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SURVEY OF ORGANIC Modern electronic and molecular orbital theories
are introduced. Laboratory experiments illustrate
ELECTIVE: Does not count towards science properties and preparation of organic compounds.
graduation requirements (Semester, ½ credit, Molecular structure and its determination by
Grades 11-12) modern physical methods, correlation between
Prerequisite Recommendation: Students should structure and reactivity and the theoretical basis for
have successfully completed Chemistry, Honors these relationships, classification of reaction types
Chemistry or AP Chemistry exhibited by organic molecules using as examples
molecules of biological importance. This course
Survey of Organic studies the fundamental concepts builds on students’ understanding of fundamental
of nomenclature, formulae, preparation and principles developed in AP Chemistry, including
properties of organic compounds. Modern descriptions of chemical bonding, the significance
electronic and molecular orbital theories are and quantitative analysis of chemical
introduced. Laboratory experiments illustrate thermodynamics, chemical kinetics including
properties and preparation of organic compounds. reaction rate expressions, properties of gases and
Survey of Organic Chemistry is taught using a solutions, descriptions of acidity and basicity,
descriptive, non-mathematical, non-mechanistic chemical equilibria, and the chemistry of oxidation
approach. The student entering this course should and reduction processes.
have a strong background in atomic structure,
chemical bonding and chemical forces, as well as in Lab Fees: $15.00
chemical equations and stoichiometry. The study of Additional Fees: Students are expected to purchase
the most important groups of carbon-containing apron, nitrile gloves, goggles and laboratory
compounds (alcohols, alkyl halides, acids, amines, notebook.
amides, aldehydes, ketones, aromatic compounds,
and others) is undertaken. This study covers their ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY
structure, nomenclature, preparation, and
reactions. The uses and biological applications of (Full year, 1 credit, Grades 11 & 12).
the most important organic compounds are Prerequisite Recommendation: Successful
discussed. completion of Biology/Honors Biology and
Chemistry/Honors Chemistry
Lab Fees: $15.00
Additional Fees: Students are expected to purchase Anatomy & Physiology is the study of the structure
apron, nitrile gloves, goggles and laboratory and function of the human body. This course will
notebook. cover, in detail, the key aspects of the human
organism from the smallest cells to the major body
ORGANIC – REACTIONS/MECHANISMS systems. In addition, we will discuss many diseases
that strike our human systems and explore methods
ELECTIVE: Does not count towards science of preventative maintenance and treatment for
graduation requirements (Semester, ½ credit, those illness and conditions. The course will include
Grades 11-12) many lab activities throughout the year. Dissection
Prerequisite Recommendation: Students should is an integral part of the course. This is a fun,
have successfully completed Survey of Organic or AP interactive course, and with the right attitude, you
Chemistry can be assured to learn more about your body and
health than you knew before.
Organic – Reactions/Mechanisms studies the
fundamental concepts of nomenclature, formulae, Lab fee: $30.00
preparation and properties of organic compounds.
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