This course of study allows students the opportunities to experience applications of the skills and understanding acquired throughout the whole program. It provides the students with a basic concept of matter and the chemical interaction that occurs between types of matter. The chemistry core is developed by consideration of topics that include Scientific Measurements, Atomic Structure, Chemical Quantities, Stoichiometry, Gas Laws, Electrons in Atom and Chemical Bonding. These concepts include Solution, Kinetics, Equilibrium, Acid Base, Electrochemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Chemistry of the Environment. Concepts are reinforced by problem and laboratory sessions.
Some problem solving is involved.
This course covers the study of waves, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. To be comfortable in this course, a reasonable mathematical ability is necessary. It covers the topic of motion, force, work, and energy. The physical, chemical, and biotic nature of the marine habitat is studied. Special attention is given to the marine ecosystem.