CHEMISTRY
BARTON HIGH SCHOOL
2019-2020
COURSE SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR: PHILIP COLLINS
E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
WEBSITE:
http://sites.google.com/site/khscollinsscience/
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Description:
These courses involve the study of matter, its composition, structure and properties, and investigate the interactions that matter undergoes. Successful completion of this course will more than prepare you for any college level Chemistry course.
Organization:
This is a lecture-laboratory course in which topics are presented by the instructor. It also involves group activities and cooperative learning. The classroom lecture is primarily power point presentations with discussions, questions and answers, and student classroom work. Laboratory investigations will be conducted at appropriate intervals. You will need one three ring binder for classroom notes and lab. Bring it to class each day. I prefer pens, no pencils allowed.
Texts: (subject to change)
A textbook will be issued to a student upon request when available.
**Reading from the text is considered supplemental study. Students can achieve the highest
level of success by attending class, taking notes, participating in lab activities, and diligent study
of their notes for understanding.**
Tests/quizzes:
Tests will be given at appropriate intervals. Every test will be comprehensive. Understanding and building on concepts is essential for understanding. Tests will consist of describe, compare and contrast, and short answer questions. Test values will vary based on length. Quizzes will be numerous and relate to current and previous topics. Final/nine week/ semester exams will be comprehensive
. My students
set homework is to study their notes a minimum of thirty minutes every night!
Laboratory:
Laboratory will occur at appropriate intervals. The concepts that you learn will be applied to the
Responsibility:
If you miss a class period (excused or unexcused), it is your responsibility to get any notes that you missed from a classmate. I have a website which contains my power point presentations. The web address is stated on the front of the syllabus. It is your responsibility to ask for any homework missed. If you miss a quiz and your absence is excused, the score will not be counted against you. There is no make-up of quizzes. If you do not understand a concept, it is your responsibility to approach me for extra help. I am available for tutoring each day before school and during lunch if it is required. If you are failing and not doing everything that you are suppose to be doing; take responsibility and don’t lay the blame anywhere else!
EACH DAY
COME TO CLASS EACH DAY
BRING YOUR SCIENCE NOTEBOOK AND A PEN EACH DAY BRING A CURIOUS AND QUESTIONING ATTITUDE EACH DAY BRING A RESPECTFUL ATTITUDE EACH DAY
LISTEN CAREFULLY, DON’T TALK WHEN I AM SPEAKING
Code of conduct:
1) Academic and behavioral excellence is expected and will be nurtured at all times.
2) Be courteous and respectful.
3) Enter the classroom quietly and take your assigned seat before the tardy bell rings.
Immediately get your science notebook and pen out and be ready to begin class.
4) The bell doesn’t dismiss the class, I do. Place your chair under your table when dismissed.
5) No gum, food, or drink in class. You do not need permission to go quietly to the restroom. Fill
out a pass before you leave the room.
6) Stay focused and on task. You cannot sleep in my classroom.
7) Follow lab instructions, be curious, do your part, clean and put all equipment away.
*STUDENTS ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHICH INCLUDE TABLETS, PADS, PODS, AND PHONES MUST
BE PUT AWAY WHEN ENTERING THE CLASSROOM EACH DAY AND REMOVED WITH PERMISSION
ONLY.
A SCIENCE NOTEBOOK IS REQUIRED FOR MY CLASS. THIS MEANS A SINGLE NOTEBOOK
DEDICATED TO SCIENCE LECTURE AND LABORATORY ONLY. THE NOTEBOOK MUST BE A THREE
RING BINDER THAT ALLOWS PAPERS TO BE PLACED OR REMOVED.
FAILURE TO CONFORM TO MY CLASSROOM CODE OF CONDUCT WILL RESULT IN FORMAL
WRITE-UPS. THIS IS MY CLASSROOM; YOU ARE ONLY A GUEST IN IT.
Course topics:
1) ATOMIC STRUCTURE
2) BALANCING EQUATIONS, STOICHIOMETRY, AQUEOS SOLUTIONS
3) COMPOUNDS
4) ELECTROCHEMISTRY/MATTER/GAS LAWS
5) THERMOCHEMISTRY
LABS:
1) MOLE MASS RELATIONSHIPS
2) COMPOSITION OF HYDRATES
3) MOLES AND COEFFICIENTS
4) GRAM ATOMIC MASS
5) TEMPERATURE OF REACTION/ EXOTHERMIC ENDOTHERMIC
6) TYPES OF REACTIONS
7) NEUTRALIZATION OF INDIGESTION TABLETS
8) ACID/BASE LAB
9) ACID/BASE TITRATION
10) SAPONIFICATION
11) ESTERS
12) CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM
13) Le CHATLIER
14) OXIDATION-REDUCTION
15) ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
16) CALORIMETRY
17) BIOASSAY
BARTON HIGH SCHOOL
2019/2020 SCHOOL YEAR
STUDENT: ________________________________
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SYLLABUS FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES
CHEMISTRY
Please return the signed acknowledgement tomorrow and keep the syllabus for your records. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Phil Collins
“To explain all nature is too difficult a task for any one man or even for any one age” ― Isaac Newton
