Have you ever wondered how some deadly toxins can be both lethal and; at the same time used medically? Would you like to understand the world you live in; to tell fact from fiction; to make sense of how you interact with your physical environment? This course explores the phenomenon you see in everyday life from a biological perspective.

This course focuses on the analysis of chemical systems in solutions. Students will learn to solve problems related to different types of solutions and the kinetics of reactions in solutions. They will carry out analysis of systems from a chemical equilibrium perspective (Law of mass action; Le Chatelier's principle; acid-base systems; redox reactions); and verify; using an experimental method; some properties of chemical systems and reactions.

This course first focuses on translational and rotational kinematics using the concepts of position; velocity; and acceleration. It also makes use of Newton's laws of dynamics that govern situations of accelerated motion and of equilibrium. Notions of energy and momentum are introduced and used to analyze physical systems using conservation principles. Throughout this course; mathematical tools; such as vectors and calculus; are used. In their laboratory work; students will visualize and study several mechanical systems to verify experimentally the validity of the laws used to analyze them.

From deadly diseases to changes in climate; the need to adapt to threats in our environment persists even today. Like all living things; the human species has always been subjected to forces that shape our evolution. Moreover; like all living things; some of these forces can threaten our continued existence. In this course; students will apply concepts of biology to understand some of 'Disasters; Diseases; and Dilemmas': the biggest biological threats to the human species; both past and present.

The sky is the limit when it comes to exploring the living world from various perspectives within biology. Now that you've mastered basic biological concepts; it's time for more. This course will delve into the practical approaches used by some branches of biology; such as microbiology; pharmacology; biochemistry; molecular biology; genetic engineering; immunology; cellular biology; or ecology.

This course first focuses on the laws and principles used to describe electrostatics and electrodynamics. Students will thus study Coulomb's force; electric fields; and electric potentials as well as the motion of charged particles in an electric field. The course also makes use of the notions of voltage; current; power; resistance; and capacitance to analyze various electric circuits. Finally; it provides students with an understanding of the magnetic force; magnetic fields; and electromagnetic induction. In their laboratory work; students will become familiar with the appropriate use of equipment and measurement apparatuses. They will also learn about the properties of electronic components and electric circuits while verifying the validity of the laws used to analyze them.

The process of evolution has transformed the Earth from a world of molecules to a world filled with the millions of diverse species that are found today. That said; many cultures of human beings have struggled to understand that this diversity does not represent a collection of species competing for survival; but rather; that species cooperate to maintain a delicate balance. Ultimately; this misunderstanding has led to a sharp decline in biodiversity. This course will explore how evolutionary processes shaped life to generate the biosphere; culminating with an examination of human activities and their consequences on ecosystems.

Of all living things on Earth; the simplest are individual cells. In spite of their simplicity; cells have evolved amazing individual abilities. Additionally; when working together as a team in a multicellular organism; they can produce even more amazing results; such as yourself. This course will explore the captivating world of cells; their components; and their molecular processes to lay the foundations for future biology courses.

This course focuses on the analysis of properties of matter and chemical changes. Using the appropriate chemical language; symbols; and stoichiometry; students will learn to carry out the quantitative analysis of chemical systems. Students will also learn to explain the properties of the elements and their periodicity; the structure of matter according to the types of chemical bonds (Lewis structure; VSEPR theory; hybridization of orbitals); the main macroscopic properties of matter (intermolecular forces); and verify various chemical and physical properties of matter experimentally.

This project-based course is designed to give students the opportunity to explore a particular scientific topic or issue that interests them and to use this as an integration of the learning they acquired in the Science Program. Students will devise their own project which will involve at least two scientific disciplines. The teacher will approve the project; ensuring that it meets the course objectives and that the proper resources are available to make it feasible.

In this course; students will develop the skills needed to process data. Students will also learn to work with concepts of probability in random situations and methods of statistical inference to characterize a population. They will also be able to determine the nature and intensity of the relationship between two variables.

The main topics of this course are the algebraic and geometric properties of vectors; matrices and determinants; and their use in solving systems of linear equations. At the end of this course; students will be able to (1) solve problems involving vectors; matrices; and determinants; (2) interpret and translate information in various application problems into mathematical form for solution; (3) explain or justify their resolution procedures and conclusions; (4) apply these techniques to solve real-world problems in physics; chemistry; business; and economics.