Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

At Kealakehe High School, SAH3503 is offered as Organic Chemistry, a year-long laboratory science course focused on the chemistry of carbon-based compounds and their importance in living systems, medicine, and everyday life.

Students investigate molecular structure, reactions, and the properties of organic compounds through hands-on laboratory work and scientific problem solving. The course is especially useful for students considering future study in health sciences, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or other laboratory-based fields and provides a strong introduction to concepts commonly encountered in college science courses.