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AP Human Geography

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Social Studies
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
AP Human Geography, Part 1 explores the lands and cultures of the world. Students learn about the incredible diversity of geographic regions and peoples on our planet. This is the first course in a two-part series that prepares students to take the AP Human Geography exam. Read More
  • NCAA Eligible
  • State Certified

AP Psychology

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Social Studies
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
AP Psychology, Part 1 is a rigorous course that discusses in-depth information about personal and others’ behavior. It is recommended that students take an introductory psychology course before enrolling in this series. This is the first course in a two-part series that prepares students to take the AP Psychology exam. Read More
  • NCAA Eligible
  • State Certified

AP Spanish: Language and Culture

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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World Languages
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
AP Spanish: Language and Culture, Part 1 will focus on six themes: los desaf?os mundiales, la ciencia y la tecnolog?a, la vida contempor?nea, las identidades personales y p?blicas, las familias y las comunidades, and la belleza y la est?tica. Students will improve speaking, reading, and writing skills. This is the... Read More
  • NCAA Eligible
  • State Certified

AP U.S. History

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Social Studies
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course explores the history of the United States from 1491 to 1877 by analyzing key people, events, and ideas that shaped the nation’s early development. They will examine topics such as European exploration and migration, the American Revolution and Constitution, the Jeffersonian and Jacksonian eras, antebellum reform movements, the... Read More
  • State Certified
  • NCAA Eligible

AP United States Government and Politics

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Social Studies
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
The AP United States Government and Politics course will introduce students to the workings of American government and politics. Major topics include the five areas listed by the College Board: constitutional democracy, civil liberties and civil rights, American political culture and beliefs, political participation, and interaction among branches. Students will... Read More
  • NCAA Eligible
  • State Certified

AP World History: Modern

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Social Studies
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
AP World History: Modern, Part 1 explores world history from 1200 to 1750. Topics include East Asian development, the Middle East, the Muslim world, South and Southeast Asia, the Americas, Africa, Europe, the Silk Roads, the Mongols, early global trade, empires, the evolution of European societies, and transoceanic interconnections. Students... Read More
  • NCAA Eligible
  • State Certified

Biology

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Science
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
After learning about the scientific method, students will study life at its most basic level, the cell. Students will then use the cell as a foundation for understanding how life evolves, including a detailed discussion of DNA, genetics, and evolution. This is the first course in a two-part Biology series.... Read More
  • NCAA Eligible

Chemistry

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Science
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
This introductory chemistry course includes topics such as matter and energy, the atomic theory, electron clouds and probability, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, and balancing equations. This course has few mathematical computations and includes several virtual lab demonstrations. This is the first half of a two-part General Chemistry... Read More
  • NCAA Eligible

Earth Science

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Science
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course deals with Earth and its neighbors in space, beginning with a study of the formation of the universe, the elements of our solar system, and the origins of Earth. Students also learn about the eras of Earth, continental drift, geology, biogeology, seismology, and patterns in Earth’s history and... Read More
  • NCAA Eligible

English I

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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English Language Arts
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Grades: 11
In this course, students explore the theme of becoming a global citizen in literature and conduct research in order to write and record themselves giving a speech. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the first course in... Read More
  • NCAA Eligible