2008 Equinox Courses
for students completing grades 9-12

ENGLISH AND WRITING

59. Journalism Honors

Newspapers, television, Web sites, podcasts, satellite radio—in this age of
communication, news is accessible 24/7. Although the vehicles for transmitting information continue to change, the need for excellent journalists is constant. This course introduces participants to the world of journalism beginning with a brief history of mass media and an overview of current outlets including written, spoken and visual media. Students sharpen their journalistic skills, including identification of stories, gathering and checking facts, and writing copy for print, audio and visual media. Group and individual work require writing for various news sources and include discussion of ethical issues in media. The skills developed and honed in this class prepares students for future study in the communication arts.
Offered: Case
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

60. Creative Writing Honors

To write well, one needs to read well. Reading excerpts from contemporary
literature, students refine their critical thinking and, subsequently, writing skills through discussion and writing exercises. Various writing genres are explored, including poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, screenplay, drama, and memoir. Students select one genre for their creative focus and develop a portfolio of work. Work is shared with the class,
critiqued in whole-group workshops, and complemented by peer reviews and teacher feedback.
Offered: NU Sessions 1 & 2; Case
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

61. British Literature Honors

“Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.” — Francis Bacon. As students examine classic works, they learn to consider literature critically and write analytically. Participants study the history of Europe, the origins
of the English language, and the development of modern writing — bridging the ancient epic and the modern novel. Reading prose, drama and poetry that represent the major movements in British literature, students analyze genre, setting, character, theme, and more.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

62. Introduction to College Writing Honors

Prerequisite: 2 years of honors English
While high school courses generally focus on who, what, when and where, most
college professors expect attention to the how and why —thoughtful analysis and interpretation of complex materials. Using reading as the inspiration for writing,
students practice traditional rhetorical modes (narration, description, definition, analysis, criticism, argumentation, and persuasion); build on their understanding of the writing process; and develop more sophisticated interpretation and analysis skills.
Offered: NU Session 2
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

63. English: Literature & Composition
(AP designation pending)

Prerequisite: 2 years of honors English
Through daily discussion, performance of literature, writing assignments, and Advanced Placement exam practice, students examine the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. This class emphasizes close, detailed reading and analysis of fiction, drama and poetry. This course is guided by the principle of collaborative investigation and prepares students for the AP English: Literature and Composition
exam as well as college-level courses.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

64. English: Language & Composition
(AP designation pending)

Prerequisite: 2 years of honors English
This course is designed to help students become skilled readers and writers. By honing stylistic and mechanical skills, students address an array of subjects through non-fiction prose, including politics, race, gender, history, science, and ethics. Active participation in class discussions is complemented by intensive work on essay writing; students build
a portfolio, including drafts and notes. Along with providing substantial practice for the AP English: Language and Compo­sition exam, this course helps students develop analytical thinking skills.
Offered: NU Session 2
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

65. European History
(AP designation pending)

Prerequisite: 1 honors history course
Beginning with a study of Medieval European society, students trace the changes that shaped modern Western world views and institutions, and develop an understanding of European history that can help contextualize everything from great works of art to current political ­tensions. Students develop the ability to analyze historical evidence and the ability to express historical understanding in writing.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

66. AP Psychology

AP Psychology covers principles of each of psychology’s major subfields, and study the methods psychologists use in research and practice. Topics include the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, cognition, personality, social psych­ology, and abnormal psychology. Students review case studies, participate in class discussions, and analyze experiment design, while practicing AP-style questions and essays.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

67. Cognitive Psychology Honors

Prerequisite: 1 semester of psychology (Topics/Intro, Honors, or AP)
“Sensation tells us what a thing is. Thinking tells us what it is this thing is. Feeling tells us what this thing is to us.” — Carl Jung. Students examine mental processes, such as problem solving, memory, and language, within the framework of stages/phases of cognitive development. Following discussion and review of current research, participants design and conduct a short study of their own and share their results. This course prepares students for further study in psychology, cognitive science, and social sciences.
Offered: NU Session 2
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

68. Law & Politics Honors

“Even when laws have been written down, they ought not always to remain unaltered.” — Aristotle. Law and politics go hand-in-hand as people continue to strive for change. Students explore the process of policymaking and related legal issues by focusing on episodes in American history and litigating issues based on constitutional challenges including restraints placed on freedom of speech during WWI, and interpretations of protection before and during the War on Terrorism. Students research and discuss the rationale behind and effects of relevant legal statues, and work in groups to create scenarios and characters forming the basis of a trial.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

