Verdugo Hills Senior High – Sci Tch & R 1a, Sci Tch & R 1b, Sci Tch & R 1a, Sci Tch & R 1b

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This is a one year elective course at the high school level, for juniors or seniors. It is a research class that consists of a cognitive emphasis in conjunction with developing laboratory research skills used presently in scientific research. The cognitive areas include an understanding of DNA, RNA, cells, enzymes, and tissues, and techniques such as bioassays, electrophoresis, and histology. Throughout the year, students will research various scientific journals and periodicals as well as the Internet. Using ideas from their research, students will design several experiments, culminating in a long term science project for the school science fair. For all experiments students will be called upon to integrate math, chemistry, biology, and statistics. Present computer skills will be enhanced through students designing data charts and graphs and locating pertinent background research for their experiments.