Science Department 

Selinsgrove Area High School

Science Department

Biology 

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This course includes a study of living organisms and vital processes. 

 

Chemistry 

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This course covers the qualitative and quantitative aspects of scientific measurement, the nature of matter, gases, liquids and solids, energy, atomic theory, properties of elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure and properties, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and solutions. 

 

Physics 

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This course is survey of major concepts, methods, and applications of physics. 

 

Geology 

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It includes the detailed study of the development of the Earth's crust, its minerals, rocks, volcanoes, glaciers, mountains, and continents. This course provides an understanding of the natural and physical processes of the planet Earth and an appreciation for the impact geology has on everyday life. 

 

Electronics 

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The electronics course is designed to provide an opportunity to develop a basic background or career related skill in electricity or electronics. The students will explore the use of test instruments to verify and analyze electronic circuits. 

 

Nursing 

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Students apply the nursing process to complex health problems, integrating knowledge of nursing research, ethical-legal issues, and economics as they influence client health outcomes.