Chemistry Syllabus

Chemistry Syllabus

Textbook: Online. Aurum Science/Chemistry

Course Description: Chemistry is often referred to as "the central science" for good reason. Ideas from this class will reappear in many other science classes, especially biology.

Chemistry

Program Goals:

To provide a broad foundation in chemistry that stresses scientific reasoning and analytical problem solving with a molecular perspective.
To provide students with the skills required to succeed in graduate school, the chemical industry or professional school.
To expose the students to a breadth of experimental techniques using modern instrumentation.

Learning Objectives:

The student will understand the importance of the Periodic Table of the Elements, how it came to be, and its role in organizing chemical information.
The student will understand the interdisciplinary nature of chemistry and to integrate knowledge of mathematics, physics and other disciplines to a wide variety of chemical problems.
The student will learn the laboratory skills needed to design, safely conduct and interpret chemical research.
The student will acquire a foundation of chemistry of sufficient breadth and depth to enable them to understand and critically interpret the primary chemical literature.
The student will develop the ability to effectively communicate scientific information andresearch resultsin written and oral formats.
The student will learn professionalism, including the ability to work in teams and apply basic ethical principles.

Materials:

A. Notebook or 3 ring binder

B. #2 Pencil, blue or black pen (any other color will not be accepted for credit)

C. Student Handbook

Objectives/Goals:

Teach students practical scientific skills, which they can use to investigate, study and explain the world around them.

Give students a deeper understanding of the how Chemisry impacts their daily lives and CT related lab.

To encourage the spirit of scientific investigation and with it the attitudes of accuracy in thought and work.

Grading:

Each quarter grade will consist of daily, project, as well as test grades. Tests may include chapter exams, lab exams and academy-wide projects. Daily work may include class work, homework, quizzes, labs, activities, and participation.

Laboratories--laboratories are a mandatory part of this class. Laboratory reports are required on some labs.

Major Projects- projects will be assigned throughout the year. Working as a team will be a major component of this course. Each project will include a handout of details, expectations, and grading.

Class Policies:

See Student Handbook

Classroom Expectations:

Students are expected to be in their seat and ready when the bell rings.

Materials (textbook, pencil, paper, and notebook) must be brought to class each day. If you do not bring needed materials to class you will be sent to your locker to get them and will also receive a tardy if you are not in the room when the bell rings.

The laboratory or room must be clean at the end of the period before leaving.

Treat everyone with respect.

Follow the instructions given by teacher or lesson.

All school rules will be followed as stated in the student handbook.

All safety rules as stated in the Flinn Science Safety Agreement must be followed. You must sign and return in order to participate in labs.

Keys for Success

I am here to help you succeed, so feel free to ask me for help. I am available before and after school in my room.

Ask lots of questions. If you are unclear about something from the textbook, lab, or from discussion, ask.

Make sure that you understand how the lecture, homework, and labs interrelate. Labs and homework are designed to reinforce significant ideas from the text. Make sure that you see these connections.

Chemistry Topics

Properties of Matter

Nomenclature of Atoms and Molecules

Chemical Reactions

The Mole

Stoichiometry

Electron Configuration

Periodic Table Trends

Ionic and Covalent Bonds

Heat

Gas Laws