High School

American History [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description American History takes students on a journey through the key events that have shaped America as a nation, from the end of the Civil War in 1865 to the height of the Cold War in 1980. The journey begins with Reconstruction, a period of great transition and opportunity to heal a broken nation. Students witness the great migration westward and explore how the Industrial Revolution and waves of immigration fueled the flames of the American spirit. The course details the challenges America faced and the elusiveness of equality for populations of Native Americans, African Americans, immigrants, and women. Students learn how the core values of the founding fathers eventually prevailed and led to the women’s suffrage and civil rights movements. The course closely examines the impact of war, with units covering the role of the United States in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Throughout their journey, students encounter the great political, industrial, military, and human rights leaders who shaped America into a beacon of hope Course Breakdown Reconstruction Slavery and civil rights Western expansion Government versus businesses Nineteenth Amendment Reforms Culture of the 1920s The Great Depression The New Deal World War II Bay of Pigs Invasion Civil rights movement and nonviolent protests Course Goals Explain the different Reconstruction plans after the Civil War in the United States. Identify the reasons for western expansion and describe its effects on Native Americans. Explain the reasons for reform movements in the early twentieth century and assess their impact. Explain the changes in the culture of the United States that were seen in the early 1920s. Identify the reasons for World War II and explain why the United States got involved. Compare the different ideas about foreign policy that arose in the United States after World War II.

American History [Honors] (1st semester)

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Course Description In American History, students will study the framework of cultural, political, and social issues that have touched and impacted American society. Focusing on reading as an historian, students will begin with the necessary skills needed for reading primary and secondary resources. They will incorporate these skills as they delve into the course material. Picking up with Reconstruction and concluding with globalization in the Twenty-First Century, students will uncover how cooperation, innovation, and spirit have shaped the United States into the country it is today. Course Breakdown Reading like a historian Reconstruction Civil rights Second Industrial Revolution Business and government Immigration Social and political reform Immigration Westward expansion and Native Americans Political and economic reforms Rise of labor unions Women's rights Spanish-American War Causes and implications of World War I Course Goals Analyze primary and secondary sources and identify cause-and-effect relationships related to specific historical events and eras. Analyze the Reconstruction Era in terms of race relations, government reunification, and social changes in the United States. Explain the development of the American economy after the Civil War. Compare and contrast various social reform movements in the United States during the late 1800s. Relate the phenomenon of westward expansion to conflict between the United States government and Native American tribes. Summarize the hardships faced by farmers and ranchers in the western territories during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Assess the impact of imperialism on American politics and culture. Analyze the political, social, and technological causes and effects of World War I from an American perspective.

American History [Honors] (2nd semester)

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Course Description In American History, students will study the framework of cultural, political, and social issues that have touched and impacted American society. Focusing on reading as an historian, students will begin with the necessary skills needed for reading primary and secondary resources. They will incorporate these skills as they delve into the course material. Picking up with Reconstruction and concluding with globalization in the Twenty-First Century, students will uncover how cooperation, innovation, and spirit have shaped the United States into the country it is today. Course Breakdown Roaring Twenties Causes and impact of the Great Depression Policies of the New Deal Causes and impact of World War II Factors leading to the Cold War Factors leading to the Korean War and Vietnam War Spread of Communism Civil rights movement Political and social trends after the 1970s Trends in innovation and technology Preparing for the future Course Goals Interpret changes to American politics and culture in the years between World War I and World War II. Explain the political, cultural, and economic causes of the Great Depression. Analyze the effectiveness of the First and Second New Deals presented by the Roosevelt administration in response to the Great Depression. Summarize key people, events, and technologies of World War II. Assess the significance of the Cold War in American history, including key conflicts and outcomes. Relate significant individuals and events of the civil rights movement to legislative and social changes they inspired. Identify trends in American political thought from the 1960s until the present day. Recognize the impact of technology on American politics, economics, and culture since World War II.

