Chemistry 3

Chemistry 3 is a 1.7-unit subject in the Specialization Year Program taken by students who choose to specialize in chemistry (i.e. core) or those who just wish to expand their knowledge in chemistry (i.e. elective). This subject introduces the students to the two major fields of chemistry: organic and inorganic chemistry and provides students with avenue to explore the chemistry of organic, inorganic, and biological compounds and their applications on health, environment, and industry. It emphasizes on the understanding of the compounds’ structure and properties.

Pre-Medicine Courses

BS Biology, BS Chemistry, BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology,

BS Biochemistry, BS Psychology, BS Community Nutrition, or BS Pharmacy

Engineering Courses

BS Chemical Engineering or BS Materials Science and Engineering

Highly Specialized Courses

BS Food Technology, BS Industrial Pharmacy, BS Agricultural Chemistry, or B Secondary Education Major in Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

1. 1. Nomenclature of organic compounds

   2. Isomerism

   3. Properties of selected organic compounds

   4. Reactions of selected organic compounds 

   5. Biomolecules (Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids)

a. Structure and properties of biomolecules

b. Qualitative tests for detecting biomolecules

1. 6. Applications and environmental impacts of organic compounds

   7. Polymerization: Free Radical and Condensation Polymerization

Enrichment Topics

1. Classification and Properties of Polymers

2. Biomolecules as Natural Polymers

3. Industrial Applications of Polymers

4. Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

5. Periodicity of Physical Properties of Elements in the Third Period

6. Physical and Chemical Properties of Group 1, Group 2, and Group 17 elements

NONE. Those who are interested in learning organic chemistry may take this subject.

In-person lecture-discussions, in-classroom exercises and laboratory experiments, PSHS System learning guides, PowerPoint presentations, videos, worksheets, and hand-outs. The main LMS that will be used in Chemistry 3 is the KHub. However, other teachers may use additional platforms such as Google Classroom.

For more details about this subject, please contact:

Mr. Leonel Po (lbvpo@pshs.edu.ph) or 

Mrs. Mara Milagros D. Esguerra (mdcesguerra@pshs.edu.ph)