CP Chemistry (Period 1,5,6)
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ALEMANY HIGH SCHOOL
FALL 2008-SPRING 2009 CHEMISTRY MS. A. QURESHI
TEXTBOOK: Introductory Chemistry Essentials Nivaldo J.Tro (SECOND EDITION) PEARSON Prentice Hall
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This one year course is designed to cover the general principles of chemistry through lectures and laboratory. This course is rigorous enough to adequately prepare you for a National Achievement Exam if you have successfully mastered the material. Therefore, the pace will at times seem challenging and the work load heavy.
Tutoring Hours: Department-arranged tutoring is available Monday-Thursday after school. I will be available for tutoring Monday through Thursdays after school in C6.
COURSE OUTLINE: FIRST SEMESTER
The chemical world, the scientific method, atoms and molecules, measurement and problem solving, temperatures, scientific notation, significant figures, units of measurement and conversions, density, matter and energy, classification of matter, compounds, elements, mixtures, physical and chemical properties and changes of matter, atoms and elements, protons, neutrons, electrons, periodic table, ions, isotopes, molecules and compounds, chemical formulas, nomenclature, chemical composition, mass percent composition, empirical and molecular formula, chemical reactions, solubility and precipitation, oxidation-reduction reactions, chemical equations, quantities in chemical reactions, mole and mass conversions, limiting reactant, theoretical and percent yield.
SECOND SEMESTER:
Electrons in atoms and in the periodic table, the electromagnetic spectrum, quantum mechanics, electron configuration, periodic trends, chemical bonding, Lewis dot structures, resonance, molecular geometry, electronegativity and polarity, gases, Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, combined gas law, pressure, volume, and temperature, Avogadro's law, volume and moles, ideal gas law, gases in chemical reactions, liquids, solids, and intermolecular forces, properties of liquids and solids, viscosity, surface tension, states of matter, melting, freeing, sublimation, intermolecular forces, crystalline solids, water, solutions, homogenous mixtures, gas solutions in water, percent concentration, molarity, dilution, solution stoichiometry, boiling point elevation, freezing point depression.
METHODS OF EVALUATlON: Your grade will be determined by a number of factors including tests, quizzes, lab work, homework, and class participation.
COURSE REQUIREMENT AND GRADING POLICY:
Students must complete the assigned reading prior to the start of the class. They must bring their textbook, notebook, scientific calculator and pen to each class meeting. Homework must be neat, complete and on the desk of each student at the start of the class. They are expected to behave themselves in a professional manner during lectures and laboratory sessions. Paying attention during the class, copying class notes will help them understand the required material. When they submit work or write any kind of exam in this course, the use of unauthorized assistance is not acceptable, and will result in a grade of zero for that assignment or exam.
TESTS: Tests are scheduled periodically. Chapter-tests and one cumulative mid-term exam will be given during the semester. A make-up exam will be given only if the student has an excused absence. A review sheet will be given one week prior to each exam.
Chapter-tests and one mid-term exam………300
Comprehensive final exam……….150
QUIZZES: Approximately twenty quizzes will be given during the semester based on homework, lectures, and laboratory preparations ……………………………………............................................................ 300
If you are absent on the day a quiz is given, you must take it one the day you return to school.
LABORATORY: Each lab will be graded on your preparation, technique, safety, attendance, instructors evaluation and the report……..100
HOMEWORK AND CLASSWORK……….300
COURSE NOTEBOOK: A course notebook containing all class notes, handouts, homework, laboratory work, quizzes and exams will be due one week prior to the final exam……100
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS……….1250
Grading is on total point basis. You can always find out your current grade by using the following formula:
(points earned x 100)/points possible
Where 90-100% =A 80-89% = B 70-79% =C 60-69% = D 0-59% = F
CLASS RULES:
1. Come to each class meeting with your textbook, three-ring notebook, pen and pencil. 2. Chewing of gum, and soda bottles are not allowed in the class.
3. Playing cards, cell phones, CD players/lpods, and video games on your programmable calculator are strictly prohibited in the class. These devices will be confiscated. Additionally, it will lead to one hour detention after school.
4. No personal grooming during the class time.
DISCIPLINARY RULES:
The students will adhere to Alemany parent/student Handbook, and safety in the Chemistry laboratory rules. The Alemany High School Honor Code will be upheld in this course. Failure to do so may result in a student's removal from the course, or further disciplinary action may be taken.
LABORATORY CONDUCT: Laboratory safety is a primary concern to everyone. Safety procedures will be thoroughly reviewed with the students by the instructor throughout the year. Any student who knowingly violates guidelines set by the instructor and jeopardizes the health or lives of others will face serious consequences.
ESLR APPLICATION: To develop a mastery of skills including critical thinking, creative processing, reflective decision making and problem solving through proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and computing. To use computers and other appropriate technologies effectively.
*** The Alemany Honor Code will be upheld in this course.
*** NOTE: With all due consideration given to the above stated guidelines, THE FINAL
DETERMINATION OF THE STUDENT'S GRADE RESTS WITH THE PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT OF THE TEACHER and is NOT merely a numerical average.
Acknowledgement
I have received the above course description and have discussed the expectations together with my AHS student and parent/guardian.
Student Name :
Student Signature:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Parent’s Phone:
Parent’s Email:
This signed paper is worth 10 points and needs to be filed as the first page in your notebook.
