About Course
Following the topics and depth of study required by the Advanced Placement Exam, this course is the equivalent of the general chemistry course taken during the first college year. The emphasis is on thinking conceptually about chemical principles at the molecular level in addition to classical chemical problem-solving. New topics not covered in a first-year chemistry course include thermodynamics, kinetics, and advanced topics in equilibrium. Aimed at preparing the student for the AP exam, the course includes lectures, discussions, and lab sessions appropriate to the course.