69. Political Science Honors

Prerequisite: 1 year of honors history
Did you know that Political Science is rooted in ancient Philosophy? Empirical theories about political behavior are still elaborated on and tested by modern political scientists. This course highlights the philosophical and institutional foundations of political systems and aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life. Students analyze and evaluate political evidence and arguments — past, present, and future.
Offered: NU Session 2
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

70. International Relations Honors

As Thomas Friedman states in The World is Flat, knowing how to deal with people of other nations is critical to success. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students analyze current issues, including terrorism, religious fundamentalism, environmental degradation, cultural dif­fusion, oil politics, technological advances, and more. Students interested in current events, political science, public policy, and global studies are encouraged to take this course in preparation for AP Comparative Government.
Offered: NU Session 1, Case
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

71. World Religions & Current Conflict Honors

Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, “We must learn to live together as brothers, or we are going to perish together as fools.” What role does religion play in binding us together or setting us at odds? This course introduces students to world religions and belief systems, and how their practice affects current issues, conflicts and challenges. Among the religious traditions studied are Hinduism, Judaism, Confucianism, Daoism, Christianity, and Islam. Students research and discuss the historical evolution of religions as well as fundamental doctrines, beliefs, practices, institutions, and artifacts. Students analyze defining characteristics and essential similarities and differences among these traditions and consider the cultural, political, economic, military, and global effects of those tenets and their practice.
Offered: NU Session 2
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

72. Sociology Honors: Urban Research Methods

What is a society? How does society benefit the individual and what does the
individual contribute to society? How do societies distribute wealth, income,
and other resources? In this course parti­cipants probe these and other questions which form the basis for the study of sociology. Students identify a research question on a critical social issue, such as racism, poverty, urban crime, or group relationships, apply social psychological principles and methods to problem formulation and research design, collect data, and evaluate their own research findings. This course complements the study of psychology and is excellent preparation for AP Psychology.
Offered: Case
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

73. Philosophy Honors

“The philosophy of one century is the common sense of the next.” — Henry Ward Beecher. Philosophy Honors introduces students to the prominent themes of Western philosophy using Plato’s Republic as the primary text. Students learn to present philosophical questions and answers through close examination of texts, extensive journal writing, and discussion-­oriented class presentations. Participants learn to craft clear and focused arguments and essays based on texts and issues discussed in class.
Offered: NU Session 2, Case
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

74. Civic Engagement & Contemporary Social Issues Honors

News media and popular culture surround us with stories of violence, poverty, and urban decay. Political leaders exchange ideas about education, the economy, health care, and welfare reform. But what are all of these issues really about? What is life like for someone who is homeless or on welfare? Where have these problems come from? Mostimportantly, what can we do about them, as individual citizens and as a society? Civic Leadership Institute students explore the complex challenges that affect our communities today, and are introduced to tools and strategies for community development and positive social change. Through challenging academic work, community service, hands-on field experiences, guest speakers, and facilitated debates and discussions, the Civic Leadership Institute helps students develop the knowledge, experience, and leadership skills they need to make a positive impact on the world!
Note: Additional $110 field study fee required.
Admission Criteria: Talent Search scores of SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510 or ACT R ≥ 24; OR achievement in the 95th percentile or above on the verbal composite of any nationally normed standardized achievement test; OR an Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester
Service-learning credit: 25 to 100 hours
Residential students only

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MATHEMATICS & COMPUTERS

75. Individually Paced (IP) Algebra II & Trigonometry Honors

Prerequisite: Algebra I
IP Algebra II Honors is an individually paced, honors-level high school mathematics course that covers the curriculum of a second-year high school algebra course. During the course, students work independently and at their own pace. Students receive support and individual attention from the teacher and teaching assistant. Mastery must be demonstrated to move to sub­sequent chapters. Individually paced math courses are not intended to remediate deficiencies.
Note: A graphing calculator is required.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT M ≥ 540; ACT M ≥ 20; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

