, and the environment. You will participate in regular in-person labs (with materials available at home or a school lab site), and experience experiments that are supplemented with other virtual reality experiences.

HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; PHYSICS A, PHYSICS B
Honors course available

This course helps learners understand the technological world in which they live and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. You will learn about the basic principles of physics through a mix of theoretical and practical studies. You will also gain an understanding of how science is studied and practiced, and become aware that the results of scientific research can have both good and bad effects on individuals, communities, and the environment. You will participate in regular in-person labs (with materials available at home or a school lab site), and experience experiments that are supplemented with other virtual reality experiences.

 
BIO 181 / BIO 182
Concurrent Credit Course
COLLEGE: BIO 181 (Fall)
General Biology I

Biological concepts emphasizing principles and the interplay of structure and function at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Intended for life sciences, biology, and health-related science majors.

Enrollment Requirements: Credit is allowed for only BIO 181 or BIO 281 or BIO 282

COLLEGE: Bio 182 (Spring)
General Biology II

Biological concepts emphasizing principles and the interplay of structure and function at the organismal, population, and community levels. Intended for life sciences, biology, and health-related science majors.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): BIO 181 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only BIO 182 or BIO 281 or BIO 282
CONCURRENT HS CREDIT ELECTIVE
COLLEGE: BIO 181 (Fall)
General Biology I

Biological concepts emphasizing principles and the interplay of structure and function at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Intended for life sciences, biology, and health-related science majors.

Enrollment Requirements: Credit is allowed for only BIO 181 or BIO 281 or BIO 282

COLLEGE: Bio 182 (Spring)
General Biology II

Biological concepts emphasizing principles and the interplay of structure and function at the organismal, population, and community levels. Intended for life sciences, biology, and health-related science majors.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): BIO 181 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only BIO 182 or BIO 281 or BIO 282
CONCURRENT HS CREDIT ELECTIVE
Psychology
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; PSYCHOLOGY A, PSYCHOLOGY B
ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY

Do you ever wonder how your mind works? Why do you think about your world the way you do? As you prepare for college, career, and life, psychology is an invaluable foundation for understanding what makes humans tick. In addition to theory and science work, you will gain knowledge on a wide array of issues on both individual and global levels, examining connections between content areas within psychology and relating them to psychological knowledge of everyday life, including available careers for those who study psychology.

HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; PSYCHOLOGY A, PSYCHOLOGY B
ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY

Do you ever wonder how your mind works? Why do you think about your world the way you do? As you prepare for college, career, and life, psychology is an invaluable foundation for understanding what makes humans tick. In addition to theory and science work, you will gain knowledge on a wide array of issues on both individual and global levels, examining connections between content areas within psychology and relating them to psychological knowledge of everyday life, including available careers for those who study psychology.

 
Foreign Language Year 3
 
Leadership 1 - 2
LEADERSHIP 1

The Leadership and Collaboration course explores roles, responsibilities, and leadership styles by putting the first-year leadership students in the driver’s seat of a small, poorly run non-profit. Students will learn the basics of leadership, decision-making, collaboration, and culture building, and apply that knowledge to make their non-profit a success. In doing so, they will also begin to define their own leadership style.


LEADERSHIP 2: CULTURE BUILDING
PREREQUISITE: LEADERSHIP 1

This course builds on the knowledge gained in the Leadership and Collaboration course. Students will explore the characteristics and interactions of the four personality profile types. Students will define and solidify their leadership style and capacity to collaborate and lead others. Students will learn practical frameworks, tools, and skills. All of which help them select, form, and lead a successful team. Students will learn the art of organizational culture building in a variety of arenas.

LEADERSHIP 1

The Leadership and Collaboration course explores roles, responsibilities, and leadership styles by putting the first-year leadership students in the driver’s seat of a small, poorly run non-profit. Students will learn the basics of leadership, decision-making, collaboration, and culture building, and apply that knowledge to make their non-profit a success. In doing so, they will also begin to define their own leadership style.


LEADERSHIP 2: CULTURE BUILDING
PREREQUISITE: LEADERSHIP 1

This course builds on the knowledge gained in the Leadership and Collaboration course. Students will explore the characteristics and interactions of the four personality profile types. Students will define and solidify their leadership style and capacity to collaborate and lead others. Students will learn practical frameworks, tools, and skills. All of which help them select, form, and lead a successful team. Students will learn the art of organizational culture building in a variety of arenas.

