The GS@IP provides an alternative learning environment in a university-setting designed to meet the needs of academically talented and highly motivated learners. The STEM program provides a uniquely designed integrated science, math, engineering, and technology curriculum with real world research and application opportunities. Students attending GS@IP will be engaged in multiple opportunities to develop their leadership skills and potential by applying their intellectual design based on research into action proposals. Students attending this partial-day program will have the opportunity to continue being involved in the social and extracurricular activities offered by OHS. By providing a dual enrollment program, The GS@IP enables college-bound students to be challenged with college level content while earning both high school and college credits in science and math. Students will also be awarded opportunities to interact with science researchers and learn about possible career opportunities. Application process and acceptance into the program required. Students must apply and be accepted in a single science strand (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics).

The first of a two-semester focused survey course with topics that include chemistry of life, cell structure and function, Mendelian genetics, evolutions and diversity of life.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU BIOL 103-4 credits; 03071DE)

Prerequisite: Honors Biology

Continues the focused survey course with topics that include animal (including human) structure, function, homeostatic mechanisms, organ systems, behavior, higher plant systems, and major concepts in ecology. This course and Introductory Biology (formerly GS General Biology 1) prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Biology examination, which MCPS suggests but does not require its Governor’s School students to take.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU BIOL 104-4 credits; 03072DE)

Prerequisite: GS General Biology 1

Provides students with an introduction to the structure and function of the body’s major organ systems. The course will cover the principles of biology and chemistry required to understand physiology. The course explores the chemical, cellular, and tissue levels of organization in the human body. The survey of organ systems includes the study of the structure and function of Governor’s School At Innovation Park (GS@IP) the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Laboratory exercises are included and designed to reinforce the lecture materials by providing opportunities for observation and manipulation of anatomical structure and experiments in physiological principles.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU BIOL 124-4 Credits; 03053DE)

Prerequisite: GS General Biology 2

Focuses on microbial cell structure, physiology, and pathogenicity of various microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Emphasis placed on the control of microorganisms, host-parasite interactions, immunology, and viral and bacterial pathogens. This broad survey course includes coverage of various infectious diseases including etiological agents, modes of transmission, presentation of symptoms, treatment, and prevention. An environmental aspect is also included to increase students’ understanding of the utilization of microorganisms in the environmental processes such as fermentation and waste management.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU BIOL 246-3 credits; 03060DE)

Prerequisite: GS Human Anatomy and Physiology

The first of a two-semester course focused on basic facts and principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and properties and uses of the more important elements and their compounds.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU CHEM 211- 4 credits; 03111DE)

Prerequisite: Honors Chemistry

Continues survey course focused on the principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, gas laws, kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and properties and uses of the more important elements and their compounds. This course and GS General Chemistry I prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Chemistry examination, which MCPS suggests but does not require its Governor’s School students to take.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU CHEM 212-4 credits)

Prerequisite: GS General Chemistry 1

Modern course to explore and discover chemistry in the 21st century with an emphasis on current societal concerns. Examines carbon-containing compounds such as, polymers, biomolecules, drugs, and fuels, which play a central role in medicine, manufacturing, green energy, and forensic science. Topics include examples from organic chemistry, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, genetics, and protein-protein interactions.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU CHEM 104-4 credits; 03103DE)

Prerequisite: GS General Chemistry 2

This course in modern chemistry is an introduction to major topics of environmental chemistry. Topics include atmospheric chemistry and air pollution, energy and climate change, water chemistry and water pollution, and select topics on toxic organic compounds. The laboratory component focuses on water chemistry yet includes atmospheric chemistry and analytical chemistry topics.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU CHEM 155-4 credits; 03108DE)

Prerequisite: GS Chemistry for Changing Times

Introduces engineering profession fundamentals and problem-solving. Topics include description of engineering disciplines, functions of the engineer, professionalism, ethics and registration, problem solving and representation of technical information, estimation and approximations, and analysis and design.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU ENGR 107-2 credits; 21016DE)

Prerequisite: None

This course provides students with experiences in algorithmic thinking, visualization and communications of Engineering principles.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU ME 151-2 credits)

Prerequisites: GS Introduction to Engineering

This course provides students with experiences in algorithmic thinking, visualization and communications of Engineering principles.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU ME 211-2 credits)

Prerequisites: GS Practicum in Engineering

A basic thermodynamics course in which the first and second laws of thermodynamics are studied primarily from the classical macroscopic viewpoint and applied to both closed and open systems. Working substances include perfect gases, real gases and vapors in addition to solids and liquids.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU ME 221-2 credits)

Prerequisite: GS Statics

Basic physics course with emphasis on topics of classical and modern physics of particular importance to science majors. Principles of mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, optics, and atomic and nuclear physics are discussed.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU PHYS 243 and Lab 244-4 credits; 03171DE)

Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trigonometry

Continues the foundation course with emphasis on topics of classical and modern physics of particular importance to science majors. Principles of mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, optics, and atomic and nuclear physics are discussed. This course and GS College Physics 1 prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Physics 1 and 2 examinations, which MCPS suggests but does not require its Governor’s School students to take.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU PHYS 245 and Lab 246-4 credits; 03172DE)

Prerequisite: GS College Physics 1

The first of the two-semester calculus-based physics sequence designed for science and engineering majors. This course focuses on mechanics.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU PHYS 160 and Lab 161-4 credits; 03173DE)

Prerequisite: GS College Physics 2

Continues Calculus-based physics sequence designed for science and engineering majors. This course focuses on waves, electricity, and magnetism. This course and GS University Physics 1 prepare students to take both parts of the Advanced Placement Physics C examination, which MCPS suggests but does not require its Governor’s School students to take.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU PHYS 260 and Lab 261-4 credits; 03174DE)

Prerequisite: GS University Physics 1

Reviews mathematics skills essential to the study of calculus. Topics include equations, inequalities, absolute values, graphs, functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometry.