76. Individually Paced (IP) Pre–Calculus Honors

Prerequisites: Algebra I and II, and Geometry
IP Pre–Calculus Honors is a self-paced course covering one year of high school pre–calculus. The course is designed for students who can assume significant responsibility for their own learning, and who can work independently. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Students apply vectors, sequences, series, and matrices to solve problems. Advanced topics in functions and graphs, trigonometry, and discrete mathematics are also covered.
Note: A graphing calculator is required.
Offered: NU Session 1, Case
Admission Criteria: SAT M ≥ 540; ACT M ≥ 20; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

77. Pre–Calculus Honors

Prerequisites: Algebra I and II, and Geometry
Pre-Calculus Honors is an instructor-led course designed to follow and build upon Advanced Algebra. (See course description #76 for topics.)
Note: A graphing calculator is required.
Offered: NU Session 2
Admission Criteria: SAT M ≥ 540; ACT M ≥ 20; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

78. AP Calculus AB

Prerequisites: Algebra I and II with Trigonometry; Geometry; and Pre-Calculus
Rocket scientist or brain surgeon, architect or engineer — the study of calculus is the foundation for many professional endeavors. This college-level calculus course
covers analytic geometry, functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals and their applications. It explores symbolic differentiation and integration utilities as students apply these skills to solve problems. Students are expected to master one year of calculus in three weeks. Upon completion, they are prepared to take the AP Calculus AB exam.
Note: A graphing calculator is required.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT M ≥ 540; ACT M ≥ 20; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

79. Linear Algebra Honors

Prerequisite: 1 year of Calculus
Mathematics has long been a foundation in physical science, engineering, and
commerce; today, it is utilized in social science and even in the humanities. This course builds upon the foundations of advanced math principles and is intended for students who have successfully completed one year of differential calculus. Linear Algebra provides study of matrices, vectors, and vector spaces. Students analyze and express mathematical ideas graphically, numerically, symbolically, and in writing. This course is equivalent to a college linear algebra course and prepares students for advanced mathematics, including Multivariable Calculus.
Note: A graphing calculator is required.
Offered: NU Session 2
Admission Criteria: SAT M ≥ 540; ACT M ≥ 20; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

80. Statistics (AP designation pending)

Prerequisites: Algebra I and II
Collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data are applicable in virtually every discipline. In this non-calculus-based course students explore the theory of probability, descriptions of statistical measurements, probability distributions, and experimental and statistical inference. Students develop research proposals, collect and analyze data, and complete a comprehensive statistical project. Students are prepared to take the AP Statistics Exam in May.
Note: A scientific calculator is required.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT M ≥ 540; ACT M ≥ 20; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

81. AP Computer Science A

Prerequisite: Algebra II
Developed in 1995, JAVA is used in industries ranging from retail to finance to medicine. Students learn to program in JAVA using keywords, operators, and data types to develop solutions to problems, and sub­­sequently to code and compile programs, as well as to compose command-line programs, basic graphics, and simple games. Students do not need prior experience with JAVA, but should have previous programming or computer language experience. While computer lab space is available during and after class, students are encouraged to bring a PC-compatible computer. This course prepares students for the AP Computer Science Exam.
Note: Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Session 2
Admission Criteria: SAT M ≥ 540; ACT M ≥ 20; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

82. Computer Game Design Honors

Prerequisites: Geometry; Previous computer programming experience using C, C++,
or JAVA
How often have you played a computer game knowing that you could have
created a better one? This class begins with an examination of the history of video games and of game design. Various topics dealing with the programming and design of computer games are studied including game program structure, elementary graphics, animation, artificial intelligence, user interfaces, the simulation of motion, sound generation, and use. Individual and group projects are used to illustrate course concepts and techniques. At the conclusion of the course, students design and build their own game to present to an audience and are prepared for advanced programming and gaming design courses.
Note: Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: Case
Admission Criteria: SAT M ≥ 540; ACT M ≥ 20; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

SCIENCE

83. Ethics & Dissent in Eras of Change

Students examine the dilemmas and disagreements created by recent advancements in science, medicine and technology, including such topics as cloning, genetic screening, and stem cell research. Examining ideas such as moral relativism and moral realism, as well as utilitarianism and virtue ethics, students grapple with how ethical theories affect scientific study. Through analysis of philosophical works and media reports, participants examine interactions of social movements, dissent, and scientific study in an effort to understand how these movements impact views of ethical behavior. This course enriches students’ understanding of science, medicine, ethics, and policy.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; ACT S ≥ 22; or
Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

