Science

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the anatomy and function of the human body.  Course content includes musculoskeletal, digestive, excretory and nervous systems.  This course provides beneficial concepts and experiences for those students interested in entering a medical field of study upon graduation.

Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry. This course is designed for the college-bound student interested in a fourth year of science or in fulfilling the third year science requirement. The topics covered include in-depth studies of the cellular energy production mechanisms, genomics, genetics, macro and microevolution, plant biology and ecology from the microbial to the environmental levels. Students enrolled in this course will become well-prepared for the rigors and study requirements of a first year biology course at the college level.

Prerequisite: Biology. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the anatomy and function of the human body. Course content will include musculoskeletal, digestive, excretory and nervous systems. This course will provide beneficial concepts and experiences for those students interested in enterting a medical field of study upon graduation.

Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology I. This course is intended as a follow-up to Anatomy and Physiology I, allowing students to investigate human systems both anatomically and physiologically. Systems that will be studied include the cardiovascular, respiratory, immune and reproductive systems. Students interested in entering a medical field of study upon graduation will benefit from exposure to these topics prior to college level anatomy and physiology coursework.

This college preparatory course helps students build a strong academic foundation and develop confidence in managing their own learning and making connections between their learning in the classroom and the real world. Topics covered include: laboratory skills, reading and writing in the sciences, biochemistry, cell biology, DNA and protein synthesis, genetics, and evolution. This course includes a combination of laboratory, project-based, and written assessments designed to reinforce course content.

Prerequisite: Biology. This course is designed for students interested in biotechnology and health related fields. The course involves the study of both organic and biochemistry and challenges students to apply this knowledge to the fields of biotechnology and medicine. Topics related to medicine include: nutrition, vitamin therapy, drug interactions, antibiotic resistance, viruses, cancer and infectious disease. Topics related to biotechnology include: gene therapy, the Human Genome Project, bioethics, and the use of microorganisms in food production.

Chemistry is a study of the materials of our universe, their properties and the way in which they react with each other. The laboratory work has a direct bearing upon the descriptive and theoretical aspects of chemistry.  Problem solving skills and relating chemistry to everyday life are emphasized.  Topics include, but are not limited to: matter, periodicity, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry and acids and bases..

This course investigates the interrelationship of the natural world while analyzing environmental problems, both natural and human-made. Biological interrelationships between natural resources, energy, pollution and human population dynamics are addressed. Students take part in laboratory investigations and inquiry based assignments.

Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry          
This course uses the basic laws of biology, chemistry, and physics to provide students with an analytical perspective of criminology.  Students study the history of the practice of forensics to solve crimes.Students develop a theoretical understanding of forensic science practices, including DNA identification, trace evidence analysis, fingerprinting, fiber analysis, arson, blood splatter, blood samples and microscopy. They learn to secure scenes of interest, identify potential evidence, and collect samples for laboratory testing.  Students learn to assess physical evidence through biological, chemical and physical means. Students take part in lab investigations and inquiry based assignments.

Horticulture will be an introductory course covering principles and practice involved in the development, production and use of crops. Topics in this course will include plant structure and function, plant growth, biodiversity, basic plant identification, general botany, soil analysis, and gardening. Please note that this course will only be offered in odd numbered years.

IB Biology is a college level science course in which students develop the ability to analyze, evaluate and synthesize scientific information based on life sciences.  This course encourage an understanding of the relationship between scientific disciplines and the overarching nature of the scientific method.  Readings, discussions, and a strong emphasis on laboratory investigations are employed in the learning process.  An individual investigation is required as part of this two-year course in which students design and carry out their own investigation, analyze the data, and connect it to a global context.  In order to receive credit for the course students are required to sit for the IB Biology exam at the end of senior year. Completion of the IB Seminar in the subject is a course requirement.

