AP Chemistry 12

AP Chemistry 12

Course Number – 5325

Prerequisite – Chemistry 11 Honours or Chemistry 11 with special permission from the AP Chemistry 12 teacher.

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Course Description

AP Chemistry is designed to be the equivalent of a first year college general chemistry course. The course will place special emphasis on applying mathematics to problem solving and as a means of expressing and modeling scientific inquiry. The course will provide an in depth treatment of atomic structure, gas laws, thermodynamics, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibria, oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Develop students’ problem solving skills
Provide laboratory experience that enables students to analyze collected data and arrive at logical conclusions
Give students background necessary to score well on the AP exam
Prepare students for additional courses in science
Develop students’ ability for independent and logical thought
Increase students’ ability to apply math to physical sciences
The AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester college introductory chemistry course usually taken by chemistry majors during their first year.  After showing themselves to be qualified on the AP Exam, some students, in their first year of college, are permitted to take upper-level courses in chemistry or register for courses for which chemistry is a prerequisite.  Other students may have fulfilled a basic requirement for a laboratory-science course and will be able to undertake other courses to pursue their majors.  Speak with a counselor or check with the universities for specific details.
Students are evaluated on regular homework assignments, laboratory activities as well as quizzes and tests. Quizzes and tests count for a greater proportion of the overall mark.  An in class final exam will be written by all students registered in this course.
Students with a strong personal interest in Chemistry, strong math skills as well as strong work and study habits will do well in Chemistry courses.
Honours and AP courses are especially challenging so students must be prepared to spend considerable time working outside of class. Students should expect to spend 30 – 60 minutes previewing, reviewing, studying and completing homework assignments for each scheduled class. It is easy to fall behind in this course so regular attendance and regular studying are required.
For a detailed course description please visit the following website:
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/ap/IN120085263_ChemistryCED_Effective_Fall_2013_lkd.pdf