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Honors Chemistry |
| 3310 Honors Chemistry This is an accelerated first-year school chemistry course, designed for those considering a science or science-related major in college. Students are expected to have strong reading and writing skills. Because many aspects of the course material involve understanding quantitative relationships and solving quantitative problems, a strong mathematical background is required. Good attendance is very important for a cuople of reasons: 1. Laboratory work is an essential parto of the course and laboratory activities occur frequently. 2. The course is fast-paced and new concepts are covered almost every day. Students in Honors Chemistry need to have a strong commitment to coming to class every day and they need to come to class prepared to learn with assigned work completed. Homework will be assigned nightly to practice concepts learned in class and to introduce new concepts. In the event that there are more students who sign up for Honors Chemistry than there are spaces available, students will be selected on the basis of their academic GPAs. recommended; need teacher recommendation from math and science Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisites --A grade of “B” or better in first-year Algebra (a grade of “B” or better in Geometry is also preferred, though not required)
UC/CSU Requirement(s): G D
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