Advanced Placement Chemistry - Course Description
Advanced Placement Chemistry is a full year college-level course for students who intend on taking the AP Chemistry exam. AP Chemistry has been approved by the College Board and is equivalent to a first year college chemistry course. AP Chemistry follows College Board standards for Advanced Placement courses, and focuses on inorganic chemistry with the emphasis on quantitative relationships. Students are expected to spend significant time studying outside of the classroom, working collaboratively in small groups, and performing laboratory work. AP Chemistry aims to provide students with the framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with theoretical aspects of chemistry. Laboratory work is a required component of this course.
Course Objectives:
Advanced Placement Chemistry is a full year college-level course for students who intend on taking the AP Chemistry exam. AP Chemistry has been approved by the College Board and is equivalent to a first year college chemistry course. AP Chemistry follows College Board standards for Advanced Placement courses, and focuses on inorganic chemistry with the emphasis on quantitative relationships. Students are expected to spend significant time studying outside of the classroom, working collaboratively in small groups, and performing laboratory work. AP Chemistry aims to provide students with the framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with theoretical aspects of chemistry. Laboratory work is a required component of this course.
Course Objectives:
- Students will develop advanced inquiry and reasoning skills.
- Students will be able to provide logical and reasonable explanations for complex scientific problems and phenomena in chemistry.
- Students will perform college-level, inquiry-based laboratories in chemistry.
- Students will gain exposure to college-level chemistry curriculum and opportunities.
- Students will take the Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam in May 2017.