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    Students are required to earn 4 science credits to meet Georgia high school graduation requirements. 

     

    Science: Four units of credit in science shall be required of all students, including one full unit of Biology; one unit of either Physical Science or Physics; one unit of either Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science or an AP/IB course; and one additional science unit. The fourth science unit may be used to meet both science and elective requirements. Any AP/IB science course may be substituted for the appropriate courses listed above.

     

    The most up-to-date approved 4th science courses outside of core science courses, including Career Technical, Biotechnology, Agricultural Education, and Computer Science can be found here.

     

    Course

    Pre-Requisites

    State/National Assessment

    AP Biology

    Biology and Chemistry 

    Honors HIGHLY recommended for student success. Honors courses are AP prep courses.

    AP Exam

    AP Chemistry

    Chemistry and GSE Algebra II

    Honors/Accelerated HIGHLY recommended for student success. Honors courses are AP prep courses.

    AP Exam

    AP Environmental Science

    Biology, Chemistry and GSE Algebra 

    Honors HIGHLY recommended for student success. Honors courses are AP prep courses.

    AP Exam

    AP Physics 1

    GSE Geometry

    Concurrently taking GSE Algebra II.

     

    AP Exam

    AP Physics 2

    AP Physics 1

    Should have taken or be concurrently taking GSE Pre-Calculus.

    AP Exam

    AP Physics C - Electricity & Magnetism

    Calculus and AP Physics C - Mechanics 

    AP Exam

    AP Physics C - Mechanics

    Should have taken or be concurrently taking Calculus.

    Physics or AP Physics 1 HIGHLY  recommended for student success.

    AP Exam

    Astronomy

    A strong K-8 science background, the ability to plan/carry out an investigation, and analyze/interpret data.

    N/A

    Biology

    A strong K-8 science background, the ability to plan/carry out an investigation, and analyze/interpret data.

    EOC

    Chemistry

    Biology and GSE Geometry co-requisite.

    N/A

    Earth Systems

    A strong K-8 science background, the ability to plan/carry out an investigation, and analyze/interpret data.

    N/A

    Ecology

    A strong K-8 science background, the ability to collect field data, analyze/interpret data, and draw conclusions about real-world implications.

    N/A

    Environmental Science

    A strong K-8 science background, the ability to plan/carry out an investigation, and analyze/interpret data.

    N/A

    Epidemiology

    Biology and Chemistry and Human Anatomy & Physiology or AP Biology or Healthcare Pathway

    N/A

    Forensics

    Biology

    Chemistry is HIGHLY recommended for student success.

    N/A

    Human Anatomy & Physiology

    Biology (honors level highly recommended for student success) and Chemistry 

    N/A

    Honors Biology

    A strong K-8 science background, the ability to plan/carry out an investigation, analyze/interpret data, think independently, and write.

    EOC

    Honors Chemistry

    Biology (honors highly recommended for student success), GSE Accel Alg/Geom A recommended.

    N/A

    Meteorology

    A strong background in Earth Systems.

     

    N/A

    Oceanography

    A strong K-8 science background, the ability to plan/carry out an investigation, and analyze/interpret data.

    N/A

    Organic Chemistry

    AP Chemistry

     

    N/A

    Physical Science

    A strong K-7 science background, the ability to plan/carry out an investigation, and analyze/interpret data.

    *EOC

    If taken in middle school. No EOC if taken in high school.

    Physics

    GSE Geometry

    Concurrently taking GSE Algebra II

     

    N/A

    Scientific Research I

    The ability to conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

    Teacher Recommendation Only

    Required Presentation of Work - Local

    Scientific Research II

    The ability to conduct more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

    Teacher Recommendation Only  

    Required Presentation of Work - Local/State

    Scientific Research III

    See SRI and SRII plus: Ability to explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from professionals and other research on their personalized topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas with interest groups or national/global competitions.

    Teacher Recommendation Only  

    Required Presentation of Work - National/International

    Scientific Research IV

    See SRI and SRII plus: Ability to collaborate with university or industry partners and other research on their personalized topic or issue to present a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas in a national/global competition.

    Teacher Recommendation Only  

    Required Presentation of Work - National/International

     

    *AP Science course prerequisites are directed by the College Board and the AP Course Audit.

     

    *See the Science Course Description list to view a full list of courses and electives. Course elective offerings may vary at each school.

     

    *Advanced Placement Program information may be found here.

     

    *IB science course information may be found on the South Forsyth High School International Baccalaureate webpage.

     

    View more information on science curriculum, including state standards.