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Anatomy and Physiology A →

  • Science
  • High School

This course is the first in a two-course sequence. This course presents a fascinating, in-depth exploration of the structure and function of the human body. The course will use a systems approach and will emphasize how organs and body systems work together to carry on complex processes. Concepts and principles will be related to familiar health issues, problems and experiences we face as humans. Upon completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of the human body and how its parts work together to maintain the delicate equilibrium of life.

  • Offered: (20-21) Fall - 13 Week, (20-21) Fall - 20 Week, (20-21) Midyear - 13 Week, (20-21) Spring - 20 Week, (20-21) Summer - 10 Week, (21-22) Semester 1, (21-22) Semester 2, (21-22) Trimester 1, (21-22) Trimester 2

Anatomy and Physiology B →

  • Science
  • High School

This course is the second in a two-course sequence. This course presents a fascinating, in-depth exploration of the structure and function of the human body. The course will use a systems approach and will emphasize how organs and body systems work together to carry on complex processes. Concepts and principles will be related to familiar health issues, problems and experiences we face as humans. Upon completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of the human body and how its parts work together to maintain the delicate equilibrium of life.

  • Offered: (20-21) Fall - 20 Week, (20-21) Midyear - 13 Week, (20-21) Spring - 13 Week, (20-21) Spring - 20 Week, (20-21) Summer - 10 Week, (21-22) Semester 1, (21-22) Semester 2, (21-22) Trimester 2, (21-22) Trimester 3

AP Biology (Sem 1) →

  • Science
  • High School

This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence, aligned to the Advanced Placement curriculum for Biology. The course provides an overview of cell biology, evolution, genetics, ecology, as well as the structure and function of plant and animal systems. In AP Biology, students build the conceptual framework necessary to understand science as a process. Course does not include the AP Exam; students can contact their school’s AP Coordinator or the College Board to sign up to take the Exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, all AP course midterm and final exams must be proctored.

  • Offered: (20-21) Fall - 20 Week, (21-22) Semester 1

AP Biology (Sem 2) →

  • Science
  • High School

This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence, aligned to the Advanced Placement curriculum for Biology. The course provides an overview of cell biology, evolution, genetics, ecology, as well as the structure and function of plant and animal systems. In AP Biology, students build the conceptual framework necessary to understand science as a process. Course does not include the AP Exam; students can contact their school’s AP Coordinator or the College Board to sign up to take the Exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, all AP course midterm and final exams must be proctored.

  • Offered: (20-21) Spring - 20 Week, (21-22) Semester 2

AP Chemistry (Sem 1) →

  • Science
  • High School

This is the first semester of a full year of AP Chemistry including inquiry-based wet lab experiences. This AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college. For most students, the course enables them to undertake, as a freshman, second year work in the chemistry sequence at their institution or to register in courses in other fields where general chemistry is a prerequisite. This course is structured around the six big ideas articulated in the AP Chemistry curriculum framework provided by the College Board. [CR2] A special emphasis will be placed on the seven science practices, which capture important aspects of the work that scientists engage in, with learning objectives that combine content with inquiry and reasoning skills. AP Chemistry is open to all students that have completed a year of chemistry who wish to take part in a rigorous and academically challenging course. Laboratory experiences are included within this course. This course does not include the AP exam; students can contact their school’s AP coordinator or guidance counselor to sign up for the exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, all AP course midterm and final exams must be proctored.

  • Offered: (20-21) Fall - 20 Week

AP Chemistry (Sem 1) →

  • Science
  • High School

This is the first semester of a full-year AP Chemistry course that provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced coursework in chemistry. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore content such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium.

  • Offered: (21-22) Semester 1

AP Chemistry (Sem 2) →

  • Science
  • High School

This is the second semester of a full year of AP Chemistry including inquiry-based wet lab experiences. This AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college. For most students, the course enables them to undertake, as a freshman, second year work in the chemistry sequence at their institution or to register in courses in other fields where general chemistry is a prerequisite. This course is structured around the six big ideas articulated in the AP Chemistry curriculum framework provided by the College Board. [CR2] A special emphasis will be placed on the seven science practices, which capture important aspects of the work that scientists engage in, with learning objectives that combine content with inquiry and reasoning skills. AP Chemistry is open to all students that have completed a year of chemistry who wish to take part in a rigorous and academically challenging course. Laboratory experiences are included within this course. This course does not include the AP exam; students can contact their school’s AP coordinator or guidance counselor to sign up for the exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, all AP course midterm and final exams must be proctored.

