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CH405a/CH405b AP Chemistry (Advanced I)
Two trimesters
Credit: Two units core chemistry credit.
Prerequisite: CH305 Chemistry by Inquiry, or CH307 Chemistry or an adequate
score on Chemistry Placement examination, and permission of the Dean of
Science.
Corequisite: MA305 Precalculus and Modeling.
Meeting pattern: Five periods per week including lab.
This course is designed for students who already have a mastery of the basic
concepts of chemistry. Molecular orbital theory, complex ions and other
advanced topics are included. Students are aslo exposed to instrumentation
and computation as part of their lab skills development. Activities and labs are
designed to provide opportunities for students to develop problem-solving and
laboratory skills as they learn to design and conduct chemistry research projects,
as well as to become independent learners. Students who have successfully
completed the first two trimesters and plan to take the AP Chemistry
examination should enroll in CH406* AP Chemistry (Advanced II) during third
trimester.
CH406 AP Chemistry (Advanced II)
One trimester
Credit: One unit core elective credit.
Prerequisite: Completion of CH405 AP Chemistry (Advanced I) with a grade of
B- or higher 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
CH405. Emphasis is on completion of the AP chemistry curriculum along with
further development of laboratory and problem solving skills. Additionally,
students have the opportunity to complete a chemistry research project.
CH408 Analytical Chemistry
One trimester
Credit: One unit core elective credit.
Prerequisite: Final grade of A- or higher in CH305 Chemistry by Inquiry or CH307
Chemistry, or final grade of B or higher in CH401 AP Chemistry (I) or CH405 AP
Chemistry (Advanced I), or exemption from NCSSM core chemistry requirement,
and permission of the Dean of Science.
Meeting pattern: Five periods per week including lab.
This course examines the analysis of compounds using different separation and
purification techniques including, but not limited to thin-layer, ion-exchange,
and gel-filtration chromatography as well as instrumental analysis techniques
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