Tech Prep Program

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Required Courses for Norris High Graduation

English 9

Science 9

Civics

Enrichment

Math 9

English 10-Composition

Biology or Applied Biology

Spanish II

Math 10

Speech

Global Perspectives

Physical Fitness

English 11-Intermediate

Advanced

American History

English 12 - Tech Writing

or Brit. Lit.

Elective Courses Recommended to Prepare for Biotechnology

Keyboarding / Intro to

Computers

Physical Ed / Elective

Elective / Study Hall

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Applied 1-6.

American Govt / APB or

Geography

Inform. Processing / Basic

Programming

Yearbook / Photography /

Journalism

Math

Chemistry / Physiology /

Biology II

Spanish III

Yearbook / Photography /

Journalism

Theater I / Speech Comm.

Elective / Study Hall

Math

Chemistry / Physiology /

Biology II / Physics

Modern Problems

Spanish IV

Yearbook / Photography /

Journalism

Principles of Technology

Elective / Study Hall

Elective Courses Approved For:

Advanced Placement

Advanced Standing

Advanced Placement: A student is exempt from enrolling in a parallel course at SCC if a grade B or better was maintained in the high school course.

Advanced Standing: A student must still enroll in the parallel SCC course. They may either test out or waive portions of the college course depending on the high school/SCC agreement.

Ask your teachers or counselors for further details.

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Southeast Community College - Beatrice

1st Year

2nd Year

1ST SEMESTER

General Biology

Intro to Microcomputers

General Chemistry I

Composition I

Math Elective

2ND SEMESTER

The Biology of Microorganisms

Intro to Biotechnology

General Chemistry II

Composition II OR

Technical Writing

Public Speaking

3RD SEMESTER

Genetics

Biotechnology I

Organic Chemistry I

Elective

4TH SEMESTER

Biotechnology II

Biochemistry

Applied Statistics

Social Science Elective

Humanities Elective

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