84. Genetics & Biotechnology Honors

Prerequisite: 1 year of honors Biology
This course introduces students to topics in biotechnology, genetics, and molecular biology as well as some of their modern applications. Classroom activities focus on DNA structure and function, the manipulation and analysis of DNA, and the analysis of genetic variation. Students have an opportunity to visit biomedical research laboratories. Societal issues are discussed, risks and benefits of various techniques analyzed, and decision-making models for bioethical issues considered. This course provides preparation for aspects of AP Biology and is an excellent preparatory course for those contemplating the
medical profession.
Note: Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: Case
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; ACT S ≥ 22; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

85. Human Biology Honors

Prerequisite: 1 year of Biology
Why do knees have kneecaps and elbows don’t? This course covers the chemistry of cellular life, cell structure and function, human organization, major systems of the human body, human and medical genetics, DNA and biotechnology, human evolution, and ecology and population concerns. Students spend extensive time on dissection and focusing on experiments in molecular genetics, histology, and chemical composition of cells. Human Biology Honors provides excellent preparation for AP Biology.
Note: Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; ACT S ≥ 22; or
Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

86. Genetics Honors

Prerequisite: 1 year of Biology
Students build on their knowledge of biology to investigate concepts and techniques used to study human genetic qualities and traits. Topics include molecular DNA, evolution of populations, and Mendelian inheritance; students learn how genetic information is transmitted, circulated, arranged, and modified. Topics and bioethical questions addressed include genetic engineering and stem cell research. Students are introduced to the basic principles and methods of genetic research with an emphasis on the application of concepts to solve problems in the laboratory.
Note: Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Session 2
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; ACT S ≥ 22; or
Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

87. Neuroscience Honors

Prerequisite: 1 year of Biology
Drawing upon the interdisciplinary principles of biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and psychology, students explore the complex systems of the human brain. Initially, introduced to the neuro-anatomy of the brain, students study the organization of simple networks — neural systems and behavior; how the brain develops and the embryonic development of the nervous system; the sensory and motor systems; changes in brain chemistry; aspects of learning and memory — as well as disorders of the nervous system. In addition to lecture and discussion, students participate in laboratory activities such as specimen dissection.
Note: Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; ACT S ≥ 22; or
Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

88. Biology Honors

Prerequisite: Completion of a laboratory science course
Biology comes alive in this fast-paced high school honors course, emphasizing the principles that apply to plants and animals. As a supplement to class discussion, text readings, and demonstrations, students spend one-third of class time in a university laboratory performing experiments and learning methods of scientific investigation. Biology Honors is designed for students who have the opportunity to ­accelerate in science, and have made prior arrangements with their school to replace an academic year course with an equivalent course completed at CTD. Students must be able to commit to the intense demands of mastering one year of biology in three weeks. Students who plan to take biology at their academic year school are encouraged to enroll in either Introduction to Laboratory Science Honors or Topics in Biology Honors. This course prepares students for honors Human Biology and AP Biology.
Note: Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; ACT S ≥ 22; or
Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

89. AP Biology

Prerequisite: 1 year of honors Biology
How do stem cells differentiate into a diverse range of cell types? How do antibiotic-resistant bacteria develop? AP Biology is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course and is offered for students with a strong interest in science and/or medicine and engineering. The goals are for students to develop a framework for modern biology and to appreciate the scientific process while studying topics through lab experiments, discussions, and readings.
Note: Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Session 2
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510; ACT R ≥ 24; ACT S ≥ 22; or
Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

90. Architecture: Engineering Structures

Prerequisite: Algebra I and II, and a laboratory science
What does it take to design a safe, sound high-rise office building or a high-traffic suspension bridge? This lecture and laboratory course explores sound design with relation to architectural structures. Participants learn about basic structural systems; elements and properties of construction materials and components; fabrication and construction technologies, methods, and processes; and engineered systems characteristic of commercial buildings, such as foundation. Students research and discuss sustainable design, consider safety protections, and economics. This course covers principles of mechanics, properties of materials, and mechanical design.
Notes:
• A scientific or graphing calculator is required.
• Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT M ≥ 540; ACT M ≥ 20; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

