Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CHEMISTRY: This is an course designed to be the equivalent of the freshman general chemistry college class.  In keeping with that objective, both the course work and the laboratory work are much more independent and rigorous than in Chemistry I.  Topics include atomic theory, bonding, and an in-depth study of the states of matter, reaction types, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry.  The treatment of most topics is heavily mathematical to prepare students for the AP examination in May.  The time demands of this course require a consecutive two period block of time in the daily schedule.  Students will be expected to take the AP Chemistry examination in May. The curriculum is aligned with College Board guidelines.

Length: Year

Offered: Fall/Spring

Number of Periods per Semester: Two

Grade Level: 10-11-12

Course Prerequisites:  Recommended:  Algebra II and Chemistry I

Application: None

Tryout : None

Counselor Approval Required: None

Dual Credit: No, Possible AP Credit

Weighted: Yes, Full Point

Diploma Path:Counts as a Science Course for all Diplomas

Quantitative Reasoning: Yes

Other:  Advanced Placement and dual credit courses use collegiate texts and are likely to have higher textbook and consumable fees.