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Science teachers aim to help you develop a greater awareness, if not awe, of the intricacies and intrigue of the natural world. And their hands-on, discovery-oriented approach to learning is sure to accomplish that goal. The science program is rich with opportunities unrivaled anywhere, from electives in animal behavior, microbiology, biomedical physics, and astronomy, to a full range of honors, Advanced Placement, and independent research-oriented studies. The normal science sequence begins with ninth grade biology followed by 10th grade chemistry. Before graduating, students also will have studied a year of physics or a semester each of physics and astronomy. Most students will continue with at least another year of the science of their choosing.

Latin Middle School students learn important computer skills in technology courses before high school. In Upper School, courses in the fundamentals are offered for those students who have no previous experience. Interested students may continue their studies with a two-year computer science sequence and independent studies.

SELECTED SCIENCE COURSES:
Integrated Biology, and Honors
Integrated Chemistry, and Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics (B and C)
AP Environmental Science
Physics: Mechanics, and Honors
Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, and Light, and Honors
Introduction to Astronomy
Planetary Astronomy
Observational Astronomy
Cosmology
Animal Behavior 1: Mechanics
Animal Behavior 2: Function
Electronics
Ecology
Human Anatomy and Physiology, 1 & 2
Medicinal Chemistry
Biomedical Physics
Medical, Technical, and Scientific Ethics
Microbiology
Research

COMPUTER SCIENCE:
Computer Fundamentals
Computer Applications
Computer Extensions
Introduction to Computer Programming, I and II
AP Computer Science
Independent Study