Chemistry

080070 CP Chemistry - Grades 10, 11, 12 (NCAA) 

1 credit

This course is designed to provide students with a background in chemistry. It provides a working knowledge of chemistry. Students will be introduced to the atom, periodic table, chemical bonding, the mole concept, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic theory, and gas laws. Concepts will be taught through the use of case studies. Course evaluations include tests, quizzes, homework, and laboratory experiences. 

PREREQUISITE: CP Biology A & B, CP Algebra I A & B

080170 Honors Chemistry - Grades 10, 11, 12 (NCAA)

1 credit (weighted)

This academic course is designed to provide motivated students with a background in chemistry. As with CP Chemistry, it provides both descriptive and mathematical approaches to the study of chemistry, but the pace will be faster, more material will be covered, and it will be covered in greater depth. There will be more opportunities for enrichment and application. Students will work with measurement, matter, solutions, periodic table, chemical bonding, the mole concept, reactions, stoichiometry, atomic theory, and gas laws. Students will complete lan experiments throughout the course to apply their knowledge. All students who enroll in this class must complete a preliminary summer assignment to be prepared for the start of this course. 

PREREQUISITE: CP or Honors Biology

080040 Chemistry 100 HACC - Principles of Chemistry - Grades 11, 12 (NCAA)

1 credit (weighted)

This course is designed for students who are looking to take a second level chemistry course but are not planning to major in a science.  This course will review much of the content from your Chemistry 1 course but will go into more detail and introduce some new topics as well.  By taking this course, students can earn 3 college credit through Harrisburg Area Community College. A tuition fee is required to attain college credit. This course may be subject to HACC enrollment requirements which could include submitting SAT scores and/or taking a placement test.  Fundamentals stressed are atomic structure, bonding, molecular structure, solutions, acids and bases, chemical nomenclature, and stoichiometry.  

PREREQUISITE: Algebra II and CP/Honors Chemistry

AP Chemistry - Grades 11, 12 (NCAA) 

080021 AP Chemistry (A)

080022 AP Chemistry (B)

1.5 credits (weighted)

Advanced Chemistry is a rigorous college level course. Students will complete an in-depth study of atomic theory, periodic table, spectroscopy, gases, bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, electrochemistry, equilibrium, and kinetics. A model-based approach to chemistry is stressed. Students will also complete numerous laboratory experiments, some of which will require formal laboratory reports. This course provides the opportunity for students to receive college credit by taking the standardized AP test. If students (1) perform well on the AP test, and (2) their chosen college accepts the test they can receive up to 8 college credits. Students are strongly encouraged to register for the AP exam. Fees for the examination are to be paid by the student. 

All students who enroll in this class must complete a preliminary summer assignment to be prepared for the start of this course. AP chemistry covers more content and is taught at a higher collegiate level. Typically intended for students interested in science as a major in college. In addition to taking the AP Chemistry exam in May, students also can earn college credit via dual enrollment through Harrisburg University's College in the High School Classroom.

PREREQUISITE: CP Chemistry or Honors Chemistry