2024-2025 Course Catalog – Science: Chemistry Emphasis
Science: Chemistry Emphasis
CL College Level
DC Dual Credit
For students who have no credits in General Chemistry, a comprehensive chemistry test, covering the subject matter of the two semesters of General Chemistry at the Academy, will be given to those students attempting to place out of the lecture portion of the course. This test will include questions to satisfy the state chemistry standards and additional questions to satisfy the higher expectations of the Academy. The test will be given before classes start in the fall and may be taken only once.
There are two possible outcomes of this test:
- The student does not pass the exam, and thus takes General Chemistry.
- The student does pass the exam, and thus can –
- elect to not place out and thus take the General Chemistry course and that earned grade will appear on the transcript.
- use the spare credit to take another academy course.
- take AP Chemistry (with co-req of AP Precalc SL).
Passing this comprehensive chemistry placement test (upon completion of the laboratory requirement), or a higher-level class, will satisfy a student’s survey chemistry course requirement for their Indiana Academy diploma.
SCI03201/03202
Chemistry I: General Chemistry 1 & 2 (DC)
Prerequisite: Fall – Algebra I and Geometry
Spring – Successful completion of first semester General Chemistry or permission of Science Division Chair.
Co-requisite: Chemistry I: General Chemistry Lab (SCI3201L/3202L) and Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry 1, 2 (MAT03001/03002) or higher.
Credit: 1.5 credits per semester
Offered: Fall/Spring Sequence
General Chemistry examines the concepts of the structure of matter, the states of matter, chemical bonding and reaction types, stiochiometry, equilibrium, acid-base theory, kinetics, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, and an introduction to organic chemistry. The course emphasizes chemical calculations and the mathematical formulation of principles. Laboratory work emphasizes both qualitative and quantitative experiences and introduces the use of technology in the lab.
* Ball State University offers 3 college credit hours in CHEM 100 to students who complete this course. Refer to the Dual Credit section for details on enrollment and fees.
SCI04204/04205
AP Chemistry (DC)
Prerequisite: Fall – Successful completion of two semesters (or equivalent) of General Chemistry or permission of instructor.
Spring – Successful completion of first semester AP Chemistry or permission of Science Division Chair.
Co-requisite: Juniors: AP Calculus/AB (MAT04123/04124) or higher or permission and AP Chemistry Lab (SCI4204L/4205L)
Seniors: Pre-Calculus for AP(MAT03311/03312) or any 4000-level math course or permission and AP Chemistry Lab (SCI4204L/4205L)
Credit: 1.5 credits per semester
Offered: Fall/Spring Sequence
Advanced Placement Chemistry is an accelerated course designed to review and extend the concepts introduced in General Chemistry, and it is comparable to a course for science majors in freshman college chemistry. Advanced laboratory work is emphasized. This course is designed for students who hope to advance place in college chemistry and/or whose career goals include science, engineering or the medical sciences. Students will prepare for and are encouraged to take the AP Chemistry exam in May.
* Ball State University offers 4 college credit hours in CHEM 111 and 112 to students who complete this course. Refer to the Dual Credit section for details on enrollment and fees.