Anatomy and Physiology [Competency Based] (1st semester)

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Course Description Why is the human body so complex? How do all of the different structures of the body work together? In Anatomy and Physiology, students survey the different systems of the human body, with an emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. The course begins by teaching the language of anatomy and familiarizing students with the building blocks of the human body: cells and tissues that combine to create the complex organs and support structures of the body. Students get to know their bodies inside and out, from the skin that covers and protects the entire body to the skeleton and the attached muscles that provide support and create movement. Moving deeper inside, students explore the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems, which work together to supply the body with nutrients and rid it of wastes. Students also learn how the nervous and endocrine systems respond to the environment and maintain a state of balance. Students study the reproductive system as they follow the development of a human from a single-celled zygote to a mature adult. Interwoven throughout many lessons is information about genetic diseases, dysfunctions, and ailments such as diabetes, HIV, and arthritis. By the end of this course, students will feel as if they have read the owner’s manual for their bodies. Course Breakdown Regions and planes of the body Levels of structural organization Cellular structure and cell reproduction Body tissue Epidermis and dermis Hair, nails, and skin glands Skeletal system Axial and appendicular divisions of the skeleton Types of joints Muscular system Cardiovascular system Circulatory system Respiratory system Course Goals Identify the regions and structural organization of the human body. Describe the properties and functions of cells in the human body. Summarize the properties, functions, and layers of skin. Relate the characteristics to the functions of the parts of the skeletal system. Examine the internal structures and overall functions of the muscular system. Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system. Summarize how various systems work together to maintain homeostasis. Explore how the different components of the circulatory system respond to changes in physiological conditions. Relate the anatomy of the respiratory system to its function in maintaining homeostasis.

Anatomy and Physiology [Competency Based] (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Why is the human body so complex? How do all of the different structures of the body work together? In Anatomy and Physiology, students survey the different systems of the human body, with an emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. The course begins by teaching the language of anatomy and familiarizing students with the building blocks of the human body: cells and tissues that combine to create the complex organs and support structures of the body. Students get to know their bodies inside and out, from the skin that covers and protects the entire body to the skeleton and the attached muscles that provide support and create movement. Moving deeper inside, students explore the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems, which work together to supply the body with nutrients and rid it of wastes. Students also learn how the nervous and endocrine systems respond to the environment and maintain a state of balance. Students study the reproductive system as they follow the development of a human from a single-celled zygote to a mature adult. Interwoven throughout many lessons is information about genetic diseases, dysfunctions, and ailments such as diabetes, HIV, and arthritis. By the end of this course, students will feel as if they have read the owner’s manual for their bodies. Course Breakdown Digestive system Urinary system Lymphatic system Nervous system Brain Four of the five senses Endocrine system Reproductive system Course Goals Identify the structures of the digestive system that perform ingestion, digestion, absorption, and excretion. Describe the structure of the urinary system and the roles of these organs in maintaining homeostasis. Relate the anatomy of the lymphatic system to its functions as part of the immune system. Investigate the functional organization of the nervous system as well as its basic functions. Investigate the functions and structures of the human brain. Describe the functions of the sensory organs and how they carry information to the brain. Identify the different organs of the endocrine system and explain how they can trigger changes in the the body. Summarize the anatomy and functions of the organs that make up the reproductive systems in both sexes. Examine the stages of human development and the effects aging has on different organ systems.

Anatomy and Physiology [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description Why is the human body so complex? How do all of the different structures of the body work together? In Anatomy and Physiology, students survey the different systems of the human body, with an emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. The course begins by teaching the language of anatomy and familiarizing students with the building blocks of the human body: cells and tissues that combine to create the complex organs and support structures of the body. Students get to know their bodies inside and out, from the skin that covers and protects the entire body to the skeleton and the attached muscles that provide support and create movement. Moving deeper inside, students explore the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems, which work together to supply the body with nutrients and rid it of wastes. Students also learn how the nervous and endocrine systems respond to the environment and maintain a state of balance. Students study the reproductive system as they follow the development of a human from a single-celled zygote to a mature adult. Interwoven throughout many lessons is information about genetic diseases, dysfunctions, and ailments such as diabetes, HIV, and arthritis. By the end of this course, students will feel as if they have read the owner’s manual for their bodies. Course Breakdown Overall structure of the body Cellular structure and function Different types of tissues Skeletal system Muscular system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Digestive system Digestive system Urinary system Lymphatic system Nervous system Endocrine system Reproductive system Human development Course Goals Identify the regions and structural organization of the human body. Describe the properties and functions of cells in the human body. Summarize the properties, functions, and layers of skin. Relate the structure to the function of the parts of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Describe the functions, properties, and features of the digestive, urinary, and lymphatic systems. Relate the functions of the nervous and endocrine systems in controlling the functions of other systems. Summarize the relationship between the structure and the function of the reproductive system of both sexes. Investigate the process of human development and the role of the reproductive system in that process.