Entrepreneurship 1 - 2
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1: IDEAS AND STRATEGIES

Students will get a front row seat and see how early-stage business investors make their investments. They first look through the lens of an investor. Students will learn the fundamentals of identifying opportunity, creating value, and capturing value with the Three Pillars of Entrepreneurship™. They will prepare their own rubric for investing, and develop startup investment recommendations. Next, they will look through the lens of the entrepreneur. Students will apply insights and understanding to develop a business concept of their own, and develop their idea into an investor pitch deck.


ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2: ENTREPRENEURIAL RESEARCH
PREREQUISITE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1

Research can be the difference between success and failure. This course teaches students approaches and methods for increasing their probability of success. Then students will apply value creation directly to venture design. They will take a deep dive into entrepreneurial strategy, and apply these learnings to further develop and fortify their venture.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1: IDEAS AND STRATEGIES

Students will get a front row seat and see how early-stage business investors make their investments. They first look through the lens of an investor. Students will learn the fundamentals of identifying opportunity, creating value, and capturing value with the Three Pillars of Entrepreneurship™. They will prepare their own rubric for investing, and develop startup investment recommendations. Next, they will look through the lens of the entrepreneur. Students will apply insights and understanding to develop a business concept of their own, and develop their idea into an investor pitch deck.


ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2: ENTREPRENEURIAL RESEARCH
PREREQUISITE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1

Research can be the difference between success and failure. This course teaches students approaches and methods for increasing their probability of success. Then students will apply value creation directly to venture design. They will take a deep dive into entrepreneurial strategy, and apply these learnings to further develop and fortify their venture.

 
 

Grade 12

 
ENG 101 / ENG 102
Concurrent Credit Course
COLLEGE: ASU ENG 101
First-Year Composition

Discovers, organizes and develops ideas in relation to the writer’s purpose, subject and audience. Emphasizes modes of written discourse and effective use of rhetorical principles.

Enrollment Requirements: TOEFL score 560PBT/250CBT/100iBT or higher, or IELTS score >=6.5, or ACT ENG score >=19, or SAT Verbal score >=520 (or SAT Verbal score >=470 if taken before 2016), or Accuplacer score 5-7, or WAC 101 or 107 with C or better

COLLEGE: ASU ENG 102
First-Year Composition

Critical reading and writing; emphasizes strategies of academic discourse. Research paper required.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or 107 with C or better
CONCURRENT HS CREDIT ENGLISH
COLLEGE: ASU ENG 101
First-Year Composition

Discovers, organizes and develops ideas in relation to the writer’s purpose, subject and audience. Emphasizes modes of written discourse and effective use of rhetorical principles.

Enrollment Requirements: TOEFL score 560PBT/250CBT/100iBT or higher, or IELTS score >=6.5, or ACT ENG score >=19, or SAT Verbal score >=520 (or SAT Verbal score >=470 if taken before 2016), or Accuplacer score 5-7, or WAC 101 or 107 with C or better

COLLEGE: ASU ENG 102
First-Year Composition

Critical reading and writing; emphasizes strategies of academic discourse. Research paper required.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or 107 with C or better
CONCURRENT HS CREDIT ENGLISH
English 12
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; ENGLISH 12A, ENGLISH 12B
Honors course available

In this course, students will think critically while actively reading for explicit and implicit meaning as they examine literary and informational texts. Texts include foundational U.S. and world documents and a guided reading of a Shakespearean play. Students will write for various purposes, including professional writing, developing and supporting argumentative claims, creating informative and expository responses, and crafting personal narratives that develop real or imagined events. The course emphasizes identifying and using textual evidence to support critical analysis, whether for a written or spoken response. Finally, students will acquire effective listening and speaking skills and be able to transfer those specific skills into a collaborative setting.

HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; ENGLISH 12A, ENGLISH 12B
Honors course available

In this course, students will think critically while actively reading for explicit and implicit meaning as they examine literary and informational texts. Texts include foundational U.S. and world documents and a guided reading of a Shakespearean play. Students will write for various purposes, including professional writing, developing and supporting argumentative claims, creating informative and expository responses, and crafting personal narratives that develop real or imagined events. The course emphasizes identifying and using textual evidence to support critical analysis, whether for a written or spoken response. Finally, students will acquire effective listening and speaking skills and be able to transfer those specific skills into a collaborative setting.

