Chemistry 22
908122 1 Credit Full Year College Prep
Prerequisite: Student must have taken or be currently enrolled in Algebra and Biology
Open to: Grades 10, 11, 12
Course Description: This college preparatory course teaches the basic fundamentals of chemistry and covers the relevant physical and earth and space science components of the NGSS through the exploration of climate change in semester 2. Students investigate the nature of chemistry, structure of matter, interactions of matter, stoichiometry, states of matter, acids and bases, and reaction rates. This course involves critical thinking, data analysis and mathematical application in science. This course meets NCAA initial-eligibility certification.
Chemistry 21H
908121 1 Credit Full Year Honors
Prerequisite: Recommendation from Biology teacher and a final grade of B- or better in Algebra I.
Open to: Grades 10, 11, 12
Course Description: Honors Chemistry 21H covers essentially the same topics as Chemistry 22.
The course is faster paced, and goes into more depth than the Chemistry 22 curriculum. Problems to be solved require a higher ability in mathematics than the Chemistry 22 course. This course meets NCAA initial-eligibility certification.
AP Chemistry
908124 1.2 Credits Full Year Advanced Placement
Prerequisite: Minimum B in Algebra II. Minimum B in Chemistry 21 or A- in Chemistry 22, or A in Biology II.
Open to: Grades 10, 11, 12
Course Description: AP Chemistry gives the student the chance to try college-level work in
high school and gain valuable skills and study habits for college. A qualifying score on the AP
exam may result in credit or advanced placement in certain colleges. Students learn about
electrochemistry, REDOX chemistry, equilibrium, and more. The College Board Advanced Placement test given in May
is required. This course meets NCAA initial-eligibility certification.