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This course studies the effect of man on planet earth. It combines geology, chemistry, and biology with geography and politics. It requires students to analyze and synthesize a wide variety of scientific information from many different sources in order to understand the long-range impact man is having on his environment. Additionally students will be asked to develop realistic solutions to major environmental issues while accounting for both the benefits and the costs. The laboratory portion will include air, water, soil and biological analysis. Students will participate in oral arguments and written essays in which they will be required to argue a point of view – not one that they necessarily believe – and support that point of view with documented scientific fact. AP Environmental Science is recommended for any student with an interest in environment and a willingness to commit to 30-60 minutes of reading per night.
COURSE: CHEMISTRY - P PHYSICAL SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: QCP1 PREREQUISITE: NONE
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADES: 11, 12
UC/CSU - Subject D
This is a laboratory-based course in chemistry which meets college or university requirements for entrance. It is designed to meet the needs of both the prospective science major and of the serious student who desires a general knowledge of the field without becoming a science major. Topics will include, but are not limited to, atomic theory, gas laws, stoichiometry, spectroscopy, elements, compounds, acids and bases, equilibrium, and the historical development of chemistry.
COURSE: CHEMISTRY HONORS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADES: 11, 12
UC/CSU - Subject D
COURSE CODE: QCPJ
PREREQUISITE: A or B in Algebra I and A or B in Geometry and A or B in Biology or Biology H
Honor’s Chemistry is a fast paced laboratory science, which includes the study of Chemical principles in depth and demonstrates the connections of chemistry to everyday life. It includes both sophisticated concepts and quantitative calculations. Lively demonstrations and hands-on laboratory experiments are an integral part of this class. Chemistry – HP is recommended for students planning to apply to selective colleges and prospective science majors. Students who do well in this class will be well prepared to take the SAT II subject test in chemistry.
COURSE: CHEMISTRY AP PHYSICAL SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: QCPH – Weighted Lecture QCPL – Lab Non-Weighted
YEAR COURSE – 10 credits GRADES: 11, 12
UC/CSU - Subject D
YEAR COURSE: 10 CREDITS (Lecture – Period 0 (5 units), Lab – Period 1 (5 units). Students must enroll in both Lab and Lecture segments of this course. The Lecture grade is weighted.
PREREQUISITE: Students should have successfully completed a general high school Chemistry course and Algebra II.
This is a college level chemistry class. It is directed at preparing the student for the advanced placement exam for college credit. Students should expect to have a minimum of one hour of homework each day. Students earning an “A” or “B” are expected to take the AP exam in the late spring. AP Chemistry has a large lab component involving regular experimentation and scientific