DRAFT: 1/30/2015

GenNET/FANET ITV Courses

2015 – 2016 Please contact the GenNET Office at 810-591-4436 if more detailed course descriptions are needed.

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2015-16 GenNET and FANET ITV Distance Learning Course Descriptions ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Abnormal Psychology: 0.5 Credits (Social Studies) Course # GH5091 - Grade(s) 11-12 This course involves the study of abnormal behavior, including major theories, concepts of psychopathology, and methods of classification. The course is designed to give the student a better understanding of the causes of severe personality and behavior disorders and suggested methods of treatment and control. Prerequisite(s): General Psychology

________________________________________________________________________________________ Advanced Music Theory: 0.5 Credits (Fine Arts Elective) Course #GH8050 - Grade(s) 10-12 This course is designed to help the intermediate or advanced musician gain a better understanding of the mechanics of music composition and analysis. The goal of this course is to prepare students for music theory at the college level. Prerequisite(s): A student must be a participant in choir, band, or orchestra OR be approved by the instructor _________________________________________________________________________________________________ AP Biology: Credits: 1 (Science) Course # GH2040 – Grades 11-12 The AP Biology course is the equivalent of a college introductory biology course and is designed to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal with the rapidly changing science of biology. The course covers in depth molecules and cell, heredity and evolution, and organisms Prerequisite(s): One course in biology and chemistry.

________________________________________________________________________________________ AP Human Geography: Credits: 1 (Social Studies) Course # GH5025 – Grades 11-12The purpose of the Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, uses, and alterations of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent or past enrollment in English 9 is required. In addition, it is highly recommended that a grade of C or better was earned in the most current, previous English class.

________________________________________________________________________________________ AP Government: Credits: 1 (Social Studies, pending district/instructor approval) Course #GH5015 – Grades 11-12 The AP Government & Politics: United States course provides an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality. While there is no single approach that an AP Government & Politics: United States course must follow, certain topics that are generally covered in college courses. Prerequisite: Successful completion of high school level U.S. History and World History.

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DRAFT: 1/30/2015 AP Physics: Credits: 1 (Science Credit) Course #GH2060 – Grades 11-12 Learn the principles of both classical and modern physics that are used to describe the natural world and apply these principles to solve problems. Explore concepts such as Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, waves, optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Build your understanding and critical thinking skills through inquiry-based, laboratory investigations that explore these physics concepts. Pre-requisite: Algebra I, II, Biology and Chemistry

________________________________________________________________________________________ American Sign Language (ASL) 1 - Credits: 1 (Foreign Language) Course # GH1010 – Grades 10-12 This year-long course, which is equivalent to two semesters of college level foreign language, will introduce students to American Sign Language and the culture of the people who utilize this language in and out of the Deaf community. Emphasis will be placed on ASL grammar, vocabulary, finger spelling, and facial expression. Strategies for learning ASL will also be introduced. Class may not fulfill the language requirement for college entrance. Prerequisite(s): The ability to pay attention; stay on task, and good organizational skills. American Sign Language (ASL) 2 – Credits: 1 (Foreign Language) Course #GH1015 – Grades 11-12 This year-long course, which is equivalent to the second year of a college level foreign language, elaborates on American Sign Language 1 and the culture of the people who utilize this language in and out of the Deaf community. Emphasis will be placed on ASL grammar, vocabulary, finger spelling and facial expression. This may not fulfill the language requirement for college entrance. Prerequisite(s): ASL 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ American Sign Language (ASL) 3 – Credits: 1 (Foreign Language) Course #GH1018 – Grades 11-12 This course is a continuation of American Sign Language II, therefore the student must have successfully completed ASL I and II. The student is expected to have an intermediate level knowledge of American Sign Language. ASL III students will focus on building narrative skills, moving from an informal to a more formal presentation. They will focus on developing conversational skills used in everyday discussion, focus on developing the language skills needed to explain ideas, or concepts; or to illustrate how things work and why they are the way they are. The units they will study will also help develop skills to translate written text into ASL. This may not fulfill the language requirement for college entrance. Prerequisite(s): ASL II

_______________________________________________________________________________ Anatomy & Physiology: Credits: 1 (Science, pending district/instructor approval) Course #GH2030– Grades 11-12 This rigorous college-preparatory elective science course includes a detailed study of the human body system. Homeostatic balance, the relationship between structure and function, and the interrelationships between body systems are a focus throughout the course. This course is recommended for students interested in a health-related career, especially those students who plan to study medicine, nursing, physical therapy, and athletic training. The course may also be helpful for those students who plan to enter education as either a life science or physical education teacher. Laboratory activities will include possible microscopic analyses of tissue specimens as well as dissections to accompany the subject matter. Prerequisites: Students who plan to enroll in the Human Anatomy and Physiology course must have successfully completed one year of biology and one year of chemistry

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DRAFT: 1/30/2015 Astronomy – Credits: .05 (Science Elective) Course #GH2070 – Grades 11-12 Students will study in depth many areas of space science including, but not limited to astronomical instruments, physical features of the Universe and the various space programs. These will revolve around four themes: changing concepts of the cosmos, planets, past and present, the universe of stars and galaxies, and how space exploration has affected us. Pre-requisites: A or B in previous science courses.