91. Engineering Design Honors

Prerequisites: Algebra I and II, and a laboratory science
Industries as diverse as medicine, sports, business and science require the skills of
a design engineer. In this introductory college-level course, students learn how
to use engineering principles to generate potential — and real — design solutions. Working in teams, they develop designs and test their concepts for functionality.
Note: Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Session 2
Admission Criteria: SAT M ≥ 540; ACT M ≥ 20; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

92. Engineering Concepts Honors

Prerequisite: Algebra I
How do civil, mechanical, chemical, materials and electrical engineers solve real-world problems? This course is intended to provide students with an initial exposure to engineering problem solving and principles used to design structures, products, and equipment or to make improvements for the future. Students meet professors in a variety of disciplines and research their own topics in Case’s world-class library. Small groups of students are assigned to a particular problem for which they must develop
and implement an engineering solution.
Note: Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: Case
Admission Criteria: SAT M ≥ 540; ACT M ≥ 20; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester

93. Conceptual Physics Honors

Notes:
• A scientific or graphing calculator is required.
• Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Session 1
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 480 + SAT M ≥ 520; ACT R ≥ 21 +
ACT M ≥ 19; ACT S ≥ 21; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

94. Physics Honors

Prerequisites: Algebra I and II, and Biology or Chemistry
Physics helps explain, predict, and control physical phenomena. This course emphasizes fundamental principles of nature through study of classical and modern physics. Through lecture, discussion, demonstration, video, and laboratory work, students explore topics including linear, rotational, and wave motion; force; momentum; energy; static and current electricity; and nuclear physics. Physics Honors is a demanding course for students who wish to complete a full-year high school physics course in an accelerated format.
Notes:
• A graphing calculator is required.
• Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Sessions 1 & 2
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510 + SAT M ≥ 540; ACT R ≥ 24 +
ACT M ≥ 21; ACT S ≥ 22; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

95. Physics B (AP designation pending)

Prerequisites: Physics and Algebra II with Trigonometry
Advanced Placement Physics B offers an analytical and systematic approach to the main principles of physics and covers topics such as waves, optics, Newtonian Mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, electricity, magnetism, and thermal physics. Laboratory sessions help hone students’ ability to analyze a problem or a phenomenon verbally, mathematically and graphically, and develop students’ conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability using algebra and trigonometry. This course prepares students for the AP Physics B Exam.
Notes:
• A graphing calculator is required.
• Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Session 2
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510 + SAT M ≥ 540; ACT R ≥ 24 +
ACT M ≥ 21; ACT S ≥ 22; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

96. Chemistry Honors

Prerequisite: 1 year of laboratory science
This demanding honors course covers the principles of modern chemistry and emphasizes the study of stoichiometry, the structure of matter, gas laws, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, thermo­ dynamics, organic chemistry, and molecular orbital theory. Through experiments­ students learn to use proper lab technique, record and analyze data, and produce scientific lab reports.
Notes:
• A scientific calculator is required.
• Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Sessions 1 & 2; Case
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510 + SAT M ≥ 540; ACT R ≥ 24 +
ACT M ≥ 21; ACT S ≥ 22; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

97. Chemistry (AP designation pending)

Prerequisite: 1 year of Chemistry
This course focuses more deeply on topics such as thermodynamics, thermochemistry, the physical behavior of gases, states and structure of matter, chemical equilibrium and kinetics, and various chemical reactions. Laboratory work emphasizes increased competency in solving chemical calculations and problems. Upon completion, students attain a deeper understanding of chemistry fundamentals and are prepared to take the AP Chemistry exam.
Notes:
• A scientific calculator is required.
• Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Sessions 1 & 2
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510 + SAT M ≥ 540; ACT R ≥ 24 +
ACT M ≥ 21; ACT S ≥ 22; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 2 semesters

98. Intro to Biochemistry

Prerequisite: 1 year Biology and 1 year Chemistry
Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes in living organisms. This course explores recent discoveries of chemistry in biological phenomena and is a systematic study of the structure and function of cellular components such as proteins, lipids, amino acids, and other biomolecules. Students expand on their understanding of metabolism and the interrelations among carbon, nitrogen, and energy cycles.
Note: Additional $110 lab fee required.
Offered: NU Session 2
Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥ 510 + SAT M ≥ 540; ACT R ≥ 24 +
ACT M ≥ 21; ACT S ≥ 22; or Admission Portfolio
High school credit: 1 semester