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Chemistry Courses
Chemistry Courses
Chemistry L2
Chemistry L2
SC321 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 11-12
SC321 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 11-12
Prerequisite:
Recommendation of current science teacher
Chemistry Level 2 presents a hands-on, interactive approach to learning chemistry. Students will work individually and cooperatively to solve problems, observe demonstrations, experiment, white-board, build models, and create particle diagrams. Basic chemistry topics in this course include: measurements, calculations, properties and changes, states and types of matter, gas relationships and movement, early atomic theory, moles, periodic table of elements, chemical reactions, nomenclature, bonding, balancing equations, stoichiometry, solutions, and acids & bases.
Chemistry L3
Chemistry L3
SC231 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 10-12
SC231 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 10-12
Prerequisite:
Recommendation of current science teacher AND either: C- or better in Algebra I, OR A or better in Intermediate Algebra L2
Students in this course will study the basic principles of chemistry. Specific areas of study will include the laws and theories of chemistry, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, properties of solutions, kinetic-molecular theory, periodicity of the elements, and acids and bases. Through this laboratory based course students will gain a better appreciation for chemistry in their everyday lives.
Chemistry L4
Chemistry L4
SC240 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 10-12
SC240 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 10-12
Prerequisite:
Recommendation of current science teacher AND any of: B- or better in Algebra I L3, OR C or better in Algebra I L4, OR concurrently taking Algebra 2 L4
Additionally, rising 10th grade students wishing to take this class must have an A or better in Natural Science and Engineering L4.
This course is designed for students who are considering studying science beyond high school. Students will apply problem solving skills in a variety of situations including collecting and analyzing laboratory data. Topics covered will include the laws and theories of chemistry, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, properties of solutions, kinetic-molecular theory, periodicity of the elements, and acids and bases. Students will use web-based learning and cooperative learning as well as computer interfaces to collect and analyze data.
AP Chemistry
AP Chemistry
SC351 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 11-12
SC351 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 11-12
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Prerequisite:
Recommendation of current science teacher AND B- or better in Chemistry L4; OR
​Permission of AP Chemistry teacher
The AP Chemistry curriculum is established by the College Board and has a major laboratory component that includes approximately twenty experiments. Students will collect and analyze data; analytical, synthesis, and separation techniques; how to prepare and standardized solutions; and qualitative and quantitative analyses. The course covers the topics and laboratory experiments typical of a first full year college course. Topics to be studied include: kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium, stoichiometry, periodicity, bonding, molecular structure, nuclear reactions and half-life, the non-ideal behavior of gases, electrochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, and solutions. Students taking AP Chemistry may receive college credit upon successful completion of the course and the AP examination.
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