Flow Chart of Science and Technology Courses at TJ
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Required and Elective Core Science Courses
Biology
9th Grade - Honors Biology (PreReq: None; CoReq: IBEST) Required
10th, 11th, or 12th Grade - AP Biology (PreReq: Honors Biology; CoReq: None) Elective
Chemistry
Summer after 9th Grade (optional) - Honors Chemistry (PreReq: Math 2/3; CoReq: Math 2/3)
10th Grade - Honors Chemistry (PreReq: Math 2/3; CoReq: Math 2/3) Required
10th, 11th, or 12th Grade - AP Chemistry (PreReq: Honors Chemistry; CoReq: None) Elective
Physics (One Course Required)
11th Grade - Honors Physics (PreReq: Math 4/5; CoReq: Math 4/5)
11th or 12th Grade - AP Physics C (PreReq: BC Calc; CoReq: BC Calc)c
Geosystems
12th Grade - Geosystems (PreReq: Honors Physics; CoReq: None)
Technology
9th Grade - Technology 9 (Design and Tech) (PreReq: None; CoReq: IBEST)
Senior Labs and Associated Electives
Interdisciplinary Science Research
Oceanography and Geophysical Systems Research Laboratory
PreReq: Advanced Marine Biology
Complimentary Courses:
- DNA 1 and DNA 2
- Energy Systems 1 or 2
- Prototyping 1 and 2
- AP Chemistry
- Geospatial Analysis
Neuroscience Research Laboratory
PreReq: All Courses in one pathway
- Biology Pathway
- AP Biology
- Neurobiology
- Computer Science Pathway
- Artificial Intelligence 1
- Artificial Intelligence 2
- AP BC Calculus
- Engineering Pathway
- Robotics 1
- Robotics 2
- AP BC Calculus
Complimentary Courses:
- Analog or Digital Electronics
- DNA 1 and DNA 2
- AP Physics C
- Robotics 1 and Robotics 2
- Microbial Genomics
Physical Science Research
Chemical Analysis and Nano Chemistry Research Laboratory
PreReq: None
Complimentary Courses:
- AP Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- One or more of AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Statistics, or AP BC Calculus
Quantum Physics and Optics Research Laboratory
PreReq: AP Physics C
Complimentary Courses:
- Quantum Mechanics
- Computational Physics
- Analog and Digital Electronics
- AMT
Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Laboratory
PreReq: None
Complimentary Courses:
- Astronomy Solar System
- Astronomy Universe
Biological Research
Biotechnology Research Laboratory
PreReq: DNA Science 1
Complimentary Courses:
- DNA Science 2
- AP Chemistry
- AP Biology
- Microbial Genomics
Technology Research
Combined Engineering Research
PreReq: Any TWO of the Technology courses in this column
- Robotics 1 and Robotics 2
- Prototyping 1 and Prototyping 2
- Analog Electronics and Digital Electronics
- Energy Systems 1 and Energy Systems 2
- CAD
- Engineering Design
Complimentary Courses:
- Any additional Technology courses
- AP Computer Science
- Any other CS course
* Complementary courses are not required courses. They can be useful to deepen specific knowledge and provide more specific skills to facilitate senior projects.