2026-2027 TSD Course Description Book - Flipbook - Page 51
AP Chemistry (104143/204143)
Grades 10-12
Full year 1.0 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
This course satisfies 1 credit of math related graduation requirement. Students are required to take Chemistry 1 and
Chemistry 2 prior to taking this course. This course will prepare the student for the Advanced Placement exam, which
may entitle the student to college credit. Theoretical concepts will include stoichiometry, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium,
acid- base theory, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, gas laws, atomic theory, and bonding. Laboratory experiments will
be performed throughout the year, which will reinforce the concepts and demonstrate various laboratory techniques.
Organic Chemistry (004102)
Grades 10-12
1 semester 0.5 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
This course satisfies ½ credit of math related graduation requirement. Organic Chemistry builds on the fundamentals of
chemical bonding and intermolecular forces established in general chemistry. This course builds upon a mastery of concepts
acquired through successful completion of Chemistry. These include atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding,
laboratory skills, and safety protocols. Content covered in the course includes organic structure, properties, and reactions which
will be applied to various real-world topics such as fuels, fragrances, flavors, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. Organic Chemistry
builds on the lab work established in general level chemistry. Students should be able to work well with others, make
observations, and work safely in the lab. Lab experiences in Organic Chemistry include melting point determination,
distillation, and fermentation.
Physics 1 (004231)
Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
This course is the study of the interaction of energy and matter and will be centered around extensive laboratory work with a strong
emphasis on data and graphical analysis. Concepts include motion, force, energy, and momentum. This course is built upon algebra
skills including interpreting and applying scientific concepts to word problems and developing strong laboratory-based scientific
reasoning.
Physics 2 (004232)
Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
This course satisfies ½ credit of math related graduation requirement during the 12th grade year. Students are required to complete
Physics 1, Algebra, and Geometry prior to taking this course. This course builds upon Physics 1 and completion of Geometry. The
course builds upon topics from Physics 1 and requires strong laboratory skills and mathematical reasoning skills. This course explores
the topics in Physics 1, but with increased pace and mathematical rigor, and explores additional topics in mechanics and electricity.
Students will be prepared for advanced physics courses after successful completion of this course.
Engineering Physics (104236/204236)
Grades 10-12
Full year 1.0 credit
This course satisfies 1 credit of math related graduation requirement. Students are required to complete Physics 1 and Physics 2 prior
to taking this course. This college preparatory course is for students interested in extending their study of physics beyond the standard
Physics 1 and Physics 2 curriculums. Areas of study may include rotational mechanics, statics, fluids, waves, aerodynamics,
electromagnetism, and modern physics. Practical understanding of these concepts will be applied and tested through collaborative
engineering projects throughout the year. Examples of these could include remote control vehicles, gliders, rat-trap dragsters,
boomerangs, wind turbines, bridge efficiency, musical instruments, and antenna design, Students will also develop their skills and
experiences with wind tunnels, 3D drawing software, 3D printing, digital sampling, and workplace lab safety.
