Chemistry I Syllabus 2003

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Chemistry I Syllabus 2003-2004

Instructor: Mr. Brantley
Room: 28
E-mail: brantley_mj@sd193.k12.id.us

Course Description: Chemistry is the study of matter and its interactions. Chemistry I provides an introduction to this science, and will provide sufficient information for a student to continue chemistry instruction at the college level. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed upon problem solving, and laboratory skills.

Text: Modern Chemistry. Davis et al. Holt, 2002
Materials required everyday: pencil or pen, notebook, scientific calculator
Class prerequisites: Students must have taken Algebra II or currently be enrolled in Algebra II. If you have not met this requirement you must speak to me personally.

Class expectations:
1) You are now in an advanced science course and are expected to act as such. You as the student will have a high level of responsibility for your own work, perhaps more so than you have in the past.
2) Students are expected to have required materials for class every day.
3) Every student in class will have a lab partner. You will work in partners for labs and some assignments. If you miss a class, your lab partner is the one who will give you any missing assignments or notes. You will be responsible for any assignments, labs, or tests that you were aware of before your absence.
4) Any questions regarding make up tests or labs will need to be addressed before school, after school, or during lunch. You will need to sign up on the calendar as directed by Mr. Brantley. Five minutes before the bell rings is not sufficient time to ask questions about school work.
5) Students are expected to be a positive participant in the classroom.
6) Students will adhere to Mountain Home School District’s policy and requirements for absences, tardies, dress code, discipline, late work and all other rules and regulations as explained in the student handbook and on the classroom contract with Mr. Brantley.

Ground rules:
1) My classroom is based on respect. I respect each of you as students and expect you to treat your fellow classmates and myself the same.
2) Whining is not an option.
3) Seating charts are a part of this course. They will be changed every quarter.
4) Students are responsible for their own makeup work. If you miss class make sure that you come and see me during the designated times to receive your assignments.
5) During lecture and discussion all students must be given the chance to hear without being distracted by other students. For this reason talking is not allowed, unless recognized by the teacher.
6) Water is the only food or drink allowed in the classroom. It is to be in a clear bottle with a lid. Any other food or drink will be thrown out, without discussion. Cough drops will be allowed if cleared with Mr. Brantley first.
7) Gum is allowed in the classroom as long as I don’t see or hear it.
8) For your safety and the safety of others all laboratory rules must be followed. Horseplay in the lab will not be tolerated and will result in the student receiving a 0 on the lab.
9) Behavior contracts must be signed by the students before any grades will be recorded.
10) Safety contracts must be signed by both the student and parent or guardian before the student can participate in any labs. Failure to get this contract back to me will result in zeros on labs until the contract is returned and signed.


Policies regarding work.

1) Work is to be handed into your class’ hand - in box at the beginning of the period. Work turned in after this is considered late. Late-work will be accepted up to the beginning of the next class period for half credit. After that the work is considered a zero.
2) Extra credit will only be allowed if the student has no zeros.
3) Make – up work follows the same rules as shown in your agenda. Remember, you have a maximum of one week to make up work regardless of how long you were absent.

Grading:
Grades are determined by the following percentages
30% exams
30% labs
30% assignments / quizzes
10% class participation / behavior
Letter grades are given using the 10 point scale
A 90% - 100%
B 80% - 89%
C 70% - 79%
D 60% - 69%
F 0% - 59%

Topics List / Tentative Outline: Subject to change
Topics	Chapters Covered	Labs

Week 1: Nature of Science	Syllabus	Scientific Method Lab
Pretest
Week 2: Basics of Matter	Ch. 1	Quantitative / Qualitative Analysis Lab
Week 3: Chemistry Math	Ch. 2	Unit Conversion Lab
Week 4: Atoms	Ch. 3	Conservation of mass lab
Test 1
Week 5/6: Electrons	Ch. 4	Flame test lab
Test 2
Week 7/8 Periodic Law	Ch. 5	Reactivity of Halides
Test 3
Week 9 Chemical Bonding	Ch. 6	Salt crystals/ Models
Test 4
End of 1^st Quarter – November 1^st
Topic:	Chapters Covered:	Labs:
Week 1/2: Chem. Compounds	Ch. 7	MgO lab
Test 5
Week 3/4: Chemical RXNs	Ch. 8	Qualitative Analysis
Test 6
Thanksgiving
Week 5: Stoichiometry	Ch. 9	Bicarbonate Dilemna
Week 6/7: M & Solutions	Ch. 13	Chromatography
Test 7		Alchemy Lab
Week 8: Christmas
Week 9 Aqueous Ions	Ch. 14	Solubility Lab 7 Sol’n Lab
Review for Final
Week 10 Finals

End of 1^st Semester – Jan 16^th

Week 1/2: Thermochemistry	Ch. 17	Specific Heat Lab
Week 3/4: Test 8
Redox	Ch. 19	Redox Lab
Week 5-7: Test 9
Acids/Bases	Ch.’s 15,16	Cabbage Juice Lab Titrations
Test 10
Week 8-9: O-Chem and Nuclear	Ch’s 20,22	TBA
Test 11
End of 3^rd Quarter – Mar 19^th
Spring Break!
Week 1-3: Gases	Ch’s 10,11	Gas Laws Lab Molar Volume of H₂
Test 12
Week 4-6: Solids and Liquids	Ch. 12	Heat of Fusion Lab
Test 13
Week 7: Colligative Prop.	Ch. 14-2	Colligative Properties
Week 8: Catch Up
Week 9: Final		Collection of H₂ and O₂ gas
Week 10: Finals → Take Post-Test and enjoy summer!