Enrollment in this course is contingent upon science teacher recommendation, emphasizing the significance of academic rigor and collaborative skills. While there is no strict attendance requirement, it is strongly advised that students recommended for this course maintain a high attendance rate, exceeding 80%, due to the course's accelerated pacing and the importance of consistent participation for optimal understanding and collaboration. Additionally, eligible students should have successfully completed one science Regents exam, preferably in Chemistry, and completed two Regents science courses, with a strong preference for one of them to be Chemistry.