 
 
MAT 170 / MAT 251
Concurrent Credit Course
COLLEGE: ASU MAT 170
Precalculus

Intensive preparation for calculus. Topics include functions (including trigonometric), vectors and complex numbers.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): MAT 117 with C or better, or Mathematics Placement Test with a score of 50% or higher, or ALEKS score of 61 or higher; Credit is allowed for only MAT 170 or MAT 171

COLLEGE: ASU MAT 251
Calculus for Life Sciences

Differential and integral calculus of elementary functions. Introduces differential and difference equations. Emphasizes applications to the life sciences.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): MAT 170 or 171 with C or better, or Mathematics Placement Test with a score of 56% or higher, or ALEKS score of 61 or higher; Credit is allowed for only MAT 210 or MAT 251
CONCURRENT HS CREDIT MATH
COLLEGE: ASU MAT 170
Precalculus

Intensive preparation for calculus. Topics include functions (including trigonometric), vectors and complex numbers.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): MAT 117 with C or better, or Mathematics Placement Test with a score of 50% or higher, or ALEKS score of 61 or higher; Credit is allowed for only MAT 170 or MAT 171

COLLEGE: ASU MAT 251
Calculus for Life Sciences

Differential and integral calculus of elementary functions. Introduces differential and difference equations. Emphasizes applications to the life sciences.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): MAT 170 or 171 with C or better, or Mathematics Placement Test with a score of 56% or higher, or ALEKS score of 61 or higher; Credit is allowed for only MAT 210 or MAT 251
CONCURRENT HS CREDIT MATH
Pre-Calculus or Calculus
 
 
CHM 113 / CHM 116
Concurrent Credit Course
COLLEGE: ASU COURSE CHM 113 (Fall)
General Chemistry I

Principles of chemistry. Adapted to the needs of students in the physical, biological, and earth sciences.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): CHM 101 with C or better, or Mathematics Placement Test score of 50% or higher, or ALEKS score of 61 or higher, OR Pre- or corequisite(s): MAT 170, 171, 210, 251, 265 or 270 with C or better if completed

COLLEGE: ASU COURSE CHM 116 (Spring)
General Chemistry II

Continuation of CHM 113. Equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, descriptive chemistry.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): CHM 113, 114, or 117 with C or better
CONCURRENT HS CREDIT SCIENCE ELECTIVE

Dependent on Math

COLLEGE: ASU COURSE CHM 113 (Fall)
General Chemistry I

Principles of chemistry. Adapted to the needs of students in the physical, biological, and earth sciences.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): CHM 101 with C or better, or Mathematics Placement Test score of 50% or higher, or ALEKS score of 61 or higher, OR Pre- or corequisite(s): MAT 170, 171, 210, 251, 265 or 270 with C or better if completed

COLLEGE: ASU COURSE CHM 116 (Spring)
General Chemistry II

Continuation of CHM 113. Equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, descriptive chemistry.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite(s): CHM 113, 114, or 117 with C or better
CONCURRENT HS CREDIT SCIENCE ELECTIVE

Dependent on Math

Science Elective
 
Government
HALF-CREDIT COURSE
Honors course available

With great freedom, comes great responsibility. Become an expert in responsible citizenship as you study the purposes, principles, and practices of American government as established by the U.S. Constitution. In this course, you will learn how and why the U.S. Government was developed, and how it currently operates. Included in this exploration will be the historical context for the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the three branches of the government, Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. You will also learn about the role of state and local governments, all while contemplating how and why citizens can participate responsibly within these contexts.

HALF-CREDIT COURSE
Honors course available

With great freedom, comes great responsibility. Become an expert in responsible citizenship as you study the purposes, principles, and practices of American government as established by the U.S. Constitution. In this course, you will learn how and why the U.S. Government was developed, and how it currently operates. Included in this exploration will be the historical context for the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the three branches of the government, Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. You will also learn about the role of state and local governments, all while contemplating how and why citizens can participate responsibly within these contexts.

