CHEMISTRY 1
This course is intended to serve as a foundation for college level chemistry courses. Areas of focus are the design and use of the periodic table, proper lab techniques, lab safety procedures, and advanced problem solving in chemistry. Topics covered include structure of the atom, organization of the periodic table, stoichiometry, gas laws, and solution concentrations. It is highly recommended that students have completed biology before chemistry. Algebra 2 or concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 is also highly recommended.
PHYSICS
This course is intended to serve as a foundation for college level physics courses. Areas of focus are performing long term science/research projects, application of equations to practical situations, and advanced problem solving in physics. Topics will include mechanics, thermodynamics, light, sound, and nuclear physics. Trigonometry or concurrent enrollment in Trigonometry is highly recommended.