Dual Enrollment

This is a college course offered through a partnership with St. Thomas Aquinas College. Registration at STAC at a substantially‑reduced tuition rate and successful completion of the two‑semester program (Eng. 101, Eng. 102) will lead to six credits from STAC.  Students who opt to enroll in the program but not register at STAC will not receive college credit. This course focuses on the forms of writing required of students during their college careers.  Students are expected to have a strong grasp of the writing process, as 75% of their grade is based on essays.  Students will follow MLA guidelines and develop the rhetorical skills used in writing organized and logically developed essays. Students will also be introduced to APA formatting. Students will analyze and evaluate essays, short fiction, novels, and plays in order to create an argumentative thesis on various topics.  As a final assessment, students will engage in collaborative student‑center projects.

Prerequisite: cumulative 93 English GPA, 90% on English III: American Literature midterm exam, teacher recommendation, PSAT minimum score of 600 in EBRW, and department chairperson approval.  It may be necessary for a student to sit for a placement test.

This senior elective is a one-semester course. Students will learn elementary statistics and the procedures associated with data collection, summarizing and interpreting data, and drawing inferences and conclusions based on the analysis of data. Topics in Statistics will include descriptive statistics, statistical graphs, distributions, determining sample size, confidence intervals, standard deviations, variance, hypothesis testing and probability. Successful completion of this course will lead to college credits from St. Thomas Aquinas College.

Prerequisite: 90% average in STAC Pre-Calculus Honors/Calculus Honors or 93% in Pre-Calculus College Prep and Teacher Recommendation.

Human Anatomy and Physiology focuses on the structure and function of the human body. In this course, we will examine how your body is organized, its basic chemistry, the human cell, cancer, heredity, and the anatomy and physiology of your body's organ systems. We'll also explain how your organ systems work together to allow you to process sensations, think, communicate, grow, move, reproduce, and stay alive. In addition, we will discuss different diseases and disorders, recent advances in medicine, and ways to take care of your body.

Prerequisite: Biology average 85%, Department Chairperson Approval and RCC Approval. Three RCC college credits can be obtained with the successful completion of this course, for which a fee is required.

A survey course in environmental science stressing current ecological problems as they affect the environment.Topics covered include solid waste management; air, water, and radiation pollution; and sustainable agriculture.This course is designed to help the student gain the necessary background for understanding environmental problems.Differing viewpoints will be argued, and popular and unpopular causes will be debated.The difficulties inherent in making fair, common, effective laws will be illustrated.

Prerequisite: Biology average 85%, Department Chairperson Approval and RCC Approval. Three RCC college credits can be obtained with the successful completion of this course, for which a fee is required.

This course is designed to study the relationship of nutrition to health. It includes an analysis of nutrient functions, metabolism, and requirements through the life cycle, essentials of an adequate diet, and problems of nutritional origin affecting world populations. An explanation of the scientific method, its application, concepts, and data collection as it applies to nutrition will be explored.

Prerequisite:   Biology average 85%, Completion of Anatomy and Physiology or Intro to Human Body, Department Chairperson Approval and RCC Approval. Three RCC college credits can be obtained with the successful completion of this course, for which a fee is required.

This lecture-based course will explore the structure and function of the human body.It will introduce the fundamental information regarding human body function at the chemical, cellular, tissue and organ level.Each system will be discussed both individually and from an integrated perspective.Homeostasis and the physiology of disease and healthy behavior will be discussed.

Prerequisite: Biology average 85%, Department Chairperson Approval and RCC Approval. Three RCC college credits can be obtained with the successful completion of this course, for which a fee is required.

This course explores the foundation of the field of exercise science. Students will be exposed to the physiological changes exercise has on the human body and what effects training has on physiological responses. A review of human anatomy will be discussed.

Prerequisite:   Biology average 85%, Completion of Anatomy and Physiology or Intro to Human Body, Department Chairperson Approval and RCC Approval. Three RCC college credits can be obtained with the successful completion of this course, for which a fee is required.

This course is an introduction to the social reality of crime and society’s attempts to deal with this critical issue through the various components of the Criminal Justice System.  The objective of the course is to provide the student with the necessary foundational knowledge of the three main components of the Criminal Justice System: Police, Courts and Corrections.