IB Biology is a college level science course in which students develop the ability to analyze, evaluate and synthesize scientific information based on life sciences.  This course encourage an understanding of the relationship between scientific disciplines and the overarching nature of the scientific method.  Readings, discussions, and a strong emphasis on laboratory investigations are employed in the learning process.  An individual investigation is required as part of this two-year course in which students design and carry out their own investigation, analyze the data, and connect it to a global context.  In order to receive credit for the course students are required to sit for the IB Biology exam at the end of senior year. Completion of the IB Seminar in the subject is a course requirement.

Prerequisites: B+ in Trinity's Pre-IB Chemistry and departmental approval. IB Chemistry is a laboratory class and includes a minimum of 40 hours of laboratory work that exposes students to the different facets of chemistry. As part of the practical scheme of work, students will complete ten-hour individual investigations. Each student participates in a ten-hour project which provides the opportunity to appreciate both the implications of using science and limitations of scientific study in a local context. In order to receive credit for the course students are required to sit for the IB Chemistry exams at the end of junior year.

IB Chemistry is a laboratory class and includes a minimum of 40 hours of laboratory work that exposes students to the different facets of chemistry.  As part of the practical scheme of work, students complete ten-hour individual investigations. Each student participates in a ten-hour project which provides the opportunity to appreciate both the implications of using science and limitations of scientific study in a local context.  In order to receive credit for the course students are required to sit for the IB Chemistry exams at the end of junior year.

Prerequisites: A- or higher in Freshman CP Biology and CP Chemistry, B+ or higher in Trinity Pre-IB Biology and Trinity Pre-IB Chemistry. This course incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition which are studied in the context of sport, exercise and health. Students will cover a range of core and option topics and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings. This wil provide an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding necessary to apply scientific principles and critically analyze human performance. Where relevant, the course will address issues of international dimension and ethics by considering sport, exercise and health relative to the individual and in a global context. The core curriculum will be taught along with two options: Optimizing Physiological Performance and Psychology of Sport. In order to receive credit for the course students are required to sit for the IB exams at the end of senior year.

Engineering is one of the foundational courses in the study of structural systems. This course helps students to develop their analytical and problem-solving skills. The course introduces students to the various types of engineering including civil, chemical, environmental, electrical, biomedical, and space engineering. Students will also complete projects in product design using devices in the Innovation Lab including the 3D printer.

This course is designed to involve students in an original research project. Students will collect original data and contribute to problem solving in the sciences. Emphasis will be placed on the process of scientific research, including formulation of a research plan, data collection, assessment of data quality, and interpretation of data. Students are required to present their results to an audience outside of the science department.

Prerequisite: Biology. This course uses the basic laws of biology, chemistry, and physics to provide students with an analytical perspective of the ocean. Topics addressed include: plate tectonics and the ocean floor, the location and physical nature of marine provinces and sediments, the effects of air-sea interaction, ocean circulation patterns and tides, the geographical and biological aspects of the coastal regions, comparisons of the geology and biology of shoreline communities and open ocean life, biological productivity and energy transfer of ocean environments, and the effects of climate change on the ocean. Please note that this course will only be offered in even numbered years

This introductory Physics course is Algebra-based, as well as lab and inquiry driven. It helps students recognize the nature and scope of physics and its relationship to the other sciences. The course is designed to introduce students to: the laws of physics, experimental skills, and problem solving including the necessary mathematical aspects. Students study concepts involving: measurement, mechanics, waves and sound, light, electricity, magnetism, momentum, work and energy. Students are engaged in scientific inquiry, investigations, and labs so that they develop a conceptual understanding and scientific skills.

Prerequisites: Students must have a B+ average in previous math and biology courses. Students must have received departmental approval The honors level physics course uses mathematical principles to investigate topics such as mechanics, work and energy, heat, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. Students are expected to complete reading outside of the text in order to write a research paper and conduct an independent project. Laboratory experiences are an integral part of the honors physics curriculum.

Trinity’s Pre-IB Chemistry course is a deep dive into core curriculum that engages students in the following topics they will require for the 11 and 12 level IB Chemistry course: matter, periodicity, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry and acids and bases.  This course engages students through laboratory work and problem-based learning.