Chemistry 2 Honors ACP
Prerequisites: Chemistry I Honors, Algebra II GRADES: 11, 12
Rationale
ACP Chemistry is designed to be equivalent to a first-year college chemistry course, preparing the student for further study in the physical or life sciences. . Foundational concepts from Chemistry 1 will be used as the starting point for the study of acids and bases, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermal, and electrochemistry. Advanced laboratory experiences are included, and help students learn important aspects of the work of scientists, combining content with inquiry and reasoning skills. Supplemental reading selections will be assigned to reinforce and establish connections between chemistry and its application to solving practical problems throughout history. Emphasis will be placed on developing effective communication skills with greater depth required in written work, and proper use of chemical calculations will be stressed. Five (5) hours of Advanced College Credit are available through the University of Missouri Saint Louis when completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Goals-- Students taking this course will:
Gain a greater appreciation of the glory of God as they increase in understanding of his created order.
Become scientifically literate as they study the application of chemical knowledge to the solutions of critical problems in history.
Gain a greater depth of chemical understanding relating to causes of reactions and behavior of chemical systems in their environment.
Improve laboratory skills and apply inquiry processes to gain understanding.
Analyze experimental data, verify hypotheses, draw generalized conclusions about the system being studied, and to predict its behavior.
Become effective communicators of their results and conclusions reached.
Text
Chang, Raymond. Chemistry. 10th Edition, New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010. ISBN-13: 978-0-07-727431-3