  • Offered: (20-21) Spring - 20 Week

AP Chemistry (Sem 2) →

  • Science
  • High School

This is the second semester of a full-year AP Chemistry course that provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced coursework in chemistry. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore content such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium.

  • Offered: (21-22) Semester 2

AP Environmental Science (Sem 1) →

  • Science
  • High School

AP Environmental Science A is the first of a two semester course revolving around ecology, biology, and conservation. The impacts associated with human and animal activities such as pollution, overpopulation, and deforestation will be studied to give students a strong understanding of their role as citizens of the world. Laboratory and field experiences will be heavily stressed so that students may learn by interacting with the environment. This course does not include the AP exam; students can contact their school’s AP coordinator or guidance counselor to sign up for the exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, all AP course midterm and final exams must be proctored.

  • Offered: (20-21) Fall - 20 Week, (21-22) Semester 1

AP Environmental Science (Sem 2) →

  • Science
  • High School

AP Environmental Science B is the second of a two semester course revolving around ecology, biology, and conservation. Further exploration of the topics presented in the first semester course such as the impacts associated with human and animal activities in regard to pollution, overpopulation, and deforestation will be studied to give students a strong understanding of their role as citizens of the world. Laboratory and field experiences will continue to be heavily stressed so that students may learn by interacting with the environment. This course does not include the AP exam; students can contact their school’s AP coordinator or guidance counselor to sign up for the exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, all AP course midterm and final exams must be proctored.

  • Offered: (20-21) Spring - 20 Week, (21-22) Semester 2

AP Physics 1 (Sem 1) →

  • Science
  • High School

AP Physics 1 (Sem 1) is an introductory college-level physics course designed to simulate the rigor and skills needed for a first year college course. The course is algebra based and the topics of study include Newtonian mechanics, work, energy, mechanical waves, sound, and simple circuits. This course also has a laboratory requirement which will be met with hands-on labs along with online simulations. The labs will be inquiry-based to provide students the opportunity to develop critical thinking and reasoning skills along with applying the science practices. This course does not include the AP exam; students can contact their school’s AP coordinator or guidance counselor to sign up for the exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, all AP course midterm and final exams must be proctored.

  • Offered: (20-21) Fall - 20 Week, (21-22) Semester 1

AP Physics 1 (Sem 2) →

  • Science
  • High School

AP Physics 1 (Sem 2) is the second semester of an introductory college-level physics course designed to simulate the rigor and skills needed for a first year college course. The course is algebra based and the topics of study include Newtonian mechanics, work, energy, mechanical waves, sound, and simple circuits. This course also has a laboratory requirement which will be met with hands-on labs along with online simulations. The labs will be inquiry-based to provide students the opportunity to develop critical thinking and reasoning skills along with applying the science practices. This course does not include the AP exam; students can contact their school’s AP coordinator or guidance counselor to sign up for the exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, all AP course midterm and final exams must be proctored.

  • Offered: (20-21) Spring - 20 Week, (21-22) Semester 2

AP Physics 2 (Sem 1) →

  • Science
  • High School

AP Physics 2 (Sem 1) is an introductory college-level physics course designed to simulate the rigor and skills needed for a first year college course. The course is algebra based and the topics of study include fluids, thermodynamics, electrostatics, electric circuits, and magnetism. This course also has a laboratory requirement which will be met with hands-on labs along with online simulations. The labs will be inquiry-based to provide students the opportunity to develop critical thinking and reasoning skills along with applying the science practices. This course does not include the AP exam; students can contact their school’s AP coordinator or guidance counselor to sign up for the exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, all AP course midterm and final exams must be proctored.

  • Offered: (20-21) Fall - 20 Week, (21-22) Semester 1

AP Physics 2 (Sem 2) →

  • Science
  • High School

AP Physics 2 (Sem 2) is an introductory college-level physics course designed to simulate the rigor and skills needed for a first year college course. The course is algebra based and the topics of study include electromagnetic waves, optics, special relativity, quantum mechanics, and nuclear physics. This course also has a laboratory requirement which will be met with hands-on labs along with online simulations. The labs will be inquiry-based to provide students the opportunity to develop critical thinking and reasoning skills along with applying the science practices. This course does not include the AP exam; students can contact their school’s AP coordinator or guidance counselor to sign up for the exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, all AP course midterm and final exams must be proctored.