Application of Genetics [Competency Based]

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Course Description Applications of Genetics introduces the students to the field of genetics, where they learn about the theories of Mendel, Darwin, and Wallace. They will learn how traits are passed down from one generation to another. They will explore concepts of adaptation, genotype, and phenotype; and basic concepts related to cells, DNA, and RNA. Students see how the basic concepts are applied in various techniques, including metagenomics, genetically modified organisms, DNA technologies, genetic testing, and other clinical and nonclinical applications of genetics. Students will also examine how the genetic code present in all cells can be used to treat conditions. They will study the ongoing research into the usage of stem cells. Course Breakdown Darwin and the concept of adaptation Types of cells and cell reproduction Formation of proteins Regulation of genes Mutations Tools used to study genetics Patterns of inheritance Biotechnology research Careers in biotechnology DNA sequencing Mutagenesis and metagenomics Genetic modification DNA fingerprinting Human Genome project Genetic therapy Nature of stem cells Stem cell controversies Types of stem cells Goals of stem cell research Stem cell treatments Course Goals Compare the structure and reproduction of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Discuss the process of formation of proteins from the genetic code. Explore various tools and techniques that geneticists use. Discuss the basic concepts involved in biotechnology. Examine real-world applications of genetics Describe the processes used to create genetically-modified organisms. Summarize the uses of genetic analysis and therapy. Compare and contrast the different types of stem cells. Investigate potential therapies using stem cells. Interpret the controversies that have arisen in the use of stem cells.

Art History and Appreciation [Competency Based]

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Course Description Where do artists find their inspiration? How can you tell a Rembrandt from a Renoir? Art History and Appreciation surveys artwork and architecture from different periods of human history. Students learn how artists use their abilities to observe and interpret reality and create unique artistic styles and works. Part 1 focuses on the art and architecture of Europe, Africa, and the Americas, while Part 2 moves east to Asia and Oceania. In each part of the course, students note the development of different art movements, the variation in artistic techniques, and the influence of significant artists and designers. Lessons explain the tools, skills, and techniques artists use to create their works. Students also learn how to differentiate between art movements in significant periods of history. At the end of this course, students can recognize different artistic styles, movements, and techniques, and identify specific pieces of artwork by period and origin. Course Breakdown Prehistoric art of Europe and Mesopotamia Ancient art of Egypt and Rome Medieval architecture and Gothic paintings Renaissance architecture, painting, and sculpture European and American art of the nineteenth century Classifications of modern art Art of the Indus Valley Art of Southeast Asia Japanese art Chinese art Art of Micronesia and Polynesia Australian art Course Goals Identify the key characteristics of work created in prehistoric art of Europe and Mesopotamia and examine artifacts of ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and the Early Renaissance. Assess significant themes, works, and individuals associated with Western art from prehistory through the postmodern period. Examine the emergence of new painting and sculpture techniques applied in periods from the High Renaissance through the Baroque and Rococo periods. Survey artists from the impressionist through postmodern eras and explain how their personalities changed the purposes of and opportunities for artistic expression. Identify key characteristics of world art as it developed in the early Indus Valley, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Examine the artistic history and traditions of Chinese dynasties and the tribal art and artifacts found in Micronesia. Investigate key elements of Polynesian and Australian art.

Biology [Competency Based] (1st semester)

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Course Description The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Themes of biology The scientific method Characteristics of life Classification of living things Chemistry principles Molecules of life Cell structure Types of cells Passive transport Active transport Energy and ATP Cellular respiration Photosynthesis The cell cycle Mitosis Meiosis Chromosome distribution Genetics Course Goals Develop proper scientific methodology techniques and apply them in scientific investigations. Become familiar with the unifying characteristics that all living organisms share. Examine concepts in chemistry that are important to living organisms, including the structure and function of major biomolecules. Explore the structure and function of various cellular organelles. Explain how cells maintain homeostasis through passive transport. Describe the way cells maintain homeostasis through active transport. Explain the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Compare and contrast the ways cells reproduce through mitosis and meiosis. Show how chromosomes are distributed during cell division. Apply the principles of genetics to demonstrate how traits pass from parents to offspring.

