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Forensic Science 2
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite(s): Pass Biology and Forensic Science 1 with a C or better
Course Description: Have you taken Forensic Science 1 and want to dig even deeper into Forensic Science/CSI? Expand your learning with Forensic Science 2. This class picks up where Forensic Science 1 leaves off. We explore additional evidence types, including some of the "grosser" ones, like decomposition, entomology, and blood spatter. Additional topics include DNA, blood spatter, toxicology, and physical trauma. As in Forensic Science 1, we also tie these topics to real-world cases through our case studies.
Interpersonal Communication
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit (English Credit)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: Take your communication skills to the next level in this course focused on business and career writing, speaking, and collaboration. Collaborative communication is one of the top skills employers are seeking across career industries. Develop those skills as you complete meaningful, real-world applicable projects with your peers in this course.
Microsoft Office 2: Excel Applications
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite(s): Computer Literacy or placement exam
Course Description: Understanding numbers and analyzing data is vital. Learn the functionality of Excel with our Microsoft certification course. This certification course moves swiftly using project-based learning to simulate the time management and professionalism of the workplace environment. To be successful in the course, students need to commit to the course timelines and procedures. Students will learn advanced skills used by every business to create budgets, utilize data analysis tools, functions, pivot tables, automation with macros to create charts in graphs and many more features. Students will take the Microsoft Certification Exam for Excel.
Platform(s): Students in this course will be expected to access multiple “outside” platforms including GMetrix or TestOut Software, MSi, Certiport (for certification), and Madison College platforms, to name a few.
Personal Computers: It is strongly recommended that students in this course use a Stride K12 issued computer exclusively for content in this course.
Note: Dual Credit can be earned for Microsoft Excel.
Sociology
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit (Pathway or Social Studies credit)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: Students explore complex social issues in a variety of social settings—from families and schools to global cultures. Real-world application is the centerpiece of this course, as students complete projects to develop and apply their knowledge.
US Government & Politics
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: In this capstone course, students develop a deep understanding of the functions and structures of the United States Government by examining political issues and campaigns, the Constitution, the lawmaking process, and the court system. There is the option to complete supplementary coursework to prepare for the AP US Government and Politics Exam for students enrolled in this course.