HS Calculus – Credits: 1.0 (Mathematics) Course #GH3020 - Grades 11-12 In this course, students will study the branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change in continuous and varying quantities. The class will include exercises in the graphical, numerical, analytical and verbal representation of functions; derivative rates of change and the use of derivatives to solve a variety of problems; and derivative and definite integrals as expressed in both parts of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Students will communicate mathematical solutions both orally and with the written word; use technology to help solve problems, interpret results, and verify conclusions; and determine the reasonableness of solutions. Prerequisite(s): Trigonometry and/or Pre-Calculus _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Calculus II – Credits: 0.5 (College-Level Mathematics) Course #GF3010 - Flint Area Network for Telecommunications (FANET) Grades 11-12 Riemann integration and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, including applications to area, volume, etc., and basic methods for conversion of integrals including change of variable, substitutions, partial fractions, integration by parts, improper integrals and numerical integration. Also introduced are sequences and series in one variable with emphasis on Taylor Series. Computer software will be used to aid in understanding these topics. Offered by Kettering University. Prerequisite(s): Pre-calculus including Trigonometry and college credit for Calculus 1, or a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Calculus exam

______________________________________________________________________________________ Calculus III – Credits: 0.5 (College-Level Mathematics) Course #GF3011 - Flint Area Network for Telecommunications (FANET) Grades 11-12 This course is a study of polar coordinates, parametric equations and the calculus of functions in several variables with an introduction to vector calculus. Topics include surface sketching, partial derivatives, gradients, differentials, multiple integrals, cylindrical and spherical coordinates and applications. Computer software will be used to aid in understanding these concepts. Offered by Kettering University. Prerequisite(s): Calc I & Calc II

______________________________________________________________________________________ Child Development – Credits: 0.5 (Social Studies elective) Course #GH5092 - Grades 11-12 This is an introductory course in child development that begins with theories of child development then traces physical, social, personality, and cognitive development from pregnancy to adolescence. Prerequisites: None

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DRAFT: 1/30/2015 Chinese 1 (Mandarin) – Credits: 1.0 (Foreign Language) Course #GH-1035 - Grades 10-12 This is the entry course for the regular-track curriculum and designed for students with little to no proficiency in Chinese. The course emphasizes listening, speaking, reading and writing competencies equally. Students will learn some Chinese cultural facts and social-cultural etiquette when developing basic communicative competence in Chinese. The course focuses on: Developing oral and aural proficiency for survival communication, mastering the Chinese writing system for rudimentary reading and writing, learning foundational grammar for simple sentence and short paragraph building. Pre-requisites: None

Criminal Justice – Credits: 0.5 (Social Studies elective) Course #GH8030 - Grades 10-12 This course is designed for students who are interested in a career in law enforcement, courts or corrections. Students will explore occupations, activities, and procedures involved in the criminal justice system. Major units of study will include crime prevention, the juvenile justice system, criminal investigations, patrol procedures, traffic control, search and seizure, court proceedings, crime scene protection, security and private agencies, criminology and law, and forensics. Students will be able to describe the organization of the criminal justice system and how each component is interrelated. Prerequisites: Earned and “A” or “B” in previous social studies courses. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Forensic Science – Credits: 0.5 (Science Elective Credit) Course #GH 8080 - Grades 11-12 Forensic science is a specialized science class that integrates the concepts of biology and chemistry by introducing students to the field of forensics and crime scene investigation. In this course, students will learn about various physical evidence analysis techniques used by forensic scientists. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology

