Chemistry includes the study of the structure, composition and behavior of matter, as well as factors that affect the interaction of matter. Laboratory investigations enhance the emphasis of process skills and laboratory safety. Students may apply chemical knowledge to problem solving, classifying matter, quantifying chemicals, and predicting chemical phenomena. Students use decision making and critical thinking to propose possible solutions in the study of issues concerning science and technology. Content includes the study of atomic structure and bonding, states of matter, reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics, and quantitative analysis.
Emphasis is on laboratory experience.
This course requires a two hour lab one evening per week. This course is recommended for those students entering a chemistry field. An in-depth continuation of topics presented by Chemistry AP and other specialized areas such as organic chemistry, physical chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and quantitative and qualitative analysis are studied. Laboratory experiences provide students extended opportunities for inquiry and involve accurate data collection, observations and other skills. This course requires a two hour lab one evening per week.