High School Honors Chemistry Course
Excel High School's Honors Chemistry course offers a comprehensive and engaging journey into the world of chemistry. Designed as a full-year course, it provides students with a deep understanding of matter's composition, properties, changes, and interactions. This course is perfect for students who are curious about the world around them and interested in the scientific principles that govern it. The curriculum covers a wide array of topics including electrochemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and the practical applications of chemistry in everyday life. Through this course, students gain valuable insights into the scientific methods of chemistry, including scientific thinking, precise measurements, and the use of mathematics as a vital tool for solving complex chemical problems.
The Honors Chemistry course at Excel High School is structured to not only provide knowledge but also to develop critical thinking skills. Students will explore the development of atomic theory, delve into the relationships between elements on the periodic table, and understand chemical reactions in real-world contexts. The course objectives are geared towards building a strong foundation in chemistry that is essential for advanced studies in science and related fields. It's an ideal course for students aiming to excel in STEM areas or for those who have a keen interest in understanding the chemical makeup of the world around them.
Honors Chemistry
Course Syllabus
This rigorous, full-year course engages students in the study of the composition, properties, changes, and interactions of matter. The components of this course include chemistry and its methods, the composition and properties of matter, changes and interactions of matter, factors affecting the interactions of matter, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, nuclear chemistry, mathematical applications, and applications of chemistry in the real world.
Textbook: Chemistry Principles - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2019
Course Objectives:
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
- Understand and apply the methods of chemistry: scientific thinking, measurements, and using mathematics as a tool for logically solving chemistry problems.
- Describe the composition and properties of matter as well as the changes that matter undergoes.
- Trace the development of the atomic theory.
- Examine the relationship between the elements on the periodic table.
- Describe chemical reactions and interactions in real-world applications.
Course contents:
Semester A
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Chemistry Principles
- Chapter 2: Matter and Change
- Chapter 3: Measurement
- Chapter 4: Atomic Structure
- Chapter 5: Electrons in Atoms
- Chapter 6: The Periodic Table
- Chapter 7: Chemical Nomenclature
- Chapter 8: Ionic and Metallic Bonding
- Chapter 9: Covalent Bonding
- Chapter 10: The Mole
- Chapter 11: Chemical Reactions
- Chapter 12: Stoichiometry
- Chapter 13: States of Matter
Semester B
- Chapter 14: The Properties of Gases
- Chapter 15: Water
- Chapter 16: Solutions
- Chapter 17: Thermochemistry
- Chapter 18: Kinetics
- Chapter 19: Chemical Equilibrium
- Chapter 20: Entropy and Free Energy
- Chapter 21: Acids and Bases
- Chapter 22: Oxidation Reduction Reactions
- Chapter 23: Electrochemistry
- Chapter 24: Nuclear Chemistry
- Chapter 25: Organic Chemistry
- Chapter 26: Biochemistry
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes.........................70%
Mid-Term/Final Exams......30%
Total.......................................100%
How Much Does It Cost?
$225
per course
Standard high school courses are priced at an affordable $225 each. This cost-effective rate makes quality education accessible for every student.
Enrolling is Easy!
Step One
Begin the Enrollment Process
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Step Three
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Single course options at Excel High School range in price depending on their difficulty. Single course prices are below:
- Standard High School Courses: $225
- Honors High School Courses: $325
- (AP) High School Courses: $599
Step Five
You're Ready To Start!
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