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Honors courses are
available for Biology I and Chemistry I.
 BIOLOGY
This course covers plants,
animals, and human physiology. The major topics
include cellular biology, heredity/genetics,
ecology, evolution, and the Terrebonne Parish
canned unit on sex education. There are four
required dissections throughout the course of
the semester.
BIOLOGY II (Prerequisite
Biology I & Chemistry & MUST HAVE A “B” AVERAGE
OR TEACHER APPROVAL)
This course is geared
toward all students who are planning to go to
college. The first half of the course includes
Research Skills, Experimental Design,
Statistics, Cellular Biology and Biochemistry,
Enzyme Kinetics, Genetics and Biotechnology, and
Evolution. The second half of the course
includes Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Completion of a major research paper is required
of students who enroll. The successful
completion of Chemistry is recommended.
CHEMISTRY (Prerequisite
Algebra I & completion of Physical Science
strongly recommended)
This course involves the structure and
properties of matter. Emphasis is on the
interactions of matter. Other content includes
bonding, balancing and writing equations, mole
problems, stoichiometry, and a review of
selected earth science concepts. A research
paper and science fair project is required. This
course heavily integrates mathemetics.
CHEMISTRY II
(Prerequisites Chem. I & Algebra II)
This course includes
organic and inorganic chemistry as they apply to
environmental and biochemical processes. In the
GT class, extensive laboratory investigations
are a major component. Students are expected to
help design and conduct these investigations as
each major topic is covered.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
This course deals with the relationship between
man and his environment. Major topics covered in
this class include: ecological systems,
population, energy/food, biodiversity, biomes,
pollution, and selected earth science topics.
PHYSICS (Prerequisite
Chemistry & Algebra II; ADVANCED MATH IS
RECOMMENDED AS A CO-REQUISITE)
This class includes the
study of the interactions of matter and energy.
There is an emphasis on scientific law and
mathematical relationships. Several projects may
be required throughout the year. Students will
be expected to do some independent work outside
of the classroom. This course heavily integrates
mathematics.
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