The course explores the nature, extent, and causes of crime, the historical background and current dimensions of criminal law, constitutional criminal procedure, policy practices, criminal trials and prisons, and special topics such as drug abuse and the death penalty.

Prerequisite:   Department Chairperson Approval

Three RCC college credits can be obtained with the successful completion of this course, for which a fee is required.

This course is designed primarily to introduce the student to the basic political concepts, theories, approaches, methods, and terminology used to analyze political events. In presenting an overview of the discipline, the course will provide both a sound foundation for those who wish to take additional political science courses and the necessary analytic skills for those who simply wish to enhance their understanding of current politics.

This course is being offered in conjunction with Rockland Community College as an elective and an opportunity for seniors to earn three college credits. The course syllabus and text have been developed and approved through RCC and students will be expected to adhere to course requirements and policies to pass the course and earn credit.

This course is a study of the structures and functions of American government, its historical foundations, and political processes.  This course will examine the three branches of the national government, the American political system, civil rights and liberties, and civic engagement.  Additional topics will include elections, the census, immigration, and landmark Supreme Court cases.  Contemporary issues and student experiences will be incorporated into the course curriculum throughout the semester.

This course is being offered in conjunction with Rockland Community College as an elective and an opportunity for seniors to earn three college credits. The course syllabus and text have been developed and approved through RCC and students will be expected to adhere to course requirements and policies to pass the course and earn credit.

Ever wonder how Amazon gets all the right information to show up when you search for something? Well a database is the important backbone to many online applications. Designed for students considering careers in business, programming or any discipline of the IT field as well as those with an entrepreneurial spirit, this elective is a hands-on introduction to relational database design and programming. The course will focus on database concepts and teach students how to look at real life situations, dissect them and design and build a database based on them. They will learn to program in SQL to access and modify database information.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Computer Programming.

Designed for students considering careers in business, programming or any discipline of the IT field as well as those with an entrepreneurial spirit, this elective is a hands-on introduction to web programming. The course will focus on web concepts and teach students how to design and build the front-end of a web site. They will learn the basics of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Computer Programming.

This course is an introduction to digital photography as a vehicle for creative and personal expression. The goal is for students to experience the Art of Photography beyond typical "point-and-click" picture taking. Students will learn to use controls on the camera to get better results, file management, and preparing images for different modes of printing. Students will learn about the History of Photography, and the scientists and artists involved in the development of photography as it progressed from science to art form. Basic concepts and techniques (aperture, shutter speed, composition/rule-of-thirds, lighting, camera modes, etc.) will be covered. Students will be expected to design and maintain an on-line portfolio of photos taken of assigned themes/topics as well as student’s choice of subject matter. This includes student reflections on the picture taking experience. The Adobe Photoshop program, as a means for manipulating and enhancing their  photos, is also an integral part of this course. A digital camera is required for this course. 

Prerequisite: Art Appreciation or Studio Art

In partnership with Rockland Community College; this course is the second semester of a one-year Elementary Italian. This class continues to provide students with essential vocabulary that can be used in everyday situations. The emphasis of the course will be on the communicative skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as a complete overview of Italian grammar. Aspects of culture, history, and geography of the 20 Italian regions are an integral part of the course and students will have the opportunity to compare the culture in Italy with their own culture. Students are encouraged to actively participate in all communicative activities since our primary goal is to develop proficiency.Students can earn up to 4 college credits.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 3 years of Italian instruction and Teacher Recommendation

In partnership with Rockland Community College; this course is the second semester of a one-year Elementary Spanish. This class continues to provide students with essential vocabulary that can be used in everyday situations. The emphasis of the course will be on the communicative skills: listening1 speaking, reading and writing as well as a complete overview of Spanish grammar. Aspects of culture, history, and geography of Hispanic/Latino countries are an integral part of the course and students will have the opportunity to compare the cultures of Spanish speaking countries with their own culture. Students are encouraged to actively participate in all communicative activities since our primary goal is to develop proficiency.Students have the opportunity to earn up to 4 college credits.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III, Teacher Recommendation and a writing sample (written in Spanish).