Julie Han

This course introduces essential terms, concepts, and laws in chemistry and relates them to materials and events encountered in real life. This course provides learners with a pre-advanced placement (pre-AP) level foundation to support future AP coursework in chemistry. Learners cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore content such as atomic structure, molar calculation, redox reactions, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry.

Plus, this framework encourages learners' development of inquiry and reasoning skills such as designing a plan for collecting data, analyzing data, creating models and representations, applying mathematical routines, developing a scientific argument, and connecting concepts in and across domains independently.

Advanced Chemistry is an advanced chemistry course that aims to provide learners with opportunities for deeper understanding and exploration of chemistry. The course covers a wide range of topics in chemistry, including chemical principles, chemical reactions, molecular structures, chemical reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics. In this course, learners will learn the basic concepts and principles of chemistry and enhance their theoretical knowledge through experiments and case studies.

The course emphasizes laboratory skills and practice so that learners can apply the concepts and skills learned in the laboratory. In addition, the course will also emphasize the importance of problem-solving and critical thinking. Learners will learn how to design and conduct experiments, analyze experimental results, and better understand the concepts and principles of chemistry. Moreover, learners will learn how to research and analyze chemical problems and propose solutions.

The Advanced Organic Chemistry course is designed to supplement the knowledge gained from current compulsory chemistry courses (CHEM3002 Intermediate Chemistry, CHEM3003 Organic Chemistry, and CHEM5002 Advanced Chemistry). It aims to empower students with a passion for subjects such as chemistry, biology, and environmental science, enabling them to advance the boundaries of chemical knowledge. Additionally, the course acts as a catalyst, motivating and guiding students towards active participation in prestigious international chemistry competitions, including UKCHO in the United Kingdom, CCC, and CCO in Canada. It is open to students of various grade levels. This course promises to be an enriching journey for all participants.