This course presents chemistry as an inquiry into natural phenomena to help the student understand the nature of scientific investigation. Students learn the principles and concepts from which chemical phenomena can be predicted and explained. Major topics covered are the mole concept, gas laws, kinetic theory, structure of the atom, rates of reactions, energy in chemical reactions, equilibrium, oxidation and reduction, acid-base theory and solution chemistry. This is a yearlong course. Chemistry Honors Honors Chemistry provides an in-depth study of introductory concepts, challenging students to solve problems of increasing difficulty while acquiring extensive laboratory experience.
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This is a yearlong course. Physics This course enables students to obtain a better understanding of the world by learning the laws of physics and how those laws explain natural phenomena. The course also develops students' thinking and problem-solving skills. The major topics of physics are covered, including motion, energy, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, relativity and nuclear physics. Study of these topics emphasizes a qualitative understanding of the concepts of physics as they apply to the real world.