Biology [Competency Based] (2nd semester)

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Course Description The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Inheritance patterns Creating karyotypes Structure of DNA DNA replication Protein synthesis Mutations Genetic engineering Bacteria and viruses Protists and fungi Plants Vertebrates and invertebrates Human body systems Structure of ecosystems Species interactions Population dynamics Cycles in nature Human impact on the environment Principles of evolution Evidence for evolution Speciation Course Goals Interpret the information found in pedigrees and karyotypes. Examine the structure of DNA and outline the process of DNA replication. Describe how proteins are made through transcription and translation. Explore the various applications of genetic engineering techniques. Distinguish between the characteristics of bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi, and plants. Distinguish the major groups of animals from one another, according to their characteristics. Describe interconnected nature of the major body systems of the human body. Explore the major themes of ecology and examine how humans impact the environment. Show the mechanisms of evolution and investigate the evidence supporting the Theory of Evolution.

Biology [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities. Course Breakdown The scientific method Characteristics of life Classification of living things The cell theory Cell structure Types of cells Cellular transport The cell cycle Mitosis and meiosis Respiration and photosynthesis Genetics Protein synthesis Protein synthesis Mutations of DNA Genetic engineering Structure of plants Vertebrates and invertebrates Structure of ecosystems Population dynamics Characteristics of biomes Human impact on the environment Mechanism of evolution Evidence for evolution Course Goals Summarize the use of scientific inquiry to classify and describe living things. Identify the structure and function of the various cellular organelles. Show the steps involved in the processes of respiration and photosynthesis. Compare and contrast the processes of mitosis and meiosis. Describe the use of DNA for genetics and protein synthesis. Summarize the processes of protein formation. Describe the processes and controversies involved in genetic engineering. Compare and contrast plants and animals, and vertebrates and invertebrates. Identify the positive and negative ways that humans influence ecosystems. Assess the Theory of Evolution based on multiple sources of evidence.

Biology [Honors] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Themes of biology The scientific method Characteristics of life Classification of living things Chemistry principles Molecules of life Cell structure Types of cells Passive transport Active transport Energy and ATP Cellular respiration Photosynthesis The cell cycle Mitosis Meiosis Chromosome distribution Genetics Course Goals Develop proper scientific methodology techniques and apply them in scientific investigations. Become familiar with the unifying characteristics that all living organisms share. Examine concepts in chemistry that are important to living organisms, including the structure and function of major biomolecules. Explore the structure and function of various cellular organelles. Explain how cells maintain homeostasis through passive transport Describe the way cells maintain homeostasis through active transport. Explain the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Compare and contrast the ways cells reproduce through mitosis and meiosis. Show how chromosomes are distributed during cell division. Apply the principles of genetics to demonstrate how traits pass from parents to offspring.

Calculus [Competency Based] (1st semester)

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Course Description Students examine the foundational components of limits, derivatives, integrals, and series and apply this knowledge to real-world situations. Derivatives are used to find slopes of lines tangent to curves at specified points. Students learn specific rules of differentiation and explore real-world applications, including related rates and optimization. Students explore the graphs of functions and their first and second derivatives to reveal the functions’ characteristics. Functions increase in complexity to include logarithmic and exponential components. Integrals are explored as various methods of finding the area under a curve are examined and applied, and each method is supported graphically. Integration is used to revolve solids about an axis. At the conclusion of the course, students learn about series, including Taylor and Maclaurin series, as well as how to prove convergence or divergence using integral and p-series tests. Course Breakdown Limits Tangent and normal lines Continuity Derivative rules and notation Derivative applications Chain rule Derivatives of inverse functions Graphs and derivatives Optimization Related rates Course Goals Interpret limits, continuity, and discontinuity given an equation or graph. Apply rules of differentiation to find the derivative of a function. Explain the connection between the derivative and identifying the velocity, acceleration, and jerk. Apply the rules of differentiation to inverse functions. Identify how the rate of change of a function affects the rate of change of individual components. Utilize the derivative to identify key elements of graphs.

