Science
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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.
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Course |
Pre-Requisites |
State/National Assessment |
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AP Biology |
Biology and Chemistry Honors HIGHLY recommended for student success. Honors courses are AP prep courses. |
AP Exam |
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AP Chemistry |
Chemistry and GSE Algebra II Honors/Accelerated HIGHLY recommended for student success. Honors courses are AP prep courses. |
AP Exam |
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AP Environmental Science |
Biology, Chemistry and GSE Algebra Honors HIGHLY recommended for student success. Honors courses are AP prep courses. |
AP Exam |
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AP Physics 1 |
GSE Geometry Concurrently taking GSE Algebra II.
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AP Exam |
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AP Physics 2 |
AP Physics 1 Should have taken or be concurrently taking GSE Pre-Calculus. |
AP Exam |
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AP Physics C - Electricity & Magnetism |
Calculus and AP Physics C - Mechanics |
AP Exam |
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AP Physics C - Mechanics |
Should have taken or be concurrently taking Calculus. Physics or AP Physics 1 HIGHLY recommended for student success. |
AP Exam |
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Astronomy |
A strong K-8 science background, the ability to plan/carry out an investigation, and analyze/interpret data. |
N/A |
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Biology |
A strong K-8 science background, the ability to plan/carry out an investigation, and analyze/interpret data. |
EOC |
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Chemistry |
Biology and GSE Geometry co-requisite. |
N/A |
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Earth Systems |
A strong K-8 science background, the ability to plan/carry out an investigation, and analyze/interpret data. |
N/A |
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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 |
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Environmental Science |
A strong K-8 science background, the ability to plan/carry out an investigation, and analyze/interpret data. |
N/A |
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Epidemiology |
Biology and Chemistry and Human Anatomy & Physiology or AP Biology or Healthcare Pathway |
N/A |
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Forensics |
Biology Chemistry is HIGHLY recommended for student success. |
N/A |
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Human Anatomy & Physiology |
Biology (honors level highly recommended for student success) and Chemistry |
N/A |
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Honors Biology |
A strong K-8 science background, the ability to plan/carry out an investigation, analyze/interpret data, think independently, and write. |
EOC |
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Honors Chemistry |
Biology (honors highly recommended for student success), GSE Accel Alg/Geom A recommended. |
N/A |
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Meteorology |
A strong background in Earth Systems.
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N/A |
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Oceanography |
A strong K-8 science background, the ability to plan/carry out an investigation, and analyze/interpret data. |
N/A |
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Organic Chemistry |
AP Chemistry
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N/A |
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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. |
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Physics |
GSE Geometry Concurrently taking GSE Algebra II
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N/A |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.