Piedmont Governor's School

Presents concepts of limits, derivatives, differentiation of various types of functions and use of differentiation rules, application of differentiation, antiderivatives, integrals and applications of integration.

The course explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include: structure of matter, states of matter, reactions (types stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics) and descriptive chemistry. There is an emphasis on the laboratory experience as a primary means for the development of chemical concepts. Experimental design, gathering data, and the use of statistics to analyze data is studied jointly with the research methodology and design course or senior research application and evaluation. The course will cover the Standards of learning for chemistry. Students will take the End-of-Course test for the course at their base school.

Develops understanding of digital and information literacy. Introduces basic computer concepts in hardware, software, cyber, cloud, database, and operating systems. Includes hands-on experience developing word processing, spreadsheet and presentation documents. Evaluates the reliability of sources. Covers creating a simple web page. Examines topics such as social, legal, and ethical issues.

(Prerequisite: Algebra II)

Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts including visual data presentation, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Emphasis is placed on the development of statistical thinking, simulation, and the use of statistical software.

The course is an introduction to the research process which includes research design, sampling techniques, elementary statistical analysis, library research, scientific writing, presentation skills, and development of multimedia presentations. All students will complete the preliminary report of an original research project. Students design the study, collect and analyze data, and report results.

(Prerequisite: Algebra II)

This course is a college-level introduction focusing on the fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community level. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function, and evolution. Topics covered include major concepts in molecular and cellular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, botany, physiology, and ecology.

Presents concepts of limits, derivatives, differentiation of various types of functions and use of differentiation rules, application of differentiation, antiderivatives, integrals and applications of integration.

(Prerequisite: College Chemistry)

This course integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology.

Continues the study of calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs.

(Co-requisite: Calculus II)

Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression.

(Prerequisite: Research Methodology and Design)

This course provides students with the opportunity to explore an area of personal interest that promotes the mission of the school. Students take an active part in formulating the problems and the methods by which the problems are investigated. Appropriate investigative techniques are utilized to produce or analyze raw data and/or produce original interpretations rather than rely exclusively on the conclusions of others. When completing projects, students select from a wide range of alternative products and communicate their results to real, rather than a contrived audience in a professionally appropriate manner. Students actively participate during their junior year in planning their senior research experience.