AP Chemistry

SCI503 and SCI504 | Full-Year Course
Prerequisite:  Chemistry and one of the following: C- or higher in Algebra II, an ACT Math score of 22 or higher, SAT Math score of 530 or higher, or a DMACC ALEKS score of 46 or higher. 
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬛DMACC ⬛NCAA ⬛RAI

AP Chemistry is designed to be the equivalent of a first-year college chemistry course. A college text is used, and a variety of college-level experiments will be done in the laboratory. Topics such as the structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, and thermodynamics will be presented in considerable depth. The course should contribute to the development of the students’ abilities to think clearly and to express their ideas orally or in writing, with clarity and logic when dealing with chemical problems. This will prepare the students to take the AP Chemistry exam given in the spring, the results of which may qualify the students to earn college credit.

It is assumed that the students who enroll in this course possess sufficient chemistry background knowledge and math skills to enable them to succeed in a college level chemistry course. Prior to selecting this course you should discuss your qualifications with the course instructor. It is recommended you have earned an A or A- in Chemistry. This course must be taken for DMACC credit.

It is highly advised to take the Advanced Placement exam as a culmination of the AP course curriculum.  Students who successfully complete an AP course will have a .5 weighted grade applied to their gpa for the course. Students who participate in the AP exam will have a total of 1.0 weighted grade applied to their gpa for the course. Regardless of exam participation, a student's transcript will reflect the title of the AP course they enrolled in.

Each exam has a cost that will be incurred by the student.  If students are in need of financial assistance to help with the cost of AP exams, please see your assigned counselor for information.