NCSSM COURSE CAtAlOG - North Carolina School of Science and ...

solving, and technology applications. A review of pertinent math skills
accompanies each topic as needed. The course includes a strong laboratory
component that encompasses many laboratory techniques.
CH307a/CH307b Chemistry
Two trimesters
Credit: Two units core chemistry credit.
Meeting pattern: Five periods per week including lab.
This course provides a thorough treatment of chemical principles using a
college-level textbook. It is a rigorous course that covers the fundamental
concepts (atomic theory, chemical bonding, molecular structure,
thermodynamics, kinetics theory, chemical equilibrium, etc.); however, it
requires less preparation in mathematics than does CH401 AP Chemistry (I).
Students who earn a course grade of A or higher in CH307 Chemistry may
request permission of the Dean of Science to take CH402 AP Chemistry (II).
CH401a/CH401b AP Chemistry (I)
Two trimesters
Credit: Two units core chemistry credit.
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 and permission of the Dean of Science.
Corequisite: MA305 Precalculus and Modeling.
Meeting pattern: Five periods per week including lab.
This course, like CH307 Chemistry, covers the fundamental concepts of
chemistry. It uses a college-level textbook and moves at a faster pace than
CH307, thereby covering additional topics and treating many areas in greater
depth. Students should have strong math and abstract reasoning skills. Students
interested in taking the AP Chemistry examination should enroll in CH402 AP
Chemistry (II) if they meet the prerequisites.
CH402 AP Chemistry (II)
One trimester
Credit: One unit core elective credit.
Prerequisite: Completion of CH401 AP Chemistry (I) with a course grade of B- or
higher, or completion of CH307 Chemistry with a course grade of A or higher
and permission of the Dean of Science, or permission of the Dean of Science.
Meeting pattern: Five periods per week including lab.
This course provides students with additional topics and depth not covered in
CH401. Emphasis is on completion of the AP chemistry curriculum along with
further development of laboratory and problem solving skills.
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