Chemistry and Physics Courses

It is the goal of the Chemistry and Physics Department to provide students with a solid foundation in the physical sciences while fostering a general intrigue with these subjects. To do so, we offer a wide range of courses which include those required for graduation (Regents Chemistry and Regents Physics) along with many geared for students who have a strong interest in science

Completion of the requisite course work, traditionally in the sophomore and junior years, enables students to explore more advanced and specialized topics in elective courses like Organic Chemistry, Astronomy, and Modern Physics. There are also selective courses which require departmental approval for registration. The research classes in chemistry and physics are taken instead of the regents courses and the department invites students who have demonstrated strong academic performance in their prior science and non-science courses to enroll. The advanced placement classes are designed for those who wish to continue study in these areas and are taken by students who have above average ability in chemistry and/or physics.

The department has two annual publications, Nucleus and Sigma. Nucleus is a student run magazine which focuses on prevalent issues and recent developments in chemistry and physics. Sigma is a research magazine which presents recent student abstracts submitted for the Intel Science Talent Search competition along with a list of the speakers involved with the Stuyvesant Advanced Science Seminars. Both publications are released in the spring.

The following pages contain descriptions of our offered courses which are designed to help students out line a schedule to best meet their needs and interests.

Chemistry Courses
Course Codes
Miscellany

Chemistry 1/ Chemistry 2
SC1 and SC2
Full year course.

Research Chemistry
SC1H
Full year course. By application.

Advanced Placement Chemistry
SC3X and SC4X
Full year double period course.By application.

Advanced Topics in Chemistry
SC5AT
Single term course. Spring term only.

Organic Chemistry I
SC5POC
Single term course

Organic Chemistry II
SC6POC
SC5POC required. Spring term.

Physical Chemistry
SC7PPC
Single term course. Seniors only. Not offered at this time.

Analytical Chemistry
SC5AC
Single term course. Not offered at this time.

Physics Courses
Course Codes
Miscellany

Physics 1/Physics 2
SP1 and SP2
Full year course.

Research Physics
SP1H and SP2H
Full year course.

AP Research Physics Level B
SP1XR and SP2XR
Full year double period course. By application. Not offered 2009-10.

Advanced Placement Physics Level B
SP1X and SP2X
Full year course; single period course.By application.

Advanced Placement Physics Level C
SP3X and SP4X
Full year double period course.By application.

Astronomy
SP5PA
Single term course. Juniors and Seniors; Sophomores who took SP2.

Digital Electronics
SP7PDE
One term double period course. Fulfills 10TECH requirement. Not offered at this time.

Electronics I
SP5PE1
Single term course.

Electronics II
SP6PE2
Single term course.

Physics of Music
SP5M
Single term course. Not offered at this time.

Modern Physics & Nanotechnology
SP7PMP
One term double period course. Fulfills 10TECH requirement. Seniors only.

Engineering: Statics and Dynamics
SP7PMS and SP8PDY
Single term courses. Not offered at this time.

Research Program
Course Codes
Miscellany

Intel Research Chemistry
SC5R5 (Junior fall term), SC6R5 (Junior spring term)
Single period a day. Full year course. Does NOT fulfill 10TECH requirement unless taken for both terms and submitting a paper to the Intel Science Talent Search in the fall of your senior year. Does NOT fulfill Science Elective requirement. By application only. Students must see Dr. Gastel in Room 802.

Intel Research Physics
SP5R5 (Junior fall term), SP6R5 (Junior spring term)
Single period a day. Full year course. Does NOT fulfill 10TECH requirement unless taken for both terms and submitting a paper to the Intel Science Talent Search in the fall of your senior year. Does NOT fulfill Science Elective requirement. By application only. Students must see Dr. Gastel in Room 802.

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Chemistry Courses	Course Codes	Miscellany
Chemistry 1/ Chemistry 2	SC1 and SC2	Full year course.
Research Chemistry	SC1H	Full year course. By application.
Advanced Placement Chemistry	SC3X and SC4X	Full year double period course.By application.
Advanced Topics in Chemistry	SC5AT	Single term course. Spring term only.
Organic Chemistry I	SC5POC	Single term course
Organic Chemistry II	SC6POC	SC5POC required. Spring term.
Physical Chemistry	SC7PPC	Single term course. Seniors only. Not offered at this time.
Analytical Chemistry	SC5AC	Single term course. Not offered at this time.

Physics Courses	Course Codes	Miscellany
Physics 1/Physics 2	SP1 and SP2	Full year course.
Research Physics	SP1H and SP2H	Full year course.
AP Research Physics Level B	SP1XR and SP2XR	Full year double period course. By application. Not offered 2009-10.
Advanced Placement Physics Level B	SP1X and SP2X	Full year course; single period course.By application.
Advanced Placement Physics Level C	SP3X and SP4X	Full year double period course.By application.
Astronomy	SP5PA	Single term course. Juniors and Seniors; Sophomores who took SP2.
Digital Electronics	SP7PDE	One term double period course. Fulfills 10TECH requirement. Not offered at this time.
Electronics I	SP5PE1	Single term course.
Electronics II	SP6PE2	Single term course.
Physics of Music	SP5M	Single term course. Not offered at this time.
Modern Physics & Nanotechnology	SP7PMP	One term double period course. Fulfills 10TECH requirement. Seniors only.
Engineering: Statics and Dynamics	SP7PMS and SP8PDY	Single term courses. Not offered at this time.

Research Program	Course Codes	Miscellany
Intel Research Chemistry	SC5R5 (Junior fall term), SC6R5 (Junior spring term)	Single period a day. Full year course. Does NOT fulfill 10TECH requirement unless taken for both terms and submitting a paper to the Intel Science Talent Search in the fall of your senior year. Does NOT fulfill Science Elective requirement. By application only. Students must see Dr. Gastel in Room 802.
Intel Research Physics	SP5R5 (Junior fall term), SP6R5 (Junior spring term)	Single period a day. Full year course. Does NOT fulfill 10TECH requirement unless taken for both terms and submitting a paper to the Intel Science Talent Search in the fall of your senior year. Does NOT fulfill Science Elective requirement. By application only. Students must see Dr. Gastel in Room 802.