Chemistry

CHEMISTRY

1 credit

4195

College Prep B

Full Year

This course is offered to students who are interested in the practical applications of chemistry. The class will investigate how bridges are damaged through chemistry, how to take care of swimming pools and hot tubs, the study of matter, the periodic table, how nuclear chemistry changed U.S. History, gases, and the chemistry of food. A research paper and power point presentation will be required. This course includes at least one double lab each cycle.

Prerequisite: CPB Algebra I, CP Biology (80 or better, may be taken concurrently), and CP Integrated Physical & Earth Science (75 or better), or department approval.

CHEMISTRY 1 credit

4171 College Prep A Full Year

Topics discussed during the first semester include atomic theory, periodic law, chemical bonding and chemical reactions. The course incorporates laboratory experiences with scientific theory for the solution of problems related to the study of matter. Solids, liquids and gases are investigated for underlying regularity. The gas laws, ionization, and acid-base theory are among the topics studied during second semester. In order to provide appropriate lab experiences, this course includes at least one double lab each cycle.

Prerequisite: CPA Algebra II (80 or better), CP Biology (80 or better-may be taken concurrently), or department approval. Students who have not taken CPA Algebra I may take it concurrently with CPA Chemistry after receiving math and science department approval.

CHEMISTRY 1 credit

4172 Honors Full Year

This course provides the essential chemistry background for all AP sciences. A strong background in Honors Mathematics is required for this quantitative science. Topics include quantitative and qualitative aspects of reactions, driving forces for reactions, bonding, molecular geometry, nuclear chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, and behavior of solids, liquids and gases on the molecular level. This course includes at least one double lab each cycle to perform experiments that demonstrate classroom concepts.

Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II (85 or better), Honors Biology (85 or better-may be taken concurrently), or department approval. Students who have not taken Honors Algebra II may take it concurrently with Honors Chemistry after receiving math and science department approval.