A college-preparatory introduction to the principles that govern chemical systems, including atomic structure, chemical reactions, and the quantitative relationships between substances.
Instructor: Dr. K
Length: 16 Weeks
Meetings: Twice weekly
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Tuition: $600 total – $37.50 per week
Payment Options: Weekly subscriptions available with a 48 hour cancellation notice to stop subscription. You can start and end at any point in the semester.
Required Textbook: Free Open Source Textbook. You will be given a list of lab items to buy.
Description
Chemistry introduces students to the fundamental principles that describe how matter behaves and how chemical reactions occur. Students learn to analyze chemical systems, interpret data, and apply quantitative reasoning to solve problems.
The course emphasizes conceptual understanding and guided practice. Through discussion and collaborative problem solving, students develop the skills needed to approach complex scientific questions with confidence.
Chemistry provides an essential foundation for further study in biology, physics, and advanced science courses.
Fall Class Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 4 – Sun, April 19 | Sundays | 4 PM EST | Outschool |
| Mon, Jan 5 – Mon, April 20 | Mondays | 5 PM EST | Outschool |
Syllabus
No topics will be removed from this list, however the weeks the topics are presented might change. Students will be given a syllabus the week before courses begin with the official schedule.
| Week | Topic 1 | Topic 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Chemistry | Mixtures |
| Week 2 | Atomic Structure | Isotopes |
| Week 3 | Radioisotopes | Electron Configurations |
| Week 4 | Ions | Intro to the Periodic Table |
| Week 5 | Chemical Bonding | Ionic Nomenclature |
| Week 6 | Metallic Bonding | Covalent Nomenclature |
| Week 7 | Electron Dot Diagrams | Law of Conservation of Mass |
| Week 8 | Moles | Moles Part II |
| Week 9 | Stoichiometry | Stoichiometry Part II |
| Week 10 | Gas Laws | Gas Laws Part II |
| Week 11 | Chemical Reactions | Chemical Reactions Part II |
| Week 12 | Net Ionic Equations | Calorimetry |
| Week 13 | Thermodynamics | Equilibrium |
| Week 14 | Le Chatelier’s Principle | Solution Equilibrium |
| Week 15 | Acid Base Theory | Acid Base Calculations |
| Week 16 | Acid Base Equilibria | Review |