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