International Academy

(Y) Credits: 1.0 each year
      Course Numbers: 55202 and 55205

Prerequisite: Physical Science, Chemistry, and Integrated Math 3

This two-year course will prepare students for the IB Chemistry HL exam at the end of grade twelve. Topics covered in this course will include thermodynamics, stoichiometry, atomic theory, periodicity, bonding, states of matter, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and organic chemistry. In addition students will do two additional options from the following: Human biochemistry, environmental chemistry, chemical industries, fuels and energy, modern analytical chemistry, and further organic chemistry. The course will include 60 hours of work in the laboratory. Students will use higher level thinking skills, problem solving skills and logic. Following the IB syllabus, chemical aspects of human reproduction and contraceptives may be covered.

IB Final Assessment:

External - 3 examinations totaling 4 ½ hours;
Internal - a portfolio of investigations