PLACEMENT IN THIS COURSE REQUIRES APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR/IB COORDINATOR.
Chemistry enables us to understand the properties of different materials and to transform materials into new and useful substances. Through chemistry, we can understand changes that we observe in the physical world.
This course covers core concepts in chemistry, comprising, essentially, a college-level syllabus. Topics include atomic structure, stoichiometry, periodicity, chemical bonding and structure, energetics, kinetics, and equilibrium. The second year covers organic chemistry, analytical techniques, acids and bases, redox, and an option of medicinal chemistry. Extensive laboratory work is conducted, and problem-solving skills are emphasized throughout the course.