FALL 2008-SPRING 2009 CHEMISTRY MS. A. QURESHI
TEXTBOOK: Introductory Chemistry Essentials Nivaldo J.Tro (SECOND EDITION) PEARSON Prentice Hall
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This one year course is designed to cover the general principles of chemistry through lectures and laboratory. This course is rigorous enough to adequately prepare you for a National Achievement Exam if you have successfully mastered the material. Therefore, the pace will at times seem challenging and the work load heavy.
Tutoring Hours: Department-arranged tutoring is available Monday-Thursday after school. I will be available for tutoring Monday through Thursdays after school in C6.
COURSE OUTLINE: FIRST SEMESTER
The chemical world, the scientific method, atoms and molecules, measurement and problem solving, temperatures, scientific notation, significant figures, units of measurement and conversions, density, matter and energy, classification of matter, compounds, elements, mixtures, physical and chemical properties and changes of matter, atoms and elements, protons, neutrons, electrons, periodic table, ions, isotopes, molecules and compounds, chemical formulas, nomenclature, chemical composition, mass percent composition, empirical and molecular formula, chemical reactions, solubility and precipitation, oxidation-reduction reactions, chemical equations, quantities in chemical reactions, mole and mass conversions, limiting reactant, theoretical and percent yield.
SECOND SEMESTER:
Electrons in atoms and in the periodic table, the electromagnetic spectrum, quantum mechanics, electron configuration, periodic trends, chemical bonding, Lewis dot structures, resonance, molecular geometry, electronegativity and polarity, gases, Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, combined gas law, pressure, volume, and temperature, Avogadro's law, volume and moles, ideal gas law, gases in chemical reactions, liquids, solids, and intermolecular forces, properties of liquids and solids, viscosity, surface tension, states of matter, melting, freeing, sublimation, intermolecular forces, crystalline solids, water, solutions, homogenous mixtures, gas solutions in water, percent concentration, molarity, dilution, solution stoichiometry, boiling point elevation, freezing point depression.
METHODS OF EVALUATlON: Your grade will be determined by a number of factors including tests, quizzes, lab work, homework, and class participation.
COURSE REQUIREMENT AND GRADING POLICY:
Students must complete the assigned reading prior to the start of the class. They must bring their textbook, notebook, scientific calculator and pen to each class meeting. Homework must be neat, complete and on the desk of each student at the start of the class. They are expected to behave themselves in a professional manner during lectures and laboratory sessions. Paying attention during the class, copying class notes will help them understand the required material. When they submit work or write any kind of exam in this course, the use of unauthorized assistance is not acceptable, and will result in a grade of zero for that assignment or exam.
TESTS: Tests are scheduled periodically. Chapter-tests and one cumulative mid-term exam will be given during the semester. A make-up exam will be given only if the student has an excused absence. A review sheet will be given one week prior to each exam.
Chapter-tests and one mid-term exam………300
Comprehensive final exam……….150
QUIZZES: Approximately twenty quizzes will be given during the semester based on homework, lectures, and laboratory preparations ……………………………………............................................................ 300
If you are absent on the day a quiz is given, you must take it one the day you return to school.
LABORATORY: Each lab will be graded on your preparation, technique, safety, attendance, instructors evaluation and the report……..100
HOMEWORK AND CLASSWORK……….300
COURSE NOTEBOOK: A course notebook containing all class notes, handouts, homework, laboratory work, quizzes and exams will be due one week prior to the final exam……100
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS……….1250
Grading is on total point basis. You can always find out your current grade by using the following formula:
(points earned x 100)/points possible
Where 90-100% =A 80-89% = B 70-79% =C 60-69% = D 0-59% = F
CLASS RULES:
1. Come to each class meeting with your textbook, three-ring notebook, pen and pencil. 2. Chewing of gum, and soda bottles are not allowed in the class.
3. Playing cards, cell phones, CD players/lpods, and video games on your programmable calculator are strictly prohibited in the class. These devices will be confiscated. Additionally, it will lead to one hour detention after school.
4. No personal grooming during the class time.
DISCIPLINARY RULES:
The students will adhere to Alemany parent/student Handbook, and safety in the Chemistry laboratory rules. The Alemany High School Honor Code will be upheld in this course. Failure to do so may result in a student's removal from the course, or further disciplinary action may be taken.
LABORATORY CONDUCT: Laboratory safety is a primary concern to everyone. Safety procedures will be thoroughly reviewed with the students by the instructor throughout the year. Any student who knowingly violates guidelines set by the instructor and jeopardizes the health or lives of others will face serious consequences.
ESLR APPLICATION: To develop a mastery of skills including critical thinking, creative processing, reflective decision making and problem solving through proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and computing. To use computers and other appropriate technologies effectively.
*** The Alemany Honor Code will be upheld in this course.
*** NOTE: With all due consideration given to the above stated guidelines, THE FINAL
DETERMINATION OF THE STUDENT'S GRADE RESTS WITH THE PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT OF THE TEACHER and is NOT merely a numerical average.
Acknowledgement
I have received the above course description and have discussed the expectations together with my AHS student and parent/guardian.
Student Name :
Student Signature:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Parent’s Phone:
Parent’s Email:
This signed paper is worth 10 points and needs to be filed as the first page in your notebook.
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