CHEMISTRY STUDIES 163
GRADE: 9/10/11/12 LENGTH: 2 SEM. Chemistry Studies is a laboratory course that focuses on problem-solving skills, laboratory techniques, and broad chemical concepts. Topics include the study of matter and its changes, molecular and ionic compounds, stoichiometry, gases, atomic theory, thermochemistry, solutions, and acids/bases. Chemistry Studies emphasizes mathematical skills and problem-solving techniques. Prerequisite: Biology Studies 163, STS Biology 163, or TEAM Physical Science.
CHEMISTRY 163
GRADE: 10/11/12 LENGTH: 2 SEM. Chemistry is the initial quantitative science course in our college preparatory sequence. It is a laboratory course in which students develop major chemical concepts and problem-solving skills. Chemistry students develop and perform experiments and mathematical calculations based on laboratory data and develop an understanding of chemical theory based on this data. Topics addressed include atomic theory, periodicity, covalent and ionic compounds, nuclear chemistry, reactions, stoichiometry, kinetics, solutions, acids/bases, gas laws, and thermochemistry. Prerequisite: Biology 163 and Algebra 163 or an equivalent course.
CHEMISTRY HONORS 173
GRADE: 10/11/12 LENGTH: 2 SEM. Chemistry Honors 173 is an accelerated chemistry laboratory course which stresses the development of problem-solving skills, accurate laboratory techniques and careful data analysis. Topics covered include mole concepts, stoichiometry, phase changes, gases, periodicity, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, thermodynamics, solution chemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and some organic and biochemistry. Prerequisite: Biology Honors 173 and Geometry 263 or its equivalent.
AP CHEMISTRY 283
GRADE: 11/12 LENGTH: 2 SEM. Advanced Placement Chemistry is a college level laboratory course in inorganic chemistry recommended for students who plan to continue the study of chemistry, pharmacy, engineering, medicine or other technological disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the refinement of quantitative problem-solving as well as the ability to write about and discuss chemical theory. Laboratory work is mostly individual and includes volumetric and gravimetric determinations as well as instrumental analysis. Students electing this course must take the Advanced Placement Chemistry Examination, which can provide college credit for students achieving adequate scores. Prerequisite: Biology 163/173, Chemistry 163/173, Physics 163/173 and/or the recommendation of the Instructional Supervisor for Science.