Economics
HALF-CREDIT COURSE
Honors course available

How does our modern economy work? In this course, you will examine the allocation of scarce resources and the economic reasoning used by government agencies and by people as consumers, producers, savers, investors, workers, and voters. As you prepare for college, career, and life, you will examine the key economic philosophies and economists who have influenced the economies around the world in the past and present.

HALF-CREDIT COURSE
Honors course available

How does our modern economy work? In this course, you will examine the allocation of scarce resources and the economic reasoning used by government agencies and by people as consumers, producers, savers, investors, workers, and voters. As you prepare for college, career, and life, you will examine the key economic philosophies and economists who have influenced the economies around the world in the past and present.

 
Internship Opportunity
Supercharge your education when you add an internship to your pathway.
Elective
 
 
Leadership 3 - 4
LEADERSHIP 3: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
PREREQUISITE: LEADERSHIP 2

Leadership is about more than just taking charge. It is about building up your team and helping each individual become the most successful versions of themselves. This course tackles two unavoidable demands on real life. The first is to identify, manage, and resolve conflict. The second is to effectively negotiate situations, terms, and conditions. This class will prepare students to navigate both subjects with clarity and empowerment. Students will learn the knowledge and skills to manage and coach individuals towards maximum performance, personal growth, and contribution to the overall goals of the group.


LEADERSHIP 4: CAPSTONE
PREREQUISITE: LEADERSHIP 3

The Leadership track culminates in this capstone class. Students will engage in in-depth discussions, guided readings, and other applied-learning exercises to help them turn their four years of Leadership and Collaboration study into a personalized toolbox and guide they can draw upon and deploy in their academic, professional, and personal lives.

LEADERSHIP 3: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
PREREQUISITE: LEADERSHIP 2

Leadership is about more than just taking charge. It is about building up your team and helping each individual become the most successful versions of themselves. This course tackles two unavoidable demands on real life. The first is to identify, manage, and resolve conflict. The second is to effectively negotiate situations, terms, and conditions. This class will prepare students to navigate both subjects with clarity and empowerment. Students will learn the knowledge and skills to manage and coach individuals towards maximum performance, personal growth, and contribution to the overall goals of the group.


LEADERSHIP 4: CAPSTONE
PREREQUISITE: LEADERSHIP 3

The Leadership track culminates in this capstone class. Students will engage in in-depth discussions, guided readings, and other applied-learning exercises to help them turn their four years of Leadership and Collaboration study into a personalized toolbox and guide they can draw upon and deploy in their academic, professional, and personal lives.

Entrepreneurship 3 - 4
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3: TELLING YOUR STORY
PREREQUISITE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2

In this course, students will develop a comprehensive marketing strategy that works. They will take an empathetic approach to extending their company into the public domain. We will explore branding, traditional marketing, and current trends, including social media and crowd-funding. From a legal perspective, students will learn about entity formation, registration and compliance with laws, and the basics of contracts. The finance section will introduce students to a balance sheet and profit and loss.


ENTREPRENEURSHIP 4: ENTREPRENEURIAL CAPSTONE
PREREQUISITE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3

The Entrepreneurship track culminates in this capstone class. Students will engage in in-depth discussions, guided readings, and other exercises to help them turn their four years of Entrepreneurship study into a fully-fledged business pitch that is suitable for investors. Ideally, each student will launch a crowdfunding campaign and or compete in a venture competition.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3: TELLING YOUR STORY
PREREQUISITE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2

In this course, students will develop a comprehensive marketing strategy that works. They will take an empathetic approach to extending their company into the public domain. We will explore branding, traditional marketing, and current trends, including social media and crowd-funding. From a legal perspective, students will learn about entity formation, registration and compliance with laws, and the basics of contracts. The finance section will introduce students to a balance sheet and profit and loss.


ENTREPRENEURSHIP 4: ENTREPRENEURIAL CAPSTONE
PREREQUISITE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3

The Entrepreneurship track culminates in this capstone class. Students will engage in in-depth discussions, guided readings, and other exercises to help them turn their four years of Entrepreneurship study into a fully-fledged business pitch that is suitable for investors. Ideally, each student will launch a crowdfunding campaign and or compete in a venture competition.

 
 
 

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