Credit: 1 High School Credit (GMU MATH 105-4 credits; 02110DE – Second Semester)

Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trigonometry

Calculus with Algebra and Trigonometry Part A is the first half of a two semester course that covers all the topics of Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Calculus I Math 115). During this second semester course the rules of differentiation and the applications of derivatives and technologies will be utilized to study topics including maximum and minimum problems, integrals, and transcendental functions. Each topic will be introduced utilizing an application approach which emphasizes the students’ ability to analyze, model, and provide solutions for real world problems, such as physical and engineering science programs.

Notes: Juniors who successfully complete Math 123-124 are considered the same as having successfully completed MATH 115 and would be eligible to take Math 116, Calculus II the following year.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU MATH 123-3 credits; 02127DE)

Prerequisite: GS or OHS Precalculus

Calculus with Algebra and Trigonometry Part B is the Second half of a two semester course that covers all the topics of Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Calculus I Math 115). During this second semester course the rules of differentiation and the applications of derivatives and technologies will be utilized to study topics including maximum and minimum problems, integrals, and transcendental functions. Each topic will be introduced utilizing an application approach which emphasizes the students’ ability to analyze, model, and provide solutions for real world problems, such as physical and engineering science programs. Notes: Juniors who successfully complete Math 123-124 are considered the same as having successfully completed MATH 115 and would be eligible to take Math 116, Calculus II the following year.

Credit: .5 High School credit (GMU MATH 124-3 credits, 02128DE)

Prerequisite: GS Calculus with Algebra and Trigonometry (Part A)

This course will cover functions, limits, the derivative, maximum and minimum, the integral, and transcendental functions.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU MATH 115 -4 credits; 02129DE)

Prerequisite: GS Pre-Calculus

Covers methods of integration, conic sections, parametric equations, infinite series, and power series. This course and GS ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS 1 (Formerly GS Calculus 1) prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Calculus B/C examination which MCPS suggests but does not require its Governor School students to take.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU MATH 116 -4 credits; 02130DE)

Prerequisite: GS Pre-Calculus

Covers vectors and vector-valued functions, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals, and transformation of coordinates.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU MATH 215 -3 credits; 02122DE)

Prerequisite: Analytic geometry and Calculus 2

Covers systems of linear equations, linear independence, linear transformations, inverse of a matrix, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and orthogonalization.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU MATH 203-3 credits; 02111DE)

Prerequisite: GS Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3

Introduces engineering profession fundamentals and problem-solving. Topics include description of engineering disciplines, functions of the engineer, professionalism, ethics and registration, problem solving and representation of technical information, estimation and approximations, and analysis and design.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU ENGR 107-2 credits; 21016DE)

Prerequisite: None

Introduces topographic surveying and engineering drawing for civil engineering applications. Topics include surveying, GPS, GIS, digital terrain modeling, design of horizontal and vertical curve geometry for road applications, engineering drawing concepts, and drawing with CAD-based software. Fieldwork required on selected topics.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU CEIE 203- 3 credits; 21017DE)

Prerequisite: None

Utilizing JAVA programming language, focuses on problem solving, testing, and debugging; and introduces object-oriented programming. Topics include classes, inheritance, packages, collections, exceptions, and polymorphism. Examples in the course may include the use of basic data structures.

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU CS 112-4 credits; 21018DE)

Prerequisite: None

Focuses on problem solving, testing, and debugging; and introduces object-oriented programming. Topics include classes, inheritance, packages, collections, exceptions, and polymorphism. Examples in the course may include the use of basic data structures.\

Credit: .5 High School Credit (GMU CS 211-3 credits; 21019DE)

Prerequisite: GS Introduction to Computer Programming

Surveys the field of bioengineering and the global impact of technology innovation in solving problems in biology and medicine with an emphasis on engineering tools and concepts. Introduces mathematical modeling and analysis of bioengineering problems through the use of standard software packages for simulation. Discusses the history, ethical/social implications, and career paths in Bioengineering.

Credit: .5 High School Credit GMU BENG 101-3 credits)

Prerequisite: None

As a result of the “Innovations” course, students will have gained an understanding of how to identify problems/issues that are global in nature, develop a thorough understanding of the nature of the problem/issue through research, design creative and innovative solutions to the problem/issue, evaluate the solutions to the problem/issue using cost and value optimization scales, and implement the solution to the problem/issue using marketing strategies.

Credit: 1 High School Credit

Prerequisite: None

Covers use of computers to solve practical scientific problems. Topics include creating effective scientific presentations, analysis of experimental data, online literature, data/information ethics, scientific modeling, and communication/collaboration tools. Designed to equip students with the knowledge and confidence they need to use future hardware and software systems both as students and throughout their scientific careers.

Credit: .5 High School Credit GMU CDS 130-3 credits)

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply what they have learned from previous course work. They will design their own active inquiry experience, followed by engaging in research and preparing a technical paper and electronic presentation of their results. Students will have the opportunity not only to collaborate with their peers but with scientists from the industry and academia as well. Students enroll in mentorship research both junior and senior year, and have the option to either continue with the research topic chosen during the junior year for a more extended study during the senior year, or begin a new and more detailed topic of study for the senior year. (This is for those who want to earn a GMU dual-enrollment credit as part of their mentorship research.)

Credit: 1 High School Credit (GMU COS 120-1 credit; 03212DE)

Prerequisite: None