This laboratory course covers basic high school chemistry concepts that help students understand how the universe works at the micro-level. Students will learn about chemical and physical properties, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, chemical reactions, the Mole, stoichiometry, solutions, and kinetic molecular theory while learning the skills of science and engineering. Class discussions, hands-on activities, group projects and laboratory work are an integral part of this course.  Successful completion of this course fulfills the state graduation requirement for chemistry/physics and prepares students for future science courses.