Northstar

Description: (5 credits) 

Biology 20 is an introductory study of living systems. Topics include energy and matter exchange in the biosphere, ecosystems and population change, photosynthesis and cellular respiration and five human systems. 

Prerequisite:

• Science 10

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to increase your understanding of group behaviour. Sociology should help you to feel yourself part of society, to understand how society influences your life, and to realize how you can influence society.

3 Credit Course

Prerequisite:

none

General Psychology 20 offers students a general background in psychology. Students will start by learning about the history of psychology. They will then learn about our changing understanding of principles of learning, thinking and feeling. Later, focus will be given to longstanding and emergent psychology-related topics that affect adolescents in our society today. Through this course, students will gain an appreciation for the field of psychology and it's applicability to their lives.

Description:

This course includes the collection and analysis of evidence from crime scenes, the principles of fingerprinting, breathalyzers, polygraphing, and DNA analysis.

Prerequisite:

• Science 10 (50%) or Science 24 (70%)