Chemistry
CONCEPTUAL CHEMISTRY
Course: 209 Credit: 1 Grade: 10, 11, 12 |
This course emphasizes a descriptive rather than mathematical approach to chemistry. Topics covered include scientific thought, properties of matter, atomic structure, the Periodic Table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, solution, acids & bases, carbon chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Connections between concepts learned in class and everyday experiences will be emphasized.
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Prerequisites: None
COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHEMISTRY
Course: 211 Credit: 1 Grade: 10, 11, 12 NCAA Accepted |
This is a comprehensive course that covers the traditional topics of a first-year chemistry course: measuring & calculating, atomic structure and the Periodic Table, chemical bonding, nomenclature and formula writing, chemical equations and reactions, kinetic molecular theory, solutions, nuclear chemistry and laboratory studies. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between physical or chemical properties and molecular structure.
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Prerequisites: CP Geometry (may be taken concurrently)
HONORS CHEMISTRY
Course: 212 Credit: 1 Grade: 10, 11, 12 NCAA Accepted |
This course exposes students to measuring & calculating, atomic structure and the Periodic Table, chemical bonding, nomenclature and formula writing, chemical equations and reactions, kinetic molecular theory, solutions, nuclear chemistry, and laboratory studies. Students who enroll in this rigorously-paced course are expected to have strong quantitative and analytical skills and the initiative required to complete out-of-class assignments on a regular basis.
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Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II/Trig OR concurrent enrollment in Algebra II with Biology teacher recommendation
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY
Course: 215B Meets 8 periods per 6-day cycle. Credit: 1.25 Grade: 11, 12 Weight: .05 NCAA Accepted |
The Advanced Placement course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college and includes an extensive laboratory program. Topics include the structure of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics, and thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. The course follows the guide for A.P. Chemistry developed by the College Entrance Examination Board. Summer assignments are required.
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Prerequisites: Honors Chemistry (OR CP Chemistry with Chemistry teacher recommendation), Precalculus (may be taken concurrently)