The science program strives for scientific literacy among its students and the development of the individual’s ability to think as a scientist. All courses emphasize the use of the scientific method which includes observation, experimentation, and theory.  All Honors and Track 1 students are required to do an independent research project.  Emphasis is placed on the students’ describing rationally and coherently how nature operates.

The Science Department at Bishop McDevitt recognizes science as a living and ever changing subject.  Knowledge gained is not stagnant but constantly refined, tested, and reassessed with tools steadily sharpened.  Striving for scientific literacy among all our students will enable them to stay abreast of the many changes taking place in the growing technological fields within their lives both now and in the future.  Three years of science is mandatory for graduation.

Courses Offered:

• Honors Biology

• Physical Science

• Biology

• Honors Chemistry

• Chemistry

• Honors Physics

• Physics

• Advanced Placement Biology

• Anatomy & Physiology

• Environmental Science

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Special Highlights:

• State of the Art Biology Lab /iMac Computers (4)

• State of the Art Chemistry / Physical Science Lab (Completion summer 2004)

• Montgomery Science Fair

• Pennsylvania State Science Fair

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Department Members:

• Mrs. Cecilia Oberholzer – Department Chair

• Dr. Michael J. Bell

• Mr. Charles Blaszczyk

• Mrs. Amy Bogansky

• Ms. Maria Scarpello