(411) ACCELERATED CHEMISTRY (1)
- Full year course - Open to grades 11-12 - 4 credits
- Prerequisite: Recommendation of current science teacher and completion of ALGEBRA II
ACCELERATED CHEMISTRY is an intensive course covering the basic topics in chemistry at an advanced placement level. An introductory college textbook is used in the course. There is an emphasis on the theoretical and quantitative aspects of chemistry along with a significant laboratory component. Students electing this course should be extremely facile in the use of algebra and arithmetic since the class and lab work will develop in-depth problem solving skills. Topics covered include measurement, nomenclature, stoichiometry, types of reactions, thermochemistry, gas laws, atomic theory, periodicity, equilibria, and acid-base theories. Students will be required to keep a laboratory journal and do 4-5 hours of homework per week.