Chemistry

Term: Year

Prerequisites: Biology – Course may be taken concurrently with Biology teacher recommendation

Credit: 1

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Fee: See fee schedule; A scientific calculator is recommended for this course. TI-83/84 family graphing calculator is highly recommended

Chemistry is the scientific field that concentrates on the description and explanation of matter, its structure, its

composition, and its behavior. In this course, students will learn about the atom, the periodic table, chemical bonding,

physical behavior of matter, and the mathematical applications that apply to each. Students are required to have a basic

understanding of algebraic concepts. This course meets the requirement for a third laboratory based course for Ohio

High School Graduation Requirements. Students planning to attend a four-year college program following high school

are strongly encouraged to take Chemistry and Physics.