AP® Chemistry (Intensive, NCAA Approved)

About the Course

AP® Chemistry (Intensive, NCAA Approved)

Grade 9+
Advanced CTY-Level
Session-Based
Science and Engineering

Cover topics typically found in a first-year introductory college chemistry course and advance your understanding of high school chemistry concepts as you prepare for the AP Chemistry exam. This course includes a laboratory component designed to meet College Board® standards and provides a solid foundation for the AP Chemistry exam, which you’ll prepare for using online lectures, readings, laboratory exercises, problem sets, and exams that mirror the AP format.

Major course themes include thermochemistry, equilibrium, kinetics, and electrochemistry, among others. Your knowledge will be assessed through problem sets, tests, and exams modeled after the AP exam format for practice.

Though there are no synchronous class meetings for this course, you can schedule one-on-one virtual meetings directly with your instructor to review material.

Time Commitment: 12-16 hours per week (1-hour optional meeting, 12-15 hours of independent work).

Course Overview

What we'll do

We’ll learn by using virtual interactives, short videos, an online textbook, hands-on labs completed from a lab kit, discussion boards with other students, and quizzes/tests. The instructor provides detailed feedback on written assignments.

What we’ll learn

The structure and properties of atoms and molecules at different scales
How matter is rearranged during chemical reactions, and how energy is involved in chemical reactions
The relationship between quantities at the macroscopic and atomic scales and across these scales
How properties of substances observable at the macroscopic scale emerge from the structures of atoms and molecules and the interactions between them
Energy’s important roles in characterizing and controlling chemical systems

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Predict and calculate the relationship between quantities of substances that can be physically observed and/or atomically measured
Predict the properties of substances based on observation, and what is known of the atomic structures and their interactions
Quantify what is occurring in transformations that are physically observable and at the atomic level to explain how matter is rearranging
Complete calculations to account for the distribution of energy in systems that appropriately incorporate factors of heat exchange, chemical reactions, phase transitions, enthalpy and entropy
Predict and quantify energy distribution as it relates to dynamical equilibrium in chemical systems and experimental conditions
Demonstrate scientific chemistry practices in lab experiments that include determining scientific questions and methods, creating representations or models of chemical phenomena, and solving problems using mathematical relationships
Demonstrate scientific knowledge in lab reports that include analysis and interpretation of lab experiments and representations across scales

How we'll measure learning

Students will be assessed during each unit using practice problems, discussions, hands on laboratory experiments with written lab reports, and a unit test. There will be a midterm and final exam composed of past AP exam questions. All assignments are graded with rubrics and answer keys and detailed feedback is provided. This course is aligned to College Board standards for AP Chemistry as well as the related Next Generation Science Standards for High School Physical Science.

This course is

graded.

Classes

Register for an Online course by selecting an open class below. If no open classes are listed, then course enrollment is currently closed. Note: You will need to have an active CTY Account to complete registration through MyCTY.

Jan 21 - Apr 13

12 weeks

$1,864

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Testing and Prerequisites

	Math	Verbal
Required Level	Advanced CTY-Level	Not required

Check your eligibility using existing test scores If you do not have existing test scores:

Students must achieve qualifying scores on an advanced assessment to be eligible for CTY programs. If you don’t have qualifying scores, you have several different testing options. We’ll help you find the right option for your situation.

Course Prerequisites

AP® Chemistry (Intensive, NCAA Approved) requires:

1 prerequisite

Successful completion of Algebra I

Cost and Financial Aid

Tuition
- Varies
Application fee
- Nonrefundable Application Fee - $15 (Waived for financial aid applicants)
- Nonrefundable International Fee - $20 (outside US only)

Financial Aid

We have concluded our financial aid application review process for Academic Year 2023-2024 Online Programs (Courses with start dates July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024). Our application for Academic Year 2024-2025 Online Programs is expected to open in January. We encourage those who may need assistance in the future to apply for aid as early as possible.

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Course Materials

Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].

Advanced MicroChem Lab Kit

Technical Requirements

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details.

Java Runtime Environment is required.

This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

This course uses Respondus LockDown Browser proctoring software for designated assessments. LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed to a local computer. Visit the Respondus website for system requirements.

Terms & Conditions

Students may interact in online classrooms and meetings that include peers, instructors, and occasional special guests.

After a you complete a course, your projects may be used to illustrate work for future students. 

You will need to create an account on a third-party site to access course resources.

Our Science and Engineering courses bring a variety of science topics to life. By introducing topics not covered in standard science curricula, we build and reinforce your science knowledge. All courses support critical thinking, problem solving, and reasoning, and encourage a real-life, hands-on approach to learning about Earth, space, life sciences, chemistry, and the physical world. Guided by expert CTY science educators, you’ll master science lab kits, perform hands-on experiments using common household objects, participate in dynamic group discussions, or prepare for AP exams.

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Meet our Science and Engineering Instructors

I am amazed at the level of tenacity of my students and am inspired by their quest to learn beyond walls and defined standards. They inspire me to learn more about our dynamic scientific world for continuous growth of their eager minds.

Tamica Stubbs

Science and Engineering Instructor

One of the joys of teaching science is encouraging students to observe closely the world around them. I enjoy when students start to think critically about how everything in the natural world interacts with everything else, and how they can apply what they have learned in class to real life.

Keith Gallinelli

Science and Engineering Instructor

I try to teach less and make students think more so they can come up with their own answers coupled with a better, deeper understanding of the subject matter.

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