German 1 – Credits: 1.0 (Foreign Language) Course #1060 - Grades 10-12 This class provides students with basic language skills to carry out every day social and survival tasks. Students will be able to communicate about present and near future events in basic sentences. Assignments and assessments will address all communication skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening and culture. (NCAA approved core course). There are no pre-requisites for this course. Novice Level: Michigan World Language Standards and Benchmarks will be addressed and assessed. Following successful and passing completion of the course students will be eligible for students to enroll in German 2 Holocaust – Credits: 0.5 (Social Studies Elective) Course #5085 - Grades 10-12 This course focused on the Holocaust will feature an extensive study of themes within this historic tragedy. Those themes include, an Introduction leading up to the “Final Solution,” major events from within these walls of torture, and consequences of these events that continue to shape our world today. Topics in the course will include but are not limited to: Kristallnacht, the Nuremburg Laws, Auschwitz, Dachau, Allied Awareness of these Death Camps, and the Israeli State established in 1948. Prerequisites: Successful completion of ninth grade social studies/world history. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Intro to Music History – Credits: 0.5 (Fine Arts Elective) Course #GH8060 - Grades 10-12 This course is designed to help the intermediate or advanced musician gain a better understanding of how music has evolved through history. This includes in depth study of the most influential musicians and composers. The goal of this class is to prepare students for music history at the college level. Prerequisite(s): A student must be a participant in orchestra, band, or choir OR be approved by the instructor. _______________________________________________________________________________________

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DRAFT: 1/30/2015 Japanese 1 – Credits: 1 (Foreign Language) Course #GH1070 - Grades 10-12This course is designed for the true beginner in the Japanese language. We begin with the very basics of Japanese, learning the sounds of the syllabaries and then proceed to learn to write them in hiragana and katakana. We then learn to write real words and put them into meaningful sentences. By the end of the first year, students will have memorized two syllabaries (hiragana and katakana), 78 kanji and about a thousand words in Japanese. It sounds like a lot of memorization, and it is, but we will be using these words often so that their meanings will become internalized and truly learned. Prerequisite(s): None _______________________________________________________________________________________ Japanese 2 – Credits: 1 (Foreign Language) Course #GH1075 - Grades 10-12 Japanese II is a continuation of Japanese I. It is a yearlong course, and students continue to build on the vocabulary and grammar learned in the first year class. In the second year, students will be required to read and write proficiently in both hiragana and katakana. New kanji will be learned and incorporated in their writing and reading assignments. In Japanese II, new verb forms such as the TE form and Te imasu forms will be introduced and practiced. We also learn to speak in Plain, or Short Form language, which is used in all informal situations in Japan. We continue to explore the unique culture of the Japanese people in the second year class. Prerequisite(s): Japanese I _______________________________________________________________________________________ Meteorology – Credits: .5 (Science Elective) Course #GH2080 - Grades 10-12 This course describes the large-scale circulation systems of the tropical atmosphere and analyses the dynamics of such systems. Topics include: Radiative-convective equilibrium; the Hadley and walker circulation; monsoons; tropical boundary layers; theory of the response of the tropical atmosphere to localized sea-surface temperature anomalies; intraseasonal oscillations; equatorial waves; El Niño/Southern Oscillation; easterly waves; and tropical cyclones. th

Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of 9 Grade Science, and/or equivalent of Life Science

Sports Medicine – Credits: 1 Course #GH2190 – Grades 11-12 Students will be introduced to the basics of Sports Medicine. Students will learn the relationship between anatomy, physiology and sport related injuries. This class is designed for students interested in fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, medicine, fitness, physiology of exercise, kinesiology, nutrition, and other sports medicine related fields. Prerequisite(s): 2 years completed science and a "B" in Biology or permission from the instructor.

Trigonometry: Credits: 1 (Mathematics, pending district/instructor approval) Course #GH3050– Grades 11-12 Trigonometry, helps students develop skills sufficiently to write and use the definition of trigonometric functions; sketch the graph of the trigonometric functions; prove identities; solve trigonometric equations; learn and then apply the law of the sines and cosines; learn how to write a complex number in trigonometric form and find all the roots of a complex number; learn polar coordinates system and the graphs of some simple equations in polar; learn about conic sections (rectangular & polar), vector (applications & operations), and the exponential and logarithmic functions with applications and modeling. A calculator is required. Prerequisites: Successful completion and passing of Algebra I, II, and College Preparatory Geometry

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DRAFT: 1/30/2015 Wars: Credits: .5 (Social Studies Elective, pending district/instructor approval) Course #GH5080 – Grades 11-12   What are the ethics of war? Can we apply our ordinary moral judgments and political commitments to war? Does it even make sense to talk about an ethics of war that is not simply an expression of power? This course explores the relationship among war, politics, and ethics. It begins with a survey of issues of realism and just war theory through in-depth analysis of texts by classic and contemporary philosophers. We will also survey basic ideas of justice—utilitarian and deontological—and how they relate to the ethics of war. We also examine war from the perspective of the international order, looking at the legal and practical norms governing war and how they are changing. We look also to important boundary cases and pressing topics in current events—terrorism, drone warfare, torture, and humanitarian intervention. How can we justify or denounce such actions and on what terms? Do these cases amount to war? Are they crimes and police actions? How should they be assessed? Pre-Requisite: Successful passing of 9th and 10th Grade Social Studies and/or equivalent of World History and U.S. History

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