Courses at Reims Academy
Official course description is in Times New Roman, while some more information about the course is given underneath that.
History of Science: Alchemy to Astronomy
HS 1-3
This non math intensive course covers the basic tenets of biology, chemistry, physics and astronomy while examining how scientific thought has evolved through time. Students will end up with a good grounding in each of the natural sciences.
Students who have taken advanced science classes will not receive credit for this course.
Implied in the course description and commonly known around school, this is a science course for non-science-y people. So if you need an extra science credit to graduate (I don't know if Reims has graduation requirements like that or not) or if you just think an extra science class will make you look better to that college you really want to get into...this is the class for you.
Campus Natural History
HS 2-3 (HS 1 by permission of instructor)
Get an introduction to biology and ecology by studying the land, plants, and animals of the school campus and the surrounding area. Almost all of the course will be spent doing fieldwork, so be prepared to walk around outside in all sorts of weather. Coursework is based mostly around a field journal and an independent project at the end of the course, though there will be several other projects along the way. No prior work in biology or natural history required.
Note: THIS IS A WORK-INTENSIVE COURSE. Even during class time students will have a lot of responsibility to work independently as we spread out over campus. Don't be constantly absent or late, and don't slack off.
HS1 students shouldn't be scared off - word around school is that Fang's pretty lenient about letting people in as long as they don't have a record of being a troublemaker. Word of mouth also says that final warning should definitely be heeded: while the course itself can be pretty easy going and fun (though yeah, a lot of work), Fang's failed a student on the spot before for his conduct during class.
But if you want a chance to wander around school taking notes and have a more hands-on experience instead of being stuck behind a desk and getting lectured at, this is a good course for you!
Vertebrate Zoology (with Lab)
HS 1-3
This course focuses on studying vertebrates - animals with backbones - including classification, evolution, basic anatomy, and adaptation. Lab work includes everything from dissections to field trips. Students will have one week where they must care for a pair of mice in order to record various observations, though already owned pets may be substituted with prior permission. Students will have some input on topics studied.
Prior work in biology or natural history is strongly encouraged but not required.
What you might think of as a more traditional science class, this is a lecture based course with a longer lab period once a week. Student input is considered, though there's a basic syllabus that Fang will stick to. Still, you want to spend some time on dinosaurs? Sure, the class can do dinosaurs. Just remember you're responsible on any tests for whatever you've picked! Also you fail if the mice die while under your care. (Exceptions only if it was completely out of your control, but that is not lightly given.)
If you have any questions, let me know! I'm happy to explain/expand, and I can whip up a sample syllabus if it'll help.
History of Science: Alchemy to Astronomy
HS 1-3
This non math intensive course covers the basic tenets of biology, chemistry, physics and astronomy while examining how scientific thought has evolved through time. Students will end up with a good grounding in each of the natural sciences.
Students who have taken advanced science classes will not receive credit for this course.
Implied in the course description and commonly known around school, this is a science course for non-science-y people. So if you need an extra science credit to graduate (I don't know if Reims has graduation requirements like that or not) or if you just think an extra science class will make you look better to that college you really want to get into...this is the class for you.
Campus Natural History
HS 2-3 (HS 1 by permission of instructor)
Get an introduction to biology and ecology by studying the land, plants, and animals of the school campus and the surrounding area. Almost all of the course will be spent doing fieldwork, so be prepared to walk around outside in all sorts of weather. Coursework is based mostly around a field journal and an independent project at the end of the course, though there will be several other projects along the way. No prior work in biology or natural history required.
Note: THIS IS A WORK-INTENSIVE COURSE. Even during class time students will have a lot of responsibility to work independently as we spread out over campus. Don't be constantly absent or late, and don't slack off.
HS1 students shouldn't be scared off - word around school is that Fang's pretty lenient about letting people in as long as they don't have a record of being a troublemaker. Word of mouth also says that final warning should definitely be heeded: while the course itself can be pretty easy going and fun (though yeah, a lot of work), Fang's failed a student on the spot before for his conduct during class.
But if you want a chance to wander around school taking notes and have a more hands-on experience instead of being stuck behind a desk and getting lectured at, this is a good course for you!
Vertebrate Zoology (with Lab)
HS 1-3
This course focuses on studying vertebrates - animals with backbones - including classification, evolution, basic anatomy, and adaptation. Lab work includes everything from dissections to field trips. Students will have one week where they must care for a pair of mice in order to record various observations, though already owned pets may be substituted with prior permission. Students will have some input on topics studied.
Prior work in biology or natural history is strongly encouraged but not required.
What you might think of as a more traditional science class, this is a lecture based course with a longer lab period once a week. Student input is considered, though there's a basic syllabus that Fang will stick to. Still, you want to spend some time on dinosaurs? Sure, the class can do dinosaurs. Just remember you're responsible on any tests for whatever you've picked! Also you fail if the mice die while under your care. (Exceptions only if it was completely out of your control, but that is not lightly given.)
If you have any questions, let me know! I'm happy to explain/expand, and I can whip up a sample syllabus if it'll help.