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