Science
Through the experience of lab activities and classroom experience, students in a DLS science class will apply the scientific method in their continuous quest for knowledge. Students will be able to present information based on scientific research and be familiar with up to date science technologies as it applies to their daily life. Students are also encouraged to investigate opportunities and careers in the science and technical fields.074 LIFE SCIENCE
Credit: 4 units, Prerequisite: noneDescription: This is a required course. Students are typically from the seventh and eighth grades. This class is designed to introduce students to topics and techniques in life science. Course content, activities, lab exercises and projects provide the student with exposure to a wide range of topics. These include: classification; observation and experimentation; the environment; the cell, function and reproduction; viruses and the "simple" organisms; plants; invertebrate, and vertebrate animals; body systems; human reproduction and sexually transmitted diseases; healthy choices; and heredity and evolution.
084 EARTH SCIENCE
Credit: 4 units, Prerequisite: noneDescription: This is a required course. Students are typically from the seventh and eighth grades. Major content topics include: (1) physical geology, (2) historical geology, (3) meteorology, (4) oceanography, and (5) astronomy. Careers in science are considered.
410 PHYSICS ONE SEMESTER I
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: noneDescription: Introduction to physics. This course explores various physical quantities and measurements, leading to a study of Force, Work, and Motion. Emphasizes the scientific method. The second half of the semester focuses on the properties of matter and the classifications of matter. Careers in science are considered.
411 PHYSICS ONE SEMESTER II
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: noneDescription: This course examines the fields of energy and waves. During the second half of the semester, useful forms of energy, including light, electricity, electronics, and nuclear reactions are studied. Careers in science are considered.
415 HONORS PHYSICS ONE SEMESTER I
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: noneDescription: Introduction to physics. This course explores various physical quantities and measurements, leading to a study of Force, Work, and Motion. Emphasizes the scientific method. The second half of the semester focuses on the properties of matter and the classifications of matter. This class adds math to many topics, and some research reports thus gaining the "honors" classification. Careers in science are considered.
416 HONORS PHYSICS ONE SEMESTER II
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: noneDescription: This course examines the fields of energy and waves. During the second half of the semester, useful forms of energy, including light, electricity, electronics, and nuclear reactions are studied. This class adds math to many topics, and some research reports thus gaining the "honors" classification. Careers in science are considered.
420/1 BIOLOGY SEMESTER I
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: noneDescription: This course covers the following basic topics in life science: taxonomy; the scientific method; ecology and environmental problems; plants and their responses; cell structure as unit of life; viruses; monerans; protists.
421/2 BIOLOGY SEMESTER II
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: SCI420Description: This course is designed to continue the basic study completed during 420/1. The topics covered include: invertebrates and vertebrates; lab application.
445/1 ADVANCED BIOLOGY SEMESTER I
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: Hon chem. or Chem II 90%.Description: This course is designed to continue the fundamentals of 421 in further detail and application. The course covers the following topics; re-intro to biology; macromolecules; genetics; cellular respiration; cell organization in human physiology.
445/2 ADVANCED BIOLOGY SEMESTER II
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: Advanced Biology semester oneDescription: This course is designed to follow the studies of 445/1. Topics include the detailed study of human anatomy and physiology.
430 CHEMISTRY, SEMESTER I
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: Geometry and Biology (College Prep)Description: Chemistry is typical high school chemistry. The Mole concept is often used, but less quantitative than Honors Chemistry.
431 CHEMISTRY, SEMESTER II
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: Chemistry Semester OneDescription: Chemistry is typical high school chemistry. The Mole concept is often used, but less quantitative than Honors Chemistry.
435 HONORS CHEMISTRY SEMESTER I
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: Algebra II and Biology 90% or above (Distinguished diploma)Description: This course explores matter from various angles including its properties and the structure of atoms and molecules. Bonding, equations, and more physical properties are investigated during the second half of the course.
436 HONORS CHEMISTRY SEMESTER II
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: Honors Chemistry semester oneDescription: This course presents an introduction to solutions, ionization and acid-base reactions. Various chemical reactions, and their relationship to energy are explored during the last half of the course. It should be noted that organic chemistry is surveyed for about two weeks.
SCI432 METEOROLOGY/ENGINEERING
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: Instructor ApprovalDescription: This class is an elective science course. It meets for one semester. This class is designed to be "low stress" for the student. Much time is spent outside of the textbook. Numerous videos are used and class participation is stressed. Science is fun.
SCI433 GEOLOGY/ASTRONOMY
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: Instructor ApprovalDescription: This class is an elective science course. It meets for one semester. This class is designed to be "low stress" for the student. Much time is spent outside of the textbook. Numerous videos are used and class participation is stressed. Science is fun.
440 ADVANCED PHYSICS SEMESTER I
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: Hon chem. or Chem 80%, and pre/co-requisite of PreCalc or Trig/StatsDescription: Measurements, Newton's Law of Motion, Forces, circular motion, energy conservation, and momentum are the main topics of this course as students study the relationship between man and the laws of physics. The course uses the lab environment as a teaching tool for the students. This requires students to also understand the writing of lab reports.
441 ADVANCED PHYSICS SEMESTER II
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: Advanced Physics Semester OneDescription: This portion of the course covers the nature of waves, including water, light and sound. Currents, circuits, and magnetism are topics along with a quick look at nuclear physics take us to the end of the course. The course as with first semester works with the hands on approach as students work through many lab settings.
710 HEALTH
Credit: 2 units, Prerequisite: noneDescription: Health is the study of human wellness including the physical, social, and mental aspects. School Health is a required class to be taken by all students before graduation from Dallas Lutheran School. This class is usually taken during the freshman year, but is open to any student who has not received Credit in health. A student, upon satisfactory completion, would receive two units of Credit in school health.