  • Offered: (20-21) Spring - 20 Week, (21-22) Semester 2

AP Physics C (Sem 1) →

  • Science
  • High School

This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence. The course is aligned to the Advanced Placement curriculum for AP Physics C: Mechanics and is the equivalent of the first semester of an introductory calculus-based college-level physics course for science and engineering majors. Course does not include the AP Exam; students can contact their school’s AP Coordinator or the College Board to sign up to take the Exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, all AP course midterm and final exams must be proctored.

  • Offered: (20-21) Fall - 20 Week

AP Physics C (Sem 1) →

  • Science
  • High School

This is the first course in a two-course sequence. AP Physics C: Mechanics is a calculus-based, college-level physics course. It covers kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; oscillations; and gravitation. The course will also utilize the AP Classroom practice activities at the College Board site to maximize the AP Exam preparation experience.

  • Offered: (21-22) Semester 1

AP Physics C (Sem 2) →

  • Science
  • High School

This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence. The course is aligned to the Advanced Placement curriculum for AP Physics C: Mechanics and is the equivalent of the first semester of an introductory calculus-based college-level physics course for science and engineering majors. The course emphasizes problem solving including the use of calculus. Course does not include the AP Exam; students can contact their school’s AP Coordinator or the College Board to sign up to take the Exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, all AP course midterm and final exams must be proctored.

  • Offered: (20-21) Spring - 20 Week

AP Physics C (Sem 2) →

  • Science
  • High School

This is the second course in a two-course sequence. AP Physics C: Mechanics is a calculus-based, college-level physics course. It covers kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; oscillations; and gravitation. The course will also utilize the AP Classroom practice activities at the College Board site to maximize the AP Exam preparation experience.

  • Offered: (21-22) Semester 2

Astronomy →

  • Science
  • High School

Astronomy provides a broad overview of all topics in astronomy for the beginner. The course provides a foundation to the science of astronomy including motions in the night sky and the tools of modern astronomy. It contains the most up-to-date science about our solar system, stars and galaxies. Astronomy also explores the exciting prospects for future discovery in astronomy including life in the universe and the mysteries that continue to perplex astronomers. The course provides an engaging combination of videos, interactive media, photo galleries and readings so that students can explore the content in a variety of ways.

  • Offered: (20-21) Fall - 13 Week, (20-21) Fall - 20 Week, (20-21) Midyear - 13 Week, (20-21) Spring - 13 Week, (20-21) Spring - 20 Week, (20-21) Summer - 10 Week, (21-22) Semester 1, (21-22) Semester 2, (21-22) Trimester 1, (21-22) Trimester 2, (21-22) Trimester 3

BIO 101: Essentials of Biology →

  • Science
  • Dual Enrollment

COURSE RATIONALE: This course provides non-majors with a basic understanding of core biological concepts and the nature of biology as a science, as well as providing laboratory experience. It is intended to meet transfer requirements for a laboratory science course. This course is not intended for Biology majors. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: BIO 101: Essentials of Biology. This course addresses the nature of biology as a science. Students will learn core biological concepts and engage in the analysis and communication of biological subject matter. This course is not intended for biology majors.

  • Offered: (20-21) Fall, (20-21) Spring, (21-22) Fall
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Limited Course Capacity

We’re sorry to inform you that we have reached capacity for several of our Semester 1 and Trimester 1 courses. You’ll notice when attempting to enroll students in our Student Learning Portal that some courses are unavailable. While we are no longer accepting new enrollments for these courses at this time, many courses continue to remain open for enrollment.

With many students across the state 100% remote, demand for our online courses is greater than ever before. Because every course we offer is taught by a Michigan-certified teacher, this high volume of enrollments has created capacity issues for our teachers who provide each and every student with individual feedback.

While the Michigan Virtual team anticipated and planned for significant increases in student enrollments this Fall, the increased demand we’ve experienced has been unprecedented. As a result, we are taking steps to hire even more part-and full-time teachers to support larger numbers of student enrollments for Semester 2 as well as for Trimester 2 and 3. 

For schools that still need online learning options this year, please fill out the form at the bottom of our virtual pathways page to meet with someone to discuss other solutions. While some of our teacher-led courses are full, we may still have the capacity to help you in upcoming terms or can discuss timing to implement a whole-school or collaborative program in which local teachers from your school/district use our online course content to teach students. We also have free course content and resources available for you to use.

We know this is an incredibly stressful time for all, and we’re sorry if the courses you’re looking for are unavailable. We never want to turn away a student who wants to learn from us. Our top concern, however, is student success, and we have a policy to not take on additional enrollments if we cannot guarantee that all students will have a quality online learning experience. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate the unusually high volume of enrollments we are receiving.