SCIENCE

636 ADVANCED CHEMISTRY (AP)

Length of Course:  One year   

Credit Granted:  One-half per semester

Prerequisite:  Chemistry (H), Algebra II (H), Trigonometry/Pre-Cal (Honors) (with a minimum of a B (80) - average in each teacher recommendation) and concurrent registration in Calculus I (H)

Offered To:  Seniors

The Advanced Placement Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year.  Students are expected to attain an in-depth understanding of fundamentals and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical problems.  Topics include: atomic theory and structure, chemical bonding, kinetic-molecular theory, states of matter, solutions, reaction types, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics.  Extensive laboratory experiences will be provided.  The course is recommended for students who need to take chemistry in college, especially for engineering and all scientific and medical fields.  Students enrolled in this course are encouraged to take the College Board Advanced Placement exam (offered each May) with the opportunity to earn college credit.

Please note: Additional Science courses may be found under Agriculture Department.