The Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Math, and Technology

Core – 9th & 10th Grades

Science
Students double in science during their freshman and sophomore years, one each semester. Choices include:
9th Grade 10th Grade

Magnet Honors Biology
Magnet Honors Chemistry Magnet Honors Physics
Magnet Honors Forensics/Biochemistry
Magnet Honors Physics II (Intro to Engineering)
Magnet Honors Chemistry II

Math
Depending on level of entry.
9th Grade (Class of 2012) 10th Grade

Magnet Accelerated Math 1
Magnet Accelerated Math 2

Magnet Honors Algebra II
Magnet Honors Analysis
Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry
AP Statistics
9th Grade (Class of 2011)
Magnet Honors Geometry
Magnet Honors Algebra II

English
9th Grade 10th Grade

Honors English
Ninth Grade Lit/Comp Honors British Literature
Tenth Grade Lit/Comp

Social Studies
Ninth Grade Social Studies is optional.
9th Grade 10th Grade

World Geography
Gifted Developmental Psychology World History
AP World History

Foreign Language
A minimum of two foreign language units in the same language is required. Languages offered are: Spanish, French, and Latin.
9th Grade 10th Grade

Career/Technology
All Center students are required to take a minimum of four technology classes during the program.
9th Grade 10th Grade
Magnet Foundations Technology course of students choosing

Electives
Students will have the opportunity to take up to three electives during each of their first two years. These electives can come from Foreign Language, Career Tech, Physical Education, Fine Arts (Music), Journalism, Visual Arts, Drama, etc.

Science Concentration – 11th & 12th Grades

Medical Biotechnology Emphasis
11th Grade 12th Grade
2 units from:

Magnet Honors Forensics/Biochemistry
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
Advanced DNA/Genetics Research Magnet Scientific Research
Magnet Scientific Internship

Engineering Emphasis
11th Grade 12th Grade
2 units from:

Magnet Honors Physics
AP Physics B
AP Physics C
AP Chemistry
Advanced Physics/Robotics Principles
Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Magnet Scientific Research
Magnet Scientific Internship

AP Science Emphasis
11th Grade 12th Grade
2 units from:

AP Physics B or C
AP Chemistry
AP Biology Magnet Scientific Research
Magnet Scientific Internship

Math
11th & 12 Grades

Magnet Honors Analysis
Honors Calculus
AP Calculus (AB)
AP Calculus (BC)
AP Statistics
Ga Tech Calculus II
Ga Tech Calculus III

Technology
Center students must take at least two technology courses during their junior and senior years. Technology choices include:

Computer Programming
Intro to Computer Programming (Q-Basic, Visual Basic)
Advanced Programming (Java)
AP Computer Science (Advanced Java)

Multimedia and Digital Production
Web Page Design
Multimedia Presentations & Communication Technology

Electronics and Telecommunications
Electronics I- Fundamentals of Electronics
Electronics II – AC Circuits, Analog and Digital Circuits
Electronics III – Advanced AC, DC, Analog & Digital Circuits
Fundamentals of Telecommunications

Drafting & Design (Engineering Drawing)
Introduction to Engineering Drawing
Engineering Concepts & Drawing
Solid Modeling & Design
Architectural Drawing & Design I, II

Engineering Technology
Foundations of Engineering Technology
Engineering Concepts
Engineering Applications

Communications Technologies
Broadcast & Video Production (Mass Media) I, II, III

Business, Marketing, and Information Management
International Business
Business Law
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting II
Banking and Finance
Computer Applications

Therapeutical and Sports Medicine
Introduction to Therapeutical Sports Medicine
Kinesiology & Exercise Physiology
Evaluation in Therapeutical Sports Medicine

Other Career/Tech Courses
Professional Foods (Culinary Arts)
Introduction to Pre-Engineering
ROTC