WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
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Course Name : Advanced Organic Chemistry I Type of Course : Core Course Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : AP Chemistry ( 70 %+)
Description : This is a post-AP course that is designed to mimic a sophomore level organic chemistry experience on the undergraduate level . The course will center on fundamental organic chemistry with emphasis on molecular structure and reaction mechanisms . In addition , more advanced topics including stereochemistry and regiospecific organic transformations will be discussed as well as 1H , 13C , IR and mass spectroscopy for the identification and confirmation of molecular structure . A good understanding of introductory chemistry is necessary ; therefore , successful completion of AP Chemistry is a prerequisite for this course . Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
Course Name : Magnet Scientific Research III ( Advanced Organic Chemistry II )
Type of Course : Core Course
Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : Advanced Organic Chemistry ( 70 %+)
Description : This post-AP course is designed to mimic a sophomore level organic chemistry experience on the undergraduate level . The course will build on topics learned in the prerequisite course and will focus more heavily on organic reactions and multistep organic transformations . An emphasis will be placed on a systematic study of organic functional group reactivity including : aromatic rings and aromaticity , carbonyl chemistry , as well as alcohols and amines . Students earn an additional 0.5 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
Course Name : Magnet Scientific Research III ( Aerospace Engineering ) Type of Course : Core Course Available to : 12th grade
Prerequisites : AP Physics C : Electricity and Magnetism ( 80 %+)
Description : This is a post-AP course that is designed to provide students with an overview of the fundamentals of aerospace engineering from a design perspective . This will include a historical overview , introductory aerodynamics , lift , drag , the standard atmosphere , aircraft performance , stability and control , propulsion , structures , materials , engineering analysis , rocket and spacecraft trajectories , and orbital mechanics . The fundamental concepts and approaches of aerospace engineering will be introduced through lectures on aeronautics , astronautics , and design . Hands-on learning will take place in the form of individual and team-based projects . The connections between theory and practice will be realized in the design and construction projects , labs , and exercises . The performance , weight and principal characteristics of aerospace vehicles will be explored using physics , mathematics and chemistry with the emphasis being on the application of this knowledge to aerospace engineering and design . Students earn an additional 0.5 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
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