Architecture 273 This advanced and rigorous project based course is a continuation of Architecture 163/173. It provides students the opportunity to develop advanced architectural design skills. Students will design commercial structures with model making, renderings,...
Architecture 473 Architecture 473 is an extension of Architecture 373, maintaining the overarching focus of the course to be centered around the student’s individual interests and goals relating to the field of architecture. Students enrolled in Architecture 473 will...
Argumentation & Debate 163 The course stresses critical thinking skills through the principles of argument construction and development as well as delivering those arguments effectively in both speaking and writing. Students will be introduced to various debate...
Astronomy 161 Many of the wonders of our universe will be uncovered by students in this laboratory course. Viewed from both contemporary and historical perspective, students will come to better understand the universe through telescope and naked eye observations,...
Automotives 161 This is a consumer focused course that prepares students for vehicle ownership as well as the advanced automotive course. Units of study include automotive lubrication, identifying various vehicle fluids and fluid colors, and performing vehicle...
Automotives 263, Advanced This demonstration and lab course is designed for students wishing to learn service and repair operations in all eight areas defined by the national institute of automotive service excellence. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and repair of...
Automotives 363-463, Vocational This course is designed for the student who is interested in automotive dealership service as a career and includes automotive service repair, operations management, managing dollars with sense, safety, communication, building a team...
Beginning Ceramics 161 An introductory level course designed to allow a beginning level student to develop basic skills, an understanding of ceramics as an art form, and as a means toward expressing one’s interests three...
Beginning Drawing 161 This is a fundamental course to acquaint students with basic drawing and design concepts focused around a balance between observation and imagination. Various media and techniques are taught. Students will gain art appreciation by learning about...
Beginning EL 163 Designed for Multilingual Learners with Emerging to Developing English proficiency. Focuses on continued development of conversational listening and speaking skills while supporting students’ multi-paragraph reading and writing endurance. Students...
Beginning Painting 161 This course will introduce students to various painting techniques and media. Historical and current painters will be explored as well as a variety of colors, textures, designs, composition and painting...
Beginning Radio Production 161 This course is designed to familiarize students with radio broadcasting and production. Students are given opportunities to analyze the needs of the community to guide the design, development, and evaluation of on-air content. Script...
Beginning Television and Film Production 161 A prerequisite for the Advanced Television and Film Production class, this course in television and film emphasizes the technical and creative aspects of television and film work. Students learn how to operate cameras,...
Bel Canto Chorale Treble voices comprise this advanced level chorus. The students have successfully completed a beginning and/or intermediate level chorus. Moderate to difficult music is performed; students are required to participate in all departmental concerts and...
Biology 163 Biology is the foundation of our science sequence and topics addressed in this laboratory course stress the interrelationships between living organisms and the biosphere, including the effects of human activities on the natural environment. This course...
Brain Studies 161 This interdisciplinary laboratory course offers students both a physical and social scientific approach to recent research on the brain’s physiological makeup and its impact on human thought, emotions, and behavior. Topics include anatomy,...
Business Law 161 This course is designed to introduce the student to the American legal system. The court system, crimes and lawsuits, rights and responsibilities of students, contracts, and the laws pertaining to the sales of goods are covered. Current cases...
Calculus 663 This course covers standard topics of calculus such as limits, differentiation and integration. The content is not targeted to the AP Calculus exam and students will not cover all topics learned in AP Calculus. This allows for a modified pace. Serves as...
Chemistry 163 Chemistry is the initial quantitative science course in our college preparatory sequence. It is a laboratory course in which students develop major chemical concepts and problem-solving skills. Chemistry students develop and perform experiments and...
Chicago History 161/162 This elective course will provide students with the opportunity to study and explore the city of Chicago and its history. Students will engage historical topics with modern day significance such as the social, political and intellectual history...
