This college-level course expands on biological concepts students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics like evolution, energetics, information storage, and transfer, and system interactions with an emphasis on the scientific process. Students are required to take the national AP exam at the end of the course. STEM skills and scientific practices are an integral part of this course. Prerequisites include Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. The Biology prerequisite is waived for students with a 90% overall weighted average or membership in the Clavius Scholars Honors Program.

This college-level course contains chemistry content taught to engineering, science, and

medical majors. Students receive a foundation in stoichiometry, gas laws, atomic structure,

bonding thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-base, equilibrium, and oxidation-reduction.

Students are required to take the national AP exam at the end of the course.

Prerequisites include Physics and Chemistry.

This college-level course provides students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary; it embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study and includes a laboratory and a outdoor field investigation component. Students are required to take the national AP exam at the end of the course. Prerequisites include Chemistry and Biology. This course may be offered every two years depending on enrollment. Students who enroll in this course are required to select an alternate course.

This college-level, algebra-based course expands on physical concepts with an emphasis on Newtonian mechanics, energy, momentum, rotational dynamics, and fluid dynamics. This course is designed for students who want to continue to expand their understanding of physics at the college level. It is open, but not limited, to students who are interested in Engineering or other STEAM-related fields. Students are required to take the national AP exam at the end of the course. Physics and Pre-Calculus are prerequisites, although Pre-Calculus may be taken concurrently. Honors transfer students are eligible for AP Physics 1; however, they must achieve a passing score on a qualifying exam.

This calculus-based course contains content taught to engineering and science majors in college. Engineering skills are an integral part of this course. Semester one focuses on Newtonian Mechanics namely forces, energy, rotational dynamics, and simple harmonic oscillations. Semester two focuses on Electricity and Magnetism namely electric fields, potential, and circuits, Magnetic fields, and electromagnetic induction. Students are required to take the national AP exam at the end of the course. Prerequisites include Physics and Calculus. Calculus may be taken concurrently.

This laboratory based course introduces students to genetic-based biotechnology concepts and laboratory skills. This course offers the student an opportunity to experience the content and lab work associated with human genetics, biotechnology, genetic engineering and an exploration of the associated bioethical issues. Topics covered in both lab and class will include cloning, CRISPR, gene therapy, genetic testing and DNA identification. Prerequisites include Chemistry and Biology.  

This course will familiarize students with the fundamental concepts of digital technology and logic that underlie all computers, calculators, and other digital electronic devices. Students will learn about binary number systems, boolean algebra, logic operations, and logic gates. Design projects will apply this learning to the creation of progressively more complicated devices, culminating with design of a single-digit calculator. Note: Digital Electronics is not approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse.

This capstone course combines what students have learned in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology to discover the connectedness between life, the Earth, other planets, stars, and the Universe. Students will discover how our knowledge of gravity, electromagnetism, radioactivity, Chemistry, and Biology can be applied to explain and describe our Universe through computer simulations, hands-on activities, and manipulation of spreadsheets. Earth and space science is a dynamic field of study in which new facts about our Universe are discovered every day. This course is for anyone interested in discovering how the Universe was formed and how we know what we know about space.

This course will introduce students to the scientific steps behind modern forensic techniques via hands on investigations. This semester long class culminates in a simulated crime scene scenario where students will interpret data, construct explanations and engage in argument from the evidence. Through experiential learning, students will become familiar with how to gather and analyze evidence related to fingerprints, DNA, handwriting, toxicology records and soil samples; they will compare hair and fibers via microscopy, and interpret blood spatter patterns. The social justice impacts of forensic science within our criminal justice system will be explored throughout the semester. Prerequisites include Chemistry and Biology.

This course provides students with an in-depth examination of the interactions of the body systems. Students will design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use models as illustrative examples of body processes. A major focus includes the inter-related processes occurring in cells, tissues, and organ systems in order to understand and be able to explain homeostatic mechanisms and processes. Laboratory investigations include the required dissection of a cat and other specimens. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal mannequin, work through interesting real-world cases, and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical cases. Students practice problem solving with structured activities and apply their skills to patient cases. Prerequisites include Biology and Chemistry.

This laboratory and field-science course, offered to juniors and seniors, is part of Loyola’s Service Learning Program. Students apply course content to complete service for Loyola and surrounding communities. It is both an interdisciplinary course drawing from biology, chemistry, geology, geography, and environmental studies and a current-issues course with special emphasis on local examples and problems. Students are permitted to take the AP Environmental Science exam with additional preparation. STEAM skills are an integral part of this course. Students will complete fourteen hours of service each semester. The majority of service will take place outside of school hours. Prerequisites include Biology and Chemistry. This course may be offered every two years depending on enrollment. Students who enroll in this course are required to select an alternate course.

This course emphasizes a conceptual understanding of physics laws and utilizes concepts learned in algebra, reinforcing skills such as solving equations, interpreting graphs, and reasoning. Students will build a foundation of scientific literacy by engaging in the practices of inquiry. Students taking this course will develop their analytical and problem-solving skills and will be acquainted with practical applications of the concepts developed. Using STEAM principles, students will explore new ideas and learn by doing.

This course serves as the foundation of the nationally recognized Project Lead the Way pre-engineering program. Students will use 3D modeling design software to solve design problems as they develop, create, and analyze product models. The course encourages students to think like engineers and apply the engineering design process. Students document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community.

This course will familiarize students with the basics of robotic design and programming. Students will learn basic coding skills as they relate to programming robots. They will use STEAM and engineering practices to control robots and and use different programming methods including block coding and line-by-line writing of source code.

This course introduces students to the convergence of science, technology, and creativity. As a project-based class, students will build projects while developing their understanding of the principles and practices of coding, mechanics, and electronics. Students will learn solid modeling and 3D printing as a tool to develop parts for projects while using engineering practices that allow students to design and build circuits, and code microprocessors to build projects that interact in the world.

This course emphasizes a conceptual understanding of physics laws and utilizes concepts learned in algebra, reinforcing skills such as solving equations, interpreting graphs, and reasoning. Students will build a foundation of scientific literacy by engaging in the practices of inquiry. Students taking this course will develop their analytical and problem-solving skills and will be acquainted with practical applications of the concepts developed. Using STEAM principles, students will explore new ideas and learn by doing.

This course emphasizes a conceptual understanding of physics laws and utilizes concepts learned in algebra, reinforcing skills such as solving equations, interpreting graphs, and reasoning. Students will build a foundation of scientific literacy by engaging in the practices of inquiry. Students taking this course will develop their analytical and problem-solving skills and will be acquainted with practical applications of the concepts developed. Using STEAM principles, students will explore new ideas and learn by doing.