Course Description:
The AP Chemistry course provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced coursework in chemistry. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore content such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium.
This course requires that 25 percent of instructional time engages students in lab investigations. This includes a minimum of 16 hands-on labs (at least six of which are inquiry-based). It is recommended that students keep a lab notebook throughout.
Prerequisite:
Teacher recommendation from a math or science teacher is recommended. Students should have successfully completed a general high school chemistry course and Algebra II.
Relevant Careers:
The course provides students with a college level foundation to support future coursework in science and engineering fields.