AP Chemistry
Avon Lake City Schools
Curriculum Framework
AP Chemistry
Course Overview:
This program provides an opportunity for high school students to pursue and receive credit for college level Chemistry course work while in high school. In order to give the students this opportunity, the course is designed to meet the expectations set forth by the AP Chemistry Course Description and the AP Chemistry Learning Objectives which can be found at www.apcentral.collegeboard.com.
The AP Chemistry course is designed to provide a comprehensive first-year college chemistry experience, both in lecture and in the laboratory. Topics studied include molar relationships, periodicity, atomic theory, bonding, geometry, gas laws, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, redox reactions, buffer systems, coordination complexes, and organic chemistry. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and critical thinking skills. Students are required to take the AP Chemistry exam. Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry (regular or honors) with a final chemistry grade of “A” or “B” and recommendation of chemistry teacher. Concurrent enrollment in Pre-calculus or Calculus is recommended. This class meets eight periods per week for ½ unit of credit each semester.
Textbook (Title and Publishing Company):
Chemistry AP Edition Zumdahl
Online/Supplemental Materials:
https://login.cengage.com/cb/ access codes provided at the start of the course
Assessments:
Cumulative tests twice a quarter (midpoint and end) along with the Midterm and AP Chem test
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Last Updated:
September, 2023