Calculus [Competency Based] (2nd semester)

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Course Description Students examine the foundational components of limits, derivatives, integrals, and series and apply this knowledge to real-world situations. Derivatives are used to find slopes of lines tangent to curves at specified points. Students learn specific rules of differentiation and explore real-world applications, including related rates and optimization. Students explore the graphs of functions and their first and second derivatives to reveal the functions’ characteristics. Functions increase in complexity to include logarithmic and exponential components. Integrals are explored as various methods of finding the area under a curve are examined and applied, and each method is supported graphically. Integration is used to revolve solids about an axis. At the conclusion of the course, students learn about series, including Taylor and Maclaurin series, as well as how to prove convergence or divergence using integral and p-series tests. Course Breakdown Riemann sums Integrals Fundamental theorem of calculus Slope fields Integration applications Areas between curves Volumes of rotating solids L’Hopital’s rule Polar equations and graphs Taylor and Maclaurin series Convergence tests Course Goals Apply the rules of integration to find the area under a variety of functions. Solve real-world problems that use exponential change. Identify when to utilize integration by parts using substitution. Apply integration to find the area between functions. Identify the volume under a rotated function. Explain how to construct series.

Calculus [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description Students examine the foundational components of limits, derivatives, integrals, and series and apply this knowledge to real-world situations. Derivatives are used to find slopes of lines tangent to curves at specified points. Students learn specific rules of differentiation and explore real-world applications, including related rates and optimization. Students explore the graphs of functions and their first and second derivatives to reveal the functions’ characteristics. Functions increase in complexity to include logarithmic and exponential components. Integrals are explored as various methods of finding the area under a curve are examined and applied, and each method is supported graphically. Integration is used to revolve solids about an axis. At the conclusion of the course, students learn about series, including Taylor and Maclaurin series, as well as how to prove convergence or divergence using integral and p-series tests. Course Breakdown Limits Continuity Tangents to curves Derivative rules and notation Concavity and extrema Modeling and optimization Riemann sums and areas under curves Definite and indefinite integration Differential equations Volumes of solids Parametric and polar curves Series Course Goals Calculate and analyze functions, graphs, and limits. Recognize and describe asymptotic behavior, continuity, rates of change and infinity on the coordinate plane. Calculate, interpret, and analyze derivatives including those of trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions. Explore graphs of derivatives, concavity, inflection points, and extrema. Model and solve optimization problems. Evaluate antiderivatives using formulas, using substitution techniques, and by parts. Use sigma notation to represent, manipulate, and evaluate finite sums and other series including Taylor, Maclaurin, and power series. Use integration to find areas under curves and areas between curves. Calculate the volume of a solid using cross sections and washer methods. Calculate arc length of parametric curves and apply parametric equations.

Chemistry [Competency Based] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description This course shows the importance of science and challenges students to apply their studies in previous sciences to new theories, models, and problems. The course begins with a discussion of the history and importance of chemical principles; moves through the various models of the atom and chemical reactions; explores relationships among liquids, gases, and solids; and investigates the role of energy in these relationships. The course ends with a unit on organic chemistry, a branch of science that focuses on the molecules that are important to living things. Lab activities throughout the course reinforce the material and provide an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge through hands-on experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Chemistry History of chemistry States of matter Types of solids Types of mixtures Density and buoyancy Physical and chemical changes The periodic table Understanding elements Atoms and ions Bohr's model of the atom Rutherford's model of the atom Dalton's model of the atom Electron configuration Types of chemical bonds Types of compounds Chemical nomenclature Empirical and molecular formula determination Percent mass calculations Law of conservation of mass Five types of chemical reactions Predicting products of reactions Stoichiometry problems Course Goals Develop proper scientific methodology techniques and apply them in scientific investigations. Explain the connections between matter and energy. Describe the basic structure and properties of matter. Describe the structure of matter down to the atomic level. Relate the atomic structure of an element to its properties. Apply the principles of quantum mechanics to the arrangement of electrons around the nucleus of the atom. Explain how atoms interact and combine to form compounds. Apply the rules for naming compounds and write the formulas for those compounds. Apply the law of conservation of mass in chemical reactions and in the analysis